Alex Honnold’s ‘Skyscraper Dwell’ ropeless ascent of Taipei 101 delayed attributable to climate

Organizers delayed skilled rock climber Alex Honnold‘s ropeless ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper for twenty-four hours attributable to climate, they mentioned.

Honnold’s free solo climb of the long-lasting constructing in Taiwan’s capital metropolis was purported to be broadcast reside on Netflix on Saturday native time, or Friday night for viewers within the US.

But it was nonetheless raining in Taipei lower than an hour earlier than the occasion’s scheduled begin.

Organizers have delayed Honnold’s climb till Sunday morning in Taiwan, the place the climate forecast exhibits sunnier skies.

Netflix mentioned of their announcement that security was their high precedence.

A crowd of about 100 individuals had gathered to observe the climb.

Queenie Chang, a Taiwanese fan of Honnold, mentioned she understood the choice to postpone.

“His safety comes first, and I’ll still come back tomorrow,” she mentioned.

Organizers beforehand mentioned they have been conscious of an opportunity of sunshine rain on the morning of the climb and have been ready to delay the occasion for Honnold’s security if climate circumstances have been unhealthy.

The occasion will air reside on Saturday night within the US at 5 p.m. Pacific or 8 p.m. Eastern.