| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Climb with minimal gear | ||
| Climb El Capitan without ropes, say | LA Times Daily | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Ascend without safety equipment to liberate person, unaccompanied | ||
| 2018 documentary about Alex Honnold's conquest of El Capitan | The Washington Post | 26 Feb 2022 |
| 2018 documentary about Alex Honnold's conquest of El Capitan | LA Times Daily | 26 Feb 2022 |