Alex Honnold In The Swiss Alpsrunning Wild With... Apr 2026

The journey begins with a high-stakes entry as Bear Grylls forces Honnold to skydive into the jagged mountains—a move intended to unsettle a man who usually only climbs up heights, never falls from them.

: To reach the bottom of a massive ravine, the two perform a high-risk counter-balance rappel from a steel bridge, descending simultaneously on a single rope. A Clash of Styles Alex Honnold in the Swiss AlpsRunning Wild with...

: In a classic Running Wild moment, Bear convinces a hesitant Honnold to eat fire ants for protein. Honnold, ever the pragmatist, describes them as lacking much flavor but "satisfying". The journey begins with a high-stakes entry as

: The tables turn when the pair reaches a sheer rock face. Honnold takes the lead, guiding Bear on a hair-raising climb that pushes the survivalist to his physical and mental limits. Honnold, ever the pragmatist, describes them as lacking

: The duo embarks on a six-mile journey through the Swiss Alps , where Bear teaches Honnold survival skills like filtering "horror-green" stagnant water and scavenging a rotting bird for dinner.

In the episode " Alex Honnold in the Swiss Alps " (Season 5, Episode 8), the world’s most famous free soloist finds himself in a rare position: out of his comfort zone. The Swiss Alps Adventure