Alex Honnold and Netflix delay live Taipei 101 skyscraper climb for 24 hours due to weather

Here's what the streaming giant is doing to keep the "Free Solo" star safe — and what will happen if something goes wrong.

Netflix tests live ambitions with high-risk skyscraper climb

Netflix Inc. is pushing deeper into live programming with what may be its riskiest bet yet: a real-time climb of a 101-story skyscraper in Taipei — without ropes nor a safety net.

Netflix Postpones Alex Honnold's ‘Skyscraper Live' Climb Amid Dangerously Rainy Conditions in Taipei

The 'Free Solo' star was scheduled to attempt a climb of the 1,667-foot skyscraper without ropes in a live Netflix broadcast, drawing global awe and anxiety.

Netflix postpones attempt by Sacramento-area native to climb skyscraper live

An attempt by Alex Honnold to free solo climb a Taiwanese skyscraper live on Netflix has been rescheduled for Saturday.

Alex Honnold will attempt to free solo climb Taipai 101 live tonight on Netflix: What you need to know

The star of Free Solo will attempt ‘the biggest urban free solo ever’ as he scales the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan

He’s Climbing a Skyscraper Without a Rope on Live TV. Why?

“Free Solo” star Alex Honnold expects to ascend the Taipei 101 tower in less than 2½ hours.

An American is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It's drawing excitement — and concern.

You look for things that are singular,” said professional rock climber Alex Honnold, known for his legendary “free solo” ascent up Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan.
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