Tag: risk and safety


  • US climber scales Taipei 101 without harness: a bold ascent sparks debate

    US climber scales Taipei 101 without harness: a bold ascent sparks debate

    Headline stunt draws global attention In a daring ascent that captured global headlines, American rock climber Alex Honnold reportedly ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or protective equipment. The 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower is one of the world’s tallest and most recognizable landmarks, and the stunt immediately became a flashpoint for discussions about risk, legality,…