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  • Опубліковано 25 кві 2024
  • "Free Solo" climbing god Alex Honnold takes Dave on a climbing adventure.
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  • @MaxStax1
    @MaxStax1 19 днів тому +243

    "i'll be right out Mom" 😆 Dave's still got it.

    • @pgmurray76
      @pgmurray76 19 днів тому +11

      That was out of left field, so quick! Hilarious as usual

    • @japanesemaplepruning
      @japanesemaplepruning 17 днів тому +2

      That is too funny

    • @atfritz
      @atfritz 11 днів тому +1

      Pure artistry.

  • @greghatton1787
    @greghatton1787 19 днів тому +47

    Alex is just the chillest dude on the planet.

    • @jovetj
      @jovetj 17 днів тому +1

      Nah he's hot

  • @chadfisher611
    @chadfisher611 19 днів тому +186

    1. Dave has always been great with these man-on-the-street type bits
    2. Genuinely impressive for a man in his 70s to be this physically fit

    • @rafaelrondon1813
      @rafaelrondon1813 18 днів тому +5

      Those entry level routes are basically like climbing a ladder.

    • @JeanneNorthcutt
      @JeanneNorthcutt 18 днів тому +1

      LOL, at least 3 people I regularly climb with are easily fitter and are in their seventies.

    • @williampolfus6975
      @williampolfus6975 18 днів тому +5

      Don't forget Dave's been through heart bypass surgery.

    • @JeanneNorthcutt
      @JeanneNorthcutt 18 днів тому +1

      @@williampolfus6975 I mean, ok, but one of the guys I climb with is on the list for a heart transplant. And no, I am not kidding.

    • @SuperHbkn
      @SuperHbkn 17 днів тому

      @@JeanneNorthcutt That was funny to you?

  • @Zenthex
    @Zenthex 18 днів тому +20

    the thing about the vague advice is the most relatable thing i've ever heard as a rock climber.

  • @MusingMuso
    @MusingMuso 19 днів тому +45

    Love how they added the crux music to Dave climbing
    🤣 surprisingly fun dynamic between the two. Was actually a little worried in the first minute or so haha

  • @SirPratine
    @SirPratine 19 днів тому +56

    Where is the rest of the video?? I need more of this!

  • @philpalmer4877
    @philpalmer4877 19 днів тому +19

    Two of my favorite people from different lives together on screen....priceless. 😂

  • @jaycepero8069
    @jaycepero8069 18 днів тому +18

    People have no idea how insane AH is. After watching Free Solo I watched a ton of climbing/alpinist docs and they all pretty much end with the protagonist dying. That sport is brutal. What he did is nothing short of astonishing. Also, if you get the chance watch Tommy Caldwell's doc, it will blow your mind.

    • @OriginalGabriel
      @OriginalGabriel 15 днів тому +1

      He's also incredibly humble, and one of the nicest people I've ever met; and his mom is pretty damn awesome as well.

    • @sebastianwhalin743
      @sebastianwhalin743 15 днів тому

      Those dudes in the 80s-90s were insane. Alex shook my hand once, nearly crushed it

    • @TheHitchboy
      @TheHitchboy 14 днів тому

      Then you'll notice the music they used while David is climbing is from the end of Free Solo when Alex is topping out El Cap.

    • @linkinlinkinlinkin654
      @linkinlinkinlinkin654 14 днів тому

      He is absolutely an anomaly tbh. When it comes to free soloing 'professionally' no one comes close, I dont think most of the routes he did a decade ago have still been solo repeated yet. Usually gym climbers and free solo climbers are completely different groups with very different ethos, so even if gym climbers are technically way stronger, we dont see them soloing, but somehow this guy did 10 years of gym climbing and started soloing big walls because he didnt want to ask someone to belay him lmao. Still cant get over the fact that he solo'd 2000 feet and then did a v7 on el capitan

  • @geegleed1636
    @geegleed1636 19 днів тому +16

    Great getting Alex on the show I love that guy. The Free Solo climb is the single most impressive feat any man has ever achieved it was unbelievable....

  • @cjcurtis8944
    @cjcurtis8944 19 днів тому +10

    Two loves in one! Dave’s humor and Alex Honnold/Climbing!

  • @Rnyargd
    @Rnyargd 19 днів тому +6

    This is gold. All that’s missing is the audible laughter from the audience.

  • @JammastaJ23
    @JammastaJ23 19 днів тому +14

    dude's 77... this is cool that he's doing it also what an odd but great mix of pop culture legends

  • @toboroborango9464
    @toboroborango9464 19 днів тому +17

    We need more of this!!!

  • @sherryillk
    @sherryillk 19 днів тому +8

    Oh man, my 70 year old Dad tried rock climbing on a cruise and pretty much fell off immediately. This is so impressive.

  • @FrankBenlin
    @FrankBenlin 19 днів тому +20

    Hey, Alex, you take care of our Dave. Thank you.

  • @jbca
    @jbca 19 днів тому +8

    The crossover I never expected

  • @rocketreindeer
    @rocketreindeer 19 днів тому +3

    That was awesome. And Dave was so helpful and insightful for Alex.. Ha ha! Excellent job, Dave!

  • @RGB06084
    @RGB06084 19 днів тому +13

    Way to go Dave!

  • @snookmeister55
    @snookmeister55 17 днів тому +1

    Genius soundtrack for Dave's climb. I was on the edge of my seat. Go Dave, Go Alex.

  • @elizabeth7563
    @elizabeth7563 19 днів тому +18

    Wake the kids and phone neighbors, Dave went 50 ft up on a NYC climbing wall

  • @robatsea2009
    @robatsea2009 19 днів тому +38

    "How many of you thought 'Oh, this old f**k will never do it'?" 😂

  • @IOSARBX
    @IOSARBX 19 днів тому +10

    Letterman, Yay! I liked this video so much, it made me smile!

  • @kristinemunholland8980
    @kristinemunholland8980 19 днів тому +7

    You're so brave, Dave!!! I would NEVER do this, and I'm at least 2 decades younger. So damn spry.....very impressive!

  • @beardown6574
    @beardown6574 19 днів тому +15

    Send it Dave!!! Lol

  • @kelvinlee7506
    @kelvinlee7506 19 днів тому +38

    77 years young

  • @Prairiedogs11
    @Prairiedogs11 День тому

    That music while Dave was climbing, LOL. Loved it. Loved this whole segment

  • @adamkane4217
    @adamkane4217 18 днів тому +2

    The collaboration I didn't know I needed

  • @pxr3423
    @pxr3423 18 днів тому +3

    Omg. The crossover I never knew I needed

  • @carolineindacityphx
    @carolineindacityphx 19 днів тому +3

    Maybe I should try and get a cab. 😂 I miss you everyday on TV, sir. You are the gold standard. ❤️

  • @drewtabke3294
    @drewtabke3294 19 днів тому +5

    Nice send, Mr. Letterman!

  • @playfulyogi5639
    @playfulyogi5639 19 днів тому +32

    dave's banter with the climbing guy was funny as ever 🤣🤣

    • @johnschlaefflin2100
      @johnschlaefflin2100 19 днів тому +24

      the climbing guy… too good!

    • @TB-rh7nc
      @TB-rh7nc 19 днів тому +4

      Him and Alex Honnold were having some great bits. Hilarious

    • @joker1b
      @joker1b 18 днів тому +5

      the "climbing guy" is the Michael Jordan of climbing

  • @mikej243
    @mikej243 19 днів тому +9

    Thanks David, I now see chalk bags as M&M bags

  • @ellieinspace
    @ellieinspace 19 днів тому +2

    The collab we didn’t know we needed

  • @gregsolomon
    @gregsolomon 17 днів тому +1

    Alex Honnold Is On A Different Level Than Any Climber...Not Just His Physical Ability...But His Mental Game Is So Damn Strong.

  • @mattsharkey9122
    @mattsharkey9122 11 днів тому

    Love the perfectly placed score from Free Solo. Bravo.

  • @MarkWladika
    @MarkWladika 19 днів тому +5

    Dave sending it!

  • @fiestafoo5006
    @fiestafoo5006 17 днів тому

    Alex is such a beast. Just next level everything.

  • @JackSilbert
    @JackSilbert 19 днів тому +2

    I love it! Hahaha I finally watched Free Solo so this was perfectly timed for me.

  • @marcdunegan5749
    @marcdunegan5749 16 днів тому

    I think it is hard for everyone to continue to seek out challenges as we age. Good for Dave and good for Alex for being patient and encouraging.

  • @cortneyperfume_madness480
    @cortneyperfume_madness480 19 днів тому +7

    Get it Dave!!!!❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

  • @durango-CODEBUILDER
    @durango-CODEBUILDER 18 днів тому +1

    The m&m bag was a good gag

  • @Dreama40
    @Dreama40 19 днів тому +10

    Dave giving Alex freaken Honnold climbing tips = Priceless😂

  • @michaelmaloney3637
    @michaelmaloney3637 19 днів тому +6

    M&M's make friends!

  • @Grahame1975
    @Grahame1975 19 днів тому +7

    Google Alex, he’s an amazing climber.

  • @henry.sanchez
    @henry.sanchez 18 днів тому +2

    Go Dave! “Send it!”

  • @treborretsnom6186
    @treborretsnom6186 18 днів тому +1

    His fingers are from a different word, super cool 👍

  • @rname879
    @rname879 19 днів тому +2

    I love these videos hahaha

  • @behappymore5850
    @behappymore5850 16 днів тому

    Wow what an honor you got to meet Alex😊

  • @tommyboy1845
    @tommyboy1845 18 днів тому +2

    Honnold is a badass.

  • @X-OR_
    @X-OR_ 19 днів тому +15

    Pretty fly for a old white guy....... Good Job Dave !!!!

  • @zyPhexr
    @zyPhexr 16 днів тому

    “maybe I should get a cab” 😂😂😂

  • @veyger1970
    @veyger1970 19 днів тому +2

    Give that man a cigar, wait.......... never mind.

  • @ml.2770
    @ml.2770 18 днів тому +2

    Dave sends his first big wall.

  • @danielkeenan6426
    @danielkeenan6426 17 днів тому

    First he climbed with Lynn Hill, now Alex. This dude is wild, hahaha.

  • @lucyroberts9287
    @lucyroberts9287 12 днів тому

    I love the guy working Alex's ropes when he first climbs. Barely holding back a laugh as Dave gives "advice" to the worlds best climber lol

  • @3dv4tt
    @3dv4tt 19 днів тому +3

    Was that the same stunt double that he used for Cabin Boy?

  • @annabananazz
    @annabananazz 17 днів тому

    M&Ms in the chalk bag is genius 😂 I'm stealing that, sugar bonus before a crux

  • @2001sack
    @2001sack 18 днів тому +2

    love the Free Solo soundtrack-nice touch

  • @csn583
    @csn583 16 днів тому

    Love Alex trying to lie about how hard it is. "No... it's pretty easy." 😅 Good on Dave to climb it properly and not excessively ham it up like some in his profession would. I'll have to check out the full interview.

  • @a-j.2002
    @a-j.2002 16 днів тому

    His 'do it again' moment has to be a throwback wink to this one: Lynn Hill on Letterman - 1989

  • @Norvo82
    @Norvo82 17 днів тому +1

    Conan O'Brien gets an HBO MAX deal and flies to Thailand to climb a wall. Dave does it on UA-cam under three minutes.

  • @ser9656
    @ser9656 19 днів тому +6

    My first thought: Dave is NOT going to climb that wall.

  • @bgmnzz
    @bgmnzz 18 днів тому

    I didn't think Dave had any shot of doing this. Damn!!!!!

  • @fluxcapacitor1621
    @fluxcapacitor1621 19 днів тому +4

    Send it!

  • @mhmrules
    @mhmrules 19 днів тому +3

    I believed in you, Dave! 😀

  • @22RedEyeJedi22
    @22RedEyeJedi22 18 днів тому

    That was actually very nice!

  • @ruralchaostv
    @ruralchaostv 14 днів тому

    Need Dave back on TV!

  • @r.suryan
    @r.suryan 15 днів тому

    Long before meeting Alex Honnold, Dave free-soloed Mount Rushmore of top 4 TV Host of all timed.

  • @craig.tanner
    @craig.tanner 17 днів тому

    Props to Dave. Even though that's probably like a 5.6 route, still impressive! Two legends having a chat.

    • @dsspiegel
      @dsspiegel 17 днів тому

      You think so? I would've guessed less than 5.6... Most people can't climb 5.6 on their first day, let alone 77-year-olds.

    • @craig.tanner
      @craig.tanner 17 днів тому

      @@dsspiegel hard to tell as we only see a few holds on the route. Mostly solid jugs for hands, foot holds seem smaller than most beginner climbs, and it looks like there is some minor movement required and not just a straight ladder climb. It could definitely be an easier grade. Point of it is I'm still super impressed with Dave for making it to the top on his first climb at his age. He's awesome!

  • @dmdunn
    @dmdunn 17 днів тому

    Never in my lifetime did I think I'd see Dave flash a top-roped climbing route. 😊

  • @user-bl6lh8wh2x
    @user-bl6lh8wh2x 14 годин тому

    ❤😮😮 Great job David 👏👏👍💯😁😄!!!

  • @travislayes6024
    @travislayes6024 19 днів тому +1

    Hahahahaha!! This is amazing!! Soooooo goood!!

  • @BrianHAviation
    @BrianHAviation 8 днів тому

    I wish Dave would do a Netflix comedy special. Jay Leno does standup. I would love to see Dave. He's always been my favorite comedian since I saw his HBO special in the early 80s where he did a tour of Hollywood.

  • @mastheadmike
    @mastheadmike 18 днів тому

    So crazy to see how long he’s been doing this! Climbers have long fascinated Dave. This is reminiscent - but way more PC - of his interview with Lynn hill fro the 80s!

  • @outerlimit1999
    @outerlimit1999 18 днів тому +1

    "Send it!"

  • @chopsjazz1
    @chopsjazz1 18 днів тому

    Dave's first attempt at climbing was on his show with Lynn Hill in about 1989 or so.

  • @tonileenemanick727
    @tonileenemanick727 16 днів тому

    Also on UA-cam: Lynn Hill and Dave climb on his show (1989)

  • @fertilious021
    @fertilious021 17 днів тому

    This made me smile.......

  • @DAJ2000
    @DAJ2000 17 днів тому

    M and M's! I love it!

  • @user-ir4pp6qe6n
    @user-ir4pp6qe6n 19 днів тому +2

    Keep on climbing😂

  • @Onlythatfunkyshit
    @Onlythatfunkyshit 19 днів тому +5

    More of this please! Miss David!

  • @kinsmed
    @kinsmed 19 днів тому +2

    Finally. A reason to watch UA-cam.
    For a second... it was like watching the Late Show again.
    All it needs is the foul-mouthed ex-employee.

  • @wipeout2098
    @wipeout2098 19 днів тому +1

    I think they started playing the Free Solo music for Alex getting to the top as Dave was getting to the top. xD

  • @Lukemasonmedia
    @Lukemasonmedia 12 днів тому

    That’s awesome that a man his age is able to climb at all, let alone pretty decently

  • @raybalali2057
    @raybalali2057 19 днів тому +3

    seems like Dave and Pewdiepie are on the same journey

  • @joaofernandes4769
    @joaofernandes4769 18 днів тому

    " Hey Dave, that snow is getting brighter up there, Dave you're 90, stop bothering people! "

  • @muttiplay
    @muttiplay 19 днів тому

    First Lynn Hill in the 90's, now Honnold. Smart guy

  • @mirtadgazazian8039
    @mirtadgazazian8039 15 днів тому

    Respect mr. Lettermen!

  • @user-eq2dx2jp6v
    @user-eq2dx2jp6v 19 днів тому +1

    Very good ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jasonwebb6484
    @jasonwebb6484 19 днів тому +1

    Dave telling Alex Honnold where to put his foot.

  • @jordi40
    @jordi40 15 днів тому

    Dam Dave great work!

  • @clarecatherine8387
    @clarecatherine8387 13 днів тому

    Haha the Free Solo soundtrack in the back 👀

  • @murrethmedia
    @murrethmedia 19 днів тому

    Man is 30 years my senior and still in better shape.

  • @djohnspangler
    @djohnspangler 19 днів тому +2

    Yaay!

  • @nintendolunchbox
    @nintendolunchbox 19 днів тому +2

    Aww. I wanted to see Dave jump on a trampoline and get stuck on the wall with Velcro.

  • @Dsaucin
    @Dsaucin 16 днів тому

    SEND IT!

  • @mirtadgazazian8039
    @mirtadgazazian8039 15 днів тому

    respect

  • @oaklandyard5359
    @oaklandyard5359 19 днів тому

    Anybody know which gym in NY this is at?

  • @JVargoMusic
    @JVargoMusic 14 днів тому

    Alex has got a chalk bag. Dave's got a choc bag.

  • @phsopher
    @phsopher 19 днів тому

    It would be hilarious if Alex took Dave free soloing. I'd watch that.