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Tommy Caldwell

Tommy Caldwell grew up in Colorado. He has made dozens of notable ascents, and many consider him the best all-around rock climber in the world. In 2014 he was chosen as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year, and in 2015 the American Alpine Club awarded him Lifetime Honorary Membership, its highest honor. Caldwell, a frequent contributor to Alpinist, Climbing, and Rock and Ice magazines, lives in the town where he first learned to climb, Estes Park, Colorado, with his wife and their son and daughter.
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What To Read After Watching Alex Honnold Free Solo Taipei 101

Last Saturday, January 24th, 2026, rock climber Alex Honnold made history by climbing the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes. The world watched as Honnold effortlessly climbed all 101 floors and more. His speedy completion of this feat took over social media, leaving viewers astonished and wanting more. Well, we’ve got you. Find some of

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