Spectacular accent of a route next to Helmcken Falls in BC.  One of the most ascetically pleasing ice climbing routes I have ever seen.  Cheers to Will Gadd on the accomplishment.

“Super-climber Will Gadd attacks the world’s most challenging mixed climb: Canada’s Helmcken Falls. On February 11th, Will Gadd and his team successfully reached the top of the Falls in British Colombia, Canada, after an exhausting and icy eight-hour climb. The route is considered to be the toughest mixed ice route in the world.”

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