What It Takes to Be Alex Honnolds Climbing Partner
b"Alex Honnold is the planet's most famous rock climber, known for scaling massive walls without ropes. He\\u2019s at the absolute peak of his abilities. So it would seem rather surprising that his go-to climbing partner is Cedar Wright, ten years his senior and often not in the best physical shape. Honnold calls him \\u201cthe world\\u2019s weakest professional climber,\\u201d and he\\u2019s only half joking. Yet despite their differences, the two friends share a unique bond that has them calling on each other for support on particularly daring projects. To understand why, we mic\\u2019d them up for a 5,000-foot free-solo climb in Nevada\\u2019s Red Rock Canyon.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThis episode is brought to you by Bosch eBike Systems, maker of outstanding motors, displays, and rechargeable batteries that work seamlessly with the most reputable electric-bike brands in the world. Learn more at bosch-ebike.com."