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Elite Rock Climber, First Climber to Free Solo El Capitan

Alex Honnold Speaking Fee: $100,000 to $125,000

Elite Rock Climber, First Climber to Free Solo El Capitan

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Speaking Fee:
$100,000 to $125,000

Travels From:
LAS - Las Vegas, NV

Primary Topic Category:
Adventure & Exploration

 

Alex Honnold Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Alex Honnold is one of the world’s most famous athletes & celebrated climbers, known for his ropeless ascent of El Capitan, outlined in the Oscar-winning film, Free Solo. His other iconic free solos include Half Dome and Yosemite’s “Triple Crown.” In 2024, he led a first ascent in Greenland, and will star in an upcoming film for The Sphere. In 2012, Alex founded the Honnold Foundation to expand solar access in underserved communities. He is also the author of a New York Times bestseller, Alone on the Wall. As a speaker, he shares insights on risk, resilience, leadership, and achieving audacious goals under immense pressure.

Alex Honnold is one of the most accomplished and widely recognized rock climbers in the world, celebrated for his bold free solo ascents of America's most iconic cliffs—performed without ropes or safety equipment. His unparalleled ability to manage fear, maintain focus under extreme pressure, and pursue audacious goals with methodical discipline has redefined the limits of human achievement. Alex’s historic free solo climb of El Capitan’s 3,000-foot Freerider route in Yosemite National Park—captured in the Academy Award-winning documentary Free Solo—is regarded as one of the greatest athletic feats of all time. His other groundbreaking accomplishments include the free solo ascents of Zion’s Moonlight Buttress, Yosemite’s Half Dome, and the Yosemite “Triple Crown”—scaling Mt. Watkins, Half Dome, and El Capitan alone and within 24 hours. In 2024, Alex led a pioneering expedition to Greenland, completing the first ascent of Ingmikortilaq, a 3,750-foot remote sea cliff. This climb, documented in the National Geographic series Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold, reflects his ongoing commitment to exploration and environmental advocacy, as well as his focus on raising awareness around the impacts of climate change. Beyond his climbing career, Alex is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the Honnold Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting solar energy initiatives to create a more equitable and sustainable world. He also hosts two popular podcasts, Climbing Gold and Rolex’s Planet Visionaires. As a speaker, Alex draws on his extraordinary experiences to deliver compelling lessons on risk management, decision-making under pressure, disciplined preparation, and resilience. His presentations offer audiences a rare insight into performing at the highest levels in the face of uncertainty—and inspire individuals and organizations to pursue their own “impossible” goals with vision, courage, and precision. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Sanni, and two daughters.
“Alex was awesome at our event! His humbleness and authenticity won over the group along with, of course, his sheer perseverance and amazing skill to do what he does. He was a pleasure to work with, and went above and beyond to make the day a success for us.” — Zoom
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