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This rock climber just conquered El Capitan without safety gear

Published Jun 6, 2017 8:38 PM EDT | Updated Jun 6, 2017 8:38 PM EDT

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Rock climber Alex Honnold is not only scaling new heights, he’s doing it without a safety net.

On Saturday, Honnold climbed El Capitan, a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park in California, without a rope or the aid of safety equipment. The amazing climb was a grand total of 3,000 feet.

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The 31-year-old has been training for over a year for this climb, and according to UPROXX, Saturday was his second attempt. “Free soloing,” which is climbing without the use or ropes or safety equipment is extremely difficult and dangerous.

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