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[h=4]Ice climber scales frozen Niagara Falls[/h]Known Canadian ice climber Will Gadd conquered the northern most part of the Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
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Ice climber Will Gadd says his scaling of a frozen Niagara Falls is the "coolest thing he's ever done." RED BULL
World-renowned Canadian ice climber Will Gadd was being filmed for Red Bull.(Photo: YouTube screenshot)
This looks intense.
Known Canadian ice climber Will Gadd conquered the northernmost part of Horseshoe Falls, beginning at the frozen river base of Niagara River and climbing to Terrapin Point on Goat Island, the land that separates the Horseshoe and American Falls, according to a statement.
Bob Koshinski captured footage of Gadd moving down the ice formation next to the Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Gadd climbed a distance of 140 feet this week.
Photos: Will Gadd climbs Niagara Falls
"I've traveled the world in search of the most challenging climbs, but Niagara Falls, one of my home country's most iconic landmarks, has been a lifelong mission that I previously never thought possible," said Gadd in the statement.
Will Gadd ice climbs the first ascent of the falls in Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Jan. 27.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Christian Pondella, Red Bull content pool)
"It was very real on that wall. There's a lot going on. The ice thickness varies from one inch to 10 feet, so every swing and grab is different. There's a lot to account for, all this with the world's most powerful waterfall flowing over my shoulder," he added.
Koshinski, president of a media production company, posted the video on YouTube on Jan. 29.
Red Bull is also displaying the climb on its website.
Will Gadd celebrates at the top of the climb.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Christian Pondella, Red Bull pool content)
Gadd worked with the New York State Parks Department and New York State Parks Police to ensure safety.
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