Canadian professional ice climber Will Gadd has made history by being the first person to scale Niagara Falls. Gadd climbed the northernmost part of Horseshoe Falls on January 27, .
鈥淚鈥檝e traveled the world in search of the most challenging climbs, but Niagara Falls, one of my home country鈥檚 most iconic landmarks, has been a lifelong mission that I previously never thought possible,鈥 Gadd said in the release.
Gadd began at the frozen river base of Niagara River and scaled to Terrapin Point on Goat Island, ascending 140 feet of ice that ranged in thickness from one inch to 10 feet.
鈥淭he massive water flow constantly shakes the ground and makes the ice shelves and walls around you unsteady and unpredictable,鈥 Gadd said in the release. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a harsh environment and an intense challenge to stay attached to the wall let alone climb it.鈥
Most recently, Gadd won the elite mixed climbing competition at the Ouray Ice Festival earlier this month in Colorado. He also holds three X Games and is a .