How to Watch the ‘Skyscraper Live’ Free Solo Climb by Alex Honnold

Alex Honnold’s perilous ascension of one of the world’s highest buildings will have to wait a day.

The long-time professional rock climber, who was featured in the Oscar and Emmy-winning documentary Free Solo, will fulfil a lifetime passion by attempting the largest urban free solo climb on January 24.

Find all the details you need to see this hazardous task below:

When does ‘Skyscraper Live’ with Alex Honnold begin?

The event and broadcast were originally scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. PT on Friday, January 23, or 8 p.m. ET, but poor weather forced the streamer to postpone the event by one day. The same times apply for tomorrow, Saturday, January 24.

Where to watch ‘Skyscraper Live’?

The live event will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.

What building is Alex Honnold scaling?

Taipei 101 is a large skyscraper in Taiwan’s capital city, whose name refers to its 101-story height. That’s 1,667 feet (508 meters) tall. The building was the tallest in the world when it was completed and officially opened in 2004. The mixed-use office and retail center’s construction began in 1999, and it was completed in 2003.

Who is Alex Honnold?

Honnold, a professional solo climber for 30 years, was featured in the Emmy and Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo (2018). He climbs without any ropes or safety equipment. He is also recognised for having a quiet amygdala, which is the brain’s fear centre that perceives and responds to threats.

Who else is behind ‘Skyscraper Live’?

Netflix has organised a team of analysts and experts who are familiar with climbing, buildings and other topics to report on the vent. Elle Duncan, a veteran sports anchor who previously worked for ESPN, will host the event, with commentary from professional climber Emily Harrington, former NASA engineer Mark Rober, WWE’s Seth Rollins, and Pete Woods, a climbing commentator with over 30 years experience in the sport.