BARCELONA — Alain Robert, the free climber dubbed the “French Spiderman,” scaled one of Barcelona’s highest skyscrapers on Saturday without a harness. And for…
“This time is different. My son is not a climber so I feel responsible somehow,” Robert told Reuters while preparing for the climb. “I know he’s a big boy, 34. It’s his own decision, but at the end of the day I am his dad.”Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“I’ve done scary things in life, but this is… I’ve never been so afraid for my life. Fortunately, I have my father who will talk to me, will guide me.”Article content Julien, who spent eight years in the army and is a keen sportsman, prepared for his first climb by watching videos of his father’s previous ascents.
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