Tim Emmett and Klemen Premrl climb Interstellar Spice at Helmcken Falls

With its 140m sheer drop, Helmcken Falls is the fourth highest waterfall in Canada. The main stream never freezes despite sub-zero temperatures, but the resulting spray freezes on the overhanging walls behind it, creating one of the most fascinating ice and mixed climbing areas in the world. Discovered in 2010 by Will Gadd and Tim Emmett, new routes have been established every season including February 2016 when Emmett and Klemen Premrl made the first ascent of Interstellar Spice. This 80m spray ice climb was ascended using a 200m rope and, graded WI 12, according to the duo "sets a new level of difficulty for any route of this style." 



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Tim Emmett and Klemen Premrl breakthrough with Interstellar Spice at Helmcken Falls
At the Helmcken Falls in Canada Tim Emmett and Klemen Premrl have made the first ascent of Interstellar Spice, a new ice climb they describe as setting "a new level of difficulty for any route of this style."

Tim Emmett is sponsored by: Mountain Hardwear, Black Diamond, SCARPA, adidas eyewear, Edelweiss
Klemen Premrl is sponsored by: Black Diamond and La Sportiva