One of the well-known American rock climbers, Alex Honnold, is back in the headlines as he scales one of the tallest buildings in the world. The event, titled Skyscraper Live by Netflix, was originally set to air on January 23, 2026, but due to bad weather, it’s now taking place on January 24 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.
Alex Honnold has reached the 101st floor, and he is now attempting to climb the spire of the building, which is around 70 meters. He’s not only climbing one of the tallest buildings in the world, but he is doing it without any safety gear or ropes, and he’s doing it live on Netflix. Well, amid this, let’s have a look at how much he was paid for this dangerous climb, where one slip can turn fatal.
How much is Alex Honnold paid for his climb at Taipei 101? His net worth
Alex Honnold, one of the well-known American rock-climbers, called the amount for this dangerous climb ’embarrassing’. Yes! Talking to The New York Times, before the climb, Alex Honnold revealed that if this had been put in the context of mainstream sports, then it’s a very small amount, embarrassingly. He mentioned that another baseball league has a payment of USD 170 million.
Alex Honnold’s climb of Taiwan’s Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world at 1,667 feet, grabbed all the attention. Here’s how much he was paid, and how his wife reacted! Read More
