When you are climbing freesolo being 100% focused on your target is mandatory as you are mastering fear and there is no interference . You are the present and you are fully living it . it’s an amazing feeling that I have experienced for already 50 years . Some people are telling me that im too old and I should step down but climbing freesolo is not for me a hobby but a life path which I have dedicated most of my life as a professional climber making a living out of sponsors but mostly out of love for what I have been doing and still doing at the age of nearly 62 . #climbing #freesolo #masteringfear #resilience #mindset #climbinginspiration
Climbing freesolo and barefoot in Verdon at 60 years old using my own fashion way but also a little bit playful. Some would say badass and eccentric . Most importantly I assume . #climbing #freesolo #adventure #challenge #climbinginspiration
Although im aging im still Climbing freesolo as it is my way of living , my life path or a lifetime philosophy. Some people may think that is risky but living is dangerous as one way or another you won’t make it alive . I have always considered that for dying you must first be living . Curious to get your approach on that matter . Feel free to DM me. #climbing #freesolo #challenge #adventure #mindset #resilience #climbinginspiration
when you are climbing freesolo one of the main point is about mastering fear . So naturally I came to the conclusion that it could also applies to my training . it is simply common sense wether people may like it or not there is on the contrary a lot of wisdom . #Climbing #freesolo #mindset #challenge #adrenaline #masteringfear #climbinginspiration
Climbing the Gt tower in Makati Philippines has been for me a very intresting experience as im aging and im my way to 62 years old . The fact that the lat two meters are impossible left me no other choices than to down climb the entire building that is rather dangerous as the aluminum slats are barely holding 50kg and they are only stapled on the surface of the building which made the ascent challenging as never really sure if I was not going to descent the entire building holding one of those slats . At least I did care a lot not solicitating it too much and everything went fine exept when I bumped my head and lost partly my balance with a hard time to hold the structure. #Climbing #freesolo #challenge #resilience #adventure #masteringfear #climbinginspiration
climbing freesolo the 190m Totalenergies building as when I was approaching to the top the cops started chit-chating with me but not in an aggressive way as they are knowing me for 30 years and only in la defense I have been arrested more than 60 times . #climbing #adventure #freesolo #challenge #mindset #climbinginspiration
Framatome is without a doubt the craziest and the hardest building I have ever climbed freesolo in my life knowing that there is absolutely no possible rest . it is a 180m vertical Crack running the entire surface of the building from bottom to top but most viciously on different occasions the Crack is narrowing on the inside making it nearly impossible to jam the tip of your feet as too narrow . However I did it successfully in August 1998 . if I was having to talk about a grade of difficulty as we are using on Rock I would be saying 5.13b or 8a but on my specific scale of difficulties for building from 1 to 10 it would be a 10 . It is a kind of building that if you are making it alive it will be only a once in a life time story . #climbing #freesolo #pushingthelimit #challenge #mindset #resilience #climbinginspiration
At the top of the 828m Burj khalifa in Dubai that is remaining the tallest building in the world and I have climbed back at the age of 61 in November 2023 with my friend @alexis.landot . A building that I had already climbed in 2011 . An amazing experience to stand up up there after 9 long hours climb . Quite a day in a life time. #climbing #burjkhalifadubai #challenge #adventure
In Philippines Makati climbing freesolo the Gt tower in the middle of the buisness district. An ascent that I had to do up & down due to the impossibility to climb the last two meters . At least an intresting effort at the age of 61 as combining both made me climb 438m dancing on some egg shells . #climbing #freesolo #challenge #adventure #adrenaline #resilience #mindset #climbinginspiration
Stuck at the nearly top of the Gt tower in Makati I have had no other options than down climbing the entire building before surrendering to the cops whom kept me for 40hours in custody in a very dirty cell with hundreds of cockroaches crawling on the floor and on the wall . Quite an experience . I felt all the more concerned by the dirtyness as I was injured on nearly all of my fingers and palms but also my feet . However being still capable to do such an ascent at the age of nearly 62 is rather a great accomplishment for as far as im concerned. #climbing #freesolo #challenge #adventure #resilience #climbinginspiration #mindset
Alain Robert, famously known as the French Spider-Man, has carved a unique path in the world of free solo climbing. Born in France, Alain’s journey from a timid boy to an international climbing icon is a tale of overcoming fears and redefining human limits. Known for scaling some of the world’s tallest buildings without ropes, Alain’s legacy is not just in his urban conquests but also in his profound contributions to rock climbing. Alain’s climbing career began not out of a love for heights, but from a desire to conquer his fears and build self-confidence. He was initially afraid of heights and lacked self-assurance. However, a childhood dream of becoming courageous and an inspiring movie about mountaineers rescuing plane crash survivors ignited his passion for climbing. This passion was fueled by a determination to prove his capabilities to himself and others. Alain’s climbing achievements are remarkable. His greatest achievement is being the first person to free solo a 5.13D. Alain is also celebrated for his ability to scale buildings like they are repetitive rock faces, each move calculated and precise. Alain emphasizes that while buildings may seem easier to climb than natural rock formations due to their repetitive structure, the challenge lies in the fact that he climbs without any safety equipment. One mistake could be fatal. Beyond his urban climbing feats, Alain’s true legacy lies in his rock climbing achievements. He has free soloed some of the most challenging rock faces, pushing the limits of what is possible without ropes. His climbs are not just physical accomplishments but also acts of courage and mental fortitude. As Alain approaches 62, he continues to inspire with his climbs and his philosophy on life. He is planning more climbs and is set to release a new autobiography that will delve deeper into his life and achievements. Alain’s journey from a fearful child to the French Spider-Man is a powerful reminder of the heights we can reach when we dare to pursue our dreams with passion and courage. @alainrobertofficial . . . . #climbing #freesoloist #freesolo #bouldering #alainrobert #thegardengg #createyourgarden
Climbing the Luxor obelisk in Paris isn’t only a one way ticket as once at the top of the 31meters the only option is to down climb the entire obelisk including the 7m pedestal . It remains at today a very unique experience as the ascent itself is intresting and very difficult 3 meters below the top as the hieroglyphs are a lot smaller . Not need to tell you that the sight from up there is absolutely amazing. #climbing #freesolo #challenge #adventure #luxorobelisk #paris #escalada #climbinginspiration
at 60 years old im still climbing freesolo . it is surprising a lot of people that im still climbing and all the more freesolo . What most of the people haven’t understood is that for me climbing was never a passion but a life path and a way of living with behind it his own philosophy. #climbing #freesolo #challenge #adventure #mindset #lifepath #climbinginspiration
🐙 El kraken entre los Krakens @alainrobertofficial En 1996 Alain Robert ascendió los 227m del mítico Golden Gate ✍️ “En 1996 subí al Puente Golden Gate en San Francisco. Una ascensión que resultó ser mucho más agotadora de lo que había esperado debido a la interminable longitud de los cables, pero también por un viento muy fuerte que hacía que los cables se balancearan, y de hecho, en algún momento fue bastante aterrador. Además, los policías que me arrestaron me esposaron con las manos en la espalda, pero para llegar al ascensor dentro del pilar tuve que descender una escalera de 10 metros de cara a la altura, ya que era la única manera de agarrar las barras de la escalera, lo cual fue bastante peligroso e incómodo.” (Dm for credit or removal / All rights are reserved & belong to their respective owners) Apúntate a la Newsletter Semanal de escalada y alpinismo y Mantente al día de Todo lo que está pasando. Las Noticias Más Relevantes De La Semana Directas a tu buzón y resumidas, para ponerte al día en 5 minutos..videos, recomendaciones y más sorpresitas…: 👇 👇 https://climbingkraken.com
A demonstration of power , physical strength and physical stamina although sometimes some people are getting perplex with the beginning of the video and what about you ? do not hesitate to question me on DM. #climbing #strength #challenge #adventure #climbinginspiration
Climbing freesolo an easy building in Frankfurt nearly as easy as a ladder but in very provocative or badass way as wearing some snakes outfits and cowboy boots . It is a lot more than exentricity as behind it there is a true message of tiredness and not following the herds . #climbing #freesolo #mindset #badass #challenge #climbinginspiration
Climbing freesolo the 190m Totalenergies building in la defense in Nov 2023 on a cold and very windy day as been a real struggle towards the top to the point that I have lost my balance twice as I was negotiating the last 20 meters but also badly affected by the loss of one of the tape that was protecting my fingers . #climbing #freesolo #challenge #adventure #reslience #masteringfear #climbinginspiration
climbing doesn’t have to be necessarily difficult . it is something that became so spontaneous over the last 50 years I have been climbing freesolo . Here @alilavillasuluwatu it is rather enjoyable with such an enjoyable snd relaxing environment. #climbing #adventure #challenge #bali #uluwatu
Climbing freesolo is clearly potentially dangerous and there is ways of dealing with our stress’s which one of them is the way we are breathing and remaining calm and positive under difficult situations as it is allowing us to give the best from our body . #climbing #mindset #resilience #challenge #climbinginspiration
when you are climbing freesolo a 200m building and all of the sudden your foot slips it’s a strange feeling as at the same time all of your upper muscles are tightening for avoiding the worst and you need to quickly bounce back to continue your ascent as safely as it is possible. I have experienced it on numerous occasions over the last five decades climbing freesolo but at the end of the day you can never be use to it . #climbing #freesolo #challenge #mindset #masteringfear #climbinginspiration
In March of this year and at 61 years old I did manage to climb up and down the Gt tower in Makati Philippines. Stuck at 2m from the top as the last section was impossible I had to down climb the entire building before I could surrender to the cops for a 40h custody in some really bad condition. #climbing #challenge #freesolo #adventure #adrenaline #reslience #mindset #climbinginspiration
Climbing Montparnasse tower for my 5th times when all of the sudden I slipped. But since I didn’t fall I had to quickly bounce back like if nothing never happened. #climbing #freesolo #mindset #challenge #masteringfear #climbinginspiration
There is a certain frustration from being known by the mainstream medias only for the buildings that I have climbed over the last 30 years all throughout the world . But the best part of my legacy that is less known because it was before the internet is actually on rocks when at the beginning of the nineties i was freesoloing the 1st 5.13d in the climbing history and not only one but a big number of very difficult routes and most interestingly being very close at that time to what was humanly possible with a rope. However a lot of damage has been repaired by @alexhonnold on that matter whom im knowing as we met on few occasions and who gave some amazing interviews . #climbing #freesolo #Rockclimbing #legacy #pushingthelimit #climbinginspiration
