Free solo, or climbing without a rope, is one of the gray practices of the climbing world. This is something where you really can't go wrong. Any mistake, slip or snag means an express ticket back to the ground, which usually the climber will not walk again. Nevertheless, there is a climbing community that often and happily climbs without a rope. You probably all already know members of this community, like Alex Honold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soloing is, as the name suggests, climbing on your own. By that we mean without a partner, a seat, a rope and usually without a helmet (because let's face it, it doesn't help much). A common mistake is that people get confused bouldering<\/a> and soloing. But there is a big difference. Bouldering is climbing that can be practiced on small rocks. It is technical and can be climbed without belaying. The only "safety" device here is a boulder mat to cushion the fall. The free solo style, on the other hand, is 100% without belay. It is performed on routes where you normally climb a rope. The risk is therefore complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n