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Will Gadd

@realwillgadd

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Athlete, speaker, guide, risky business. @redbull, @arcteryx, @blackdiamond, @scarpana, @citizenwatchus, @sterlingrope, @smithoptics, @gingliders

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4 years ago

#Ad I’ve spent a lot of years climbing ice, and one thing I’ve learned is that ice climbing is pretty hard on gear. 
Ice, rock, sharp tools, cold belays, wet conditions. Eventually, things wear out. 
For me, that’s a lot more interesting than pretending gear will last forever. It won’t. What matters is whether it can be repaired, kept in use, and taken back into the mountains. 
That thinking is built into the @arcteryx Sperro SV. It’s designed with repair in mind, so when something gets damaged or worn through use, ReBIRD can help extend its life and keep it in use longer. 
I like that approach. Build gear to be used, take care of it, repair it when you can, and keep using it. 
Makes sense to me. 
#DesignedtoPersist by @realwillgadd

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a month ago

The journey ends on ice.⁣
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@hughnewall and @realwillgadd make their final stop at Blue Lake, in the Main Range of Kosciuszko National Park — one of the very few places in Australia that reliably forms climbable ice. A glacial cirque formed thousands of years ago, reached on ski from Guthega, with routes that only come into condition for a short window each winter.⁣
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This is the answer to the question most people assume is a joke: yes, you can ice climb in Australia.⁣
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🎥 @bensanfordmedia @dayginprescott @_camerondrew by @realwillgadd

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From sandstone to the sea cliffs at the mouth of Jervis Bay, NSW.⁣
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Next stop: Point Perpendicular.⁣
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Access is by abseil from the clifftop, so you commit to the route before you've even seen it from below. Swell breaks against the cliffs as whales swim by beneath you, making for one of Australia's most unique climbing experiences.⁣
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Arc'teryx Ambassadors @hughnewall and @realwillgadd explore a landscape where every descent is the beginning of the climb.⁣
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🎥 @bensanfordmedia @dayginprescott @_camerondrew by @realwillgadd

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2 months ago

From sandstone walls to sea cliffs and rare alpine ice — Ambassador @hughnewall takes @realwillgadd to explore the diversity of Australian climbing.⁣
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First stop: the sandstone of the Blue Mountains, an hour west of Sydney and the country's best-known climbing region. Escarpment walls, eucalypt valleys, and rock that looks nothing like the limestone and ice Will spends his winters on.⁣
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🎥 @bensanfordmedia & @_camerondrew by @realwillgadd

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2 months ago

From foot placement and gear choice to movement efficiency and axe technique, there’s so much more to dry tooling than cranking hard. Will Gadd (@realwillgadd) gave us an insight into his own process, while offering some crucial tips and tricks for training and progression. taken in Chamonix, France by @realwillgadd

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3 months ago

Climbing has never been just about reaching the top. To me, it’s about community, friendship, personal growth, and discovering what you’re capable of. It’s given me confidence, unforgettable experiences, and some of the best people in my life.

Getting to meet local legend @realwillgadd last night was a dream. His enthusiasm for climbing is contagious, and his perspective on adventure and life was both inspiring and entertaining. He had us laughing all night with stories from his experiences around the world. Thank you for sharing your passion with all of us and for such a memorable evening.
Ps your mom was a total badass!!

Thank you again to @throughcarrieslens and @mec for hosting another fun night with another legendary speaker. I can’t wait for the next one! by @realwillgadd

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4 months ago

NEW EPISODE IS LIVE ON YOUTUBE
Guest: Will Gadd
 A day of ice climbing in Canada with Will Gadd talking fear, risk, longevity, adventure, and what makes life meaningful. Finished the Swedish way: with a fika.  Subscribe to the Bjarne_Salen YouTube channel.  Link in Bio the watch full film

🧗‍♂️ @realwillgadd @huens by @realwillgadd

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4 months ago

I first met Will Gadd 15 years ago when I did a film with him and Tim Emmet in Chamonix.
Now, 15 years later we got to film and work together again. I love how the outdoor community connects us together after so many years.  This episode of @fika_with_bjarne together with Will is gonna be a great one.

Tune in Sunday and subscribe to the Bjarne_Salen YouTube channel.  Link in bio

GUEST: @realwillgadd by @realwillgadd

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4 months ago

New episode of @fika_with_bjarne this Sunday Guest: Will Gadd  Ice climbing in Canada with this legend. A conversation about fear, ego, safety, adventure, and living fully, followed by a well-earned Swedish fika.

Tune in this Sunday and subscribe to the Bjarne_Salen YouTube channel.

Link in Bio.

🧗‍♂️ @realwillgadd by @realwillgadd

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4 months ago

🧗🧊🇨🇦The first human to climb the frozen Niagara Falls!

👀Yes, you read that right!

💪 @realwillgadd is a simply extraordinary human being.

🥶💚🗣️A world-renowned adventurer, @redbull athlete, conservationist & speaker recognized for his groundbreaking achievements in extreme environments.

🧐Will’s success was not just about physical ability but also about careful risk assessment, persistence & securing the trust of key decision-makers—from the Governor of New York to state authorities.

🌍This historic ascent is just one milestone in a 30-year career that has taken him across the globe, from Africa’s peaks to Greenland’s glaciers.

📈Will has become an expert in resilience, risk management & high-performance leadership, inspiring audiences with his insights on adventure, calculated risk-taking & seizing opportunities.

😎Will recently spoke at a global marketing agency gathering for us about his incredible journey & wowed the attendees.

🙏We are delighted to welcome Will to the AMG Pioneers cohort - another talent pushing boundaries with his incredible human story.

🎯AMG: when’re talent inspires brands and ignites audiences

#sport #athlete #adventurer #iceclimber #speaker BeMore taken in London, United Kingdom by @realwillgadd

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4 months ago

Will Gadd Podcast | Episode 33

DESIRE & HONESTY for SELF-IMPROVEMENT

In this podcast, Kevin Roet speaks with climber Will Gadd about his path into technical mixed and ice climbing. Shaped by growing up in a mountaineering community and witnessing the risks first hand. They discuss the uncertainty of the mountains and how fear, when respected, serves as a vital tool for survival rather than a limitation.

Will highlights the importance of education and awareness in managing risk. Also framing fear not as something to avoid, but as something to understand and use effectively.

The conversation also explores building a “try-hard” mindset as a trainable skill.

Check out the full episode in the BIO, or link below:

https://climbinflow.com/podcast-33-will-gadd/ by @realwillgadd

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