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Watch: Will Gadd Climbs Sketchy Icicles With ‘Natural Gear’

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Ice climbing falls are sketchy enough. Will Gadd takes it a step further by testing snow stakes and V-threads with full-weight falls on one of the most overhanging ice climbing arenas: Helmcken Falls.

Ice Climbing pioneer Gadd first climbed Helmcken Falls in 2014, setting a stunning multipitch mixed climbing route up steep spray ice. Now he’s back to the intimidating waterfall to see if climbing it is possible without bolted protection.

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