Sweaty palms can mean a few different things but especially online, it’s often used to refer to people who attempt death-defying feats such as climbing buildings or natural formations or other structures, often without the use of any safety equipment.
For some unknown reason, I still get a daily digest from Digg.com. I rarely look at it but today, it included a story about a guy called Alex Honnold who is considered the best free solo climber (ascending sheer cliffs without any ropes) in the world.
There is a remarkable documentary about one of his most famous climbs and he’s also been interviewed about various aspects of his life and how he’s able to do what he does.
Humans are amazing.