Organizers have postponed professional rock climber Alex Honnold’s ropeless climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper by 24 hours due to unfavorable weather conditions, they announced.
Honnold’s free solo ascent of the renowned building in the capital of Taiwan was initially set to be broadcast live on Netflix on Saturday local time, or Friday evening in the United States.
However, with rain still falling in Taipei less than an hour before the scheduled start of the event, organizers decided to move Honnold’s climb to Sunday morning in Taiwan, as the forecast predicts clearer skies.
Netflix emphasized in its announcement that safety was the utmost priority.
Approximately 100 spectators had gathered to witness the climb. Queenie Chang, a fan from Taiwan, expressed her understanding of the decision to delay the event.
“His safety is the priority, and I will still return tomorrow,” she remarked.
Organizers had previously noted the possibility of light rain on the morning of the climb and were ready to postpone the event for Honnold’s safety should the weather turn unfavorable.
The event is set to air live on Saturday evening in the U.S. at 5 p.m. PT or 8 p.m. ET.