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Will Gadd

CLIMBING FOR CLIMATE

Canadian mountaineer Will Gadd is on a mission to combat climate change and boost environmental protection. Will uses his exceptional athletic skills to teach and coach everyone from amateur enthusiasts to professional athletes.

He also assists scientists to reach remote and challenging locations, from beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet to Baffin Island. He’s collaborated with renowned researchers, like geologist and photographer Dr Jason Gulley and NASA Astrobiologist Dr Lydia Hallis, to gather crucial data and raise awareness about our rapidly changing environment.

As a UNEP Mountain Hero, Gadd uses his expertise to bring compelling stories of climate change to a wider audience, continually pushing the limits of ice climbing, paragliding, and mountaineering, while also operating a full-time guiding service in his beloved Alberta.

Will’s passion for outdoor pursuits began early, with family adventures that instilled a deep appreciation for nature. In 2015 he made history by becoming the first person to ice climb Niagara Falls. Will is currently preparing for his next project in Alaska, where he aims to showcase the dramatic changes occurring in the frozen permafrost landscape. Stay up to date on his adventures via his website or on his YouTube channel.

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