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

@pgmurray76

2 ай бұрын

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

@japanesemaplepruning

2 ай бұрын

That is too funny

@atfritz

2 ай бұрын

Pure artistry.

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

Alex is just the chillest dude on the planet.

@jovetj

2 ай бұрын

Nah he's hot

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

2 ай бұрын

Those entry level routes are basically like climbing a ladder.

@JeanneNorthcutt

2 ай бұрын

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

@williampolfus6975

2 ай бұрын

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

@JeanneNorthcutt

2 ай бұрын

@@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

2 ай бұрын

@@JeanneNorthcutt That was funny to you?

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

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

Love the perfectly placed score from Free Solo. Bravo.

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....

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

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

The crossover I never expected

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

We need more of this!!!

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

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

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

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

The collab we didn’t know we needed

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

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

@TheHitchboy

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

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

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

Nice send, Mr. Letterman!

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

Way to go Dave!

Dave giving Alex freaken Honnold climbing tips = Priceless😂

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

Send it Dave!!! Lol

The collaboration I didn't know I needed

love the Free Solo soundtrack-nice touch

77 years young

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

@johnschlaefflin2100

2 ай бұрын

the climbing guy… too good!

@TB-rh7nc

2 ай бұрын

Him and Alex Honnold were having some great bits. Hilarious

@joker1b

2 ай бұрын

the "climbing guy" is the Michael Jordan of climbing

Omg. The crossover I never knew I needed

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

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

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

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

@allendracabal0819

2 ай бұрын

I am sheepishly raising my hand.

Dave sending it!

You can tell Alex is having a good time 😆

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.

Alex is such a beast. Just next level everything.

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

Go Dave! “Send it!”

The m&m bag was a good gag

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

Wow what an honor you got to meet Alex😊

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

Google Alex, he’s an amazing climber.

"Send it!"

Dave sends his first big wall.

Get it Dave!!!!❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

His fingers are from a different word, super cool 👍

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

M&M's make friends!

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

“maybe I should get a cab” 😂😂😂

Honnold is a badass.

Lmao the Free Solo music

freaking wholesome!

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

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

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

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

I love these videos hahaha

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

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

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!

More of this please! Miss David!

@user-ir4pp6qe6n

2 ай бұрын

Not Miss David...Mister David😂

❤😮😮 Great job David 👏👏👍💯😁😄!!!

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

I believed in you, Dave! 😀

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

@dsspiegel

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

@@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!

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

@WhatIsMatter101

2 ай бұрын

The guy's a monster at 70+.

Need Dave back on TV!

That was actually very nice!

Send it!

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

Respect mr. Lettermen!

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.

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

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

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

Haha the Free Solo soundtrack in the back 👀

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

M and M's! I love it!

seems like Dave and Pewdiepie are on the same journey

Keep on climbing😂

This made me smile.......

Dave telling Alex Honnold where to put his foot.

Yaay!

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

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

Dam Dave great work!

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.

Very good ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Anybody know which gym in NY this is at?

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

Also on KZread: Lynn Hill and Dave climb on his show (1989)

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

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

SEND IT!