Alex Honnold, renowned for his “Free Solo” climb, embarks on an ambitious quest to tackle unclimbed walls in one of Greenland’s most remote regions, a country heavily impacted by the climate crisis. Honnold has long dreamed of exploring Greenland and conquering its untouched peaks. Joining him are elite climbers Hazel Findlay and Mikey Schaefer as they attempt to summit Ingmikortilaq, an uncharted Arctic seacliff that towers nearly 1,000 feet higher than El Capitan from “Free Solo.” For Honnold, who has been a dedicated climate activist for years, this expedition is about more than just climbing; it’s a chance to observe the effects of climate change on a crucial wilderness area. The team, including glaciologist Dr. Heïdi Sevestre from the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program, Greenlandic guide Adam Kjeldsen, and famed adventurer Aldo Kane, uses specialized radar to gather real-time data on the depth and density of a seldom-studied section of Greenland’s ice cap. “ARCTIC ASCENT WITH ALEX HONNOLD” is a three-part scientific expedition showcasing one of the world’s premier climbers pursuing his lifelong ambition.
