THE WATER LINE Ice Climbing Mamquam Falls

In January 2024, a team of friends ventured into the cauldron of Mamquam Falls, a 60+-foot waterfall in British Columbia, armed with drysuits, ice axes, crampons, wetsuits, and inflatable stand-up paddle boards for an immersive experience in the Sea to Sky, bringing a longtime dream to life.

Tim Emmett

“Climbing next to a waterfall is like climbing next to a giant living organism. It’s noisy and constantly moving, the force of mother nature in its most raw and powerful form.” THE IDEA The phone rang. It was my good friend Jimmy Martinello, who also lives in Squamish. He’s a bit of a keener, and always has an idea or mission on the go. Sure enough, this call was no different. “Timmy, I think there’s ice on the side walls of Mamquam Falls right now. I’m going in there today with Matt Maddeloni and Valtteri to see if we can climb it. Do you want to join us?” “How are you going to get in there, on paddle boards?” I replied, adding, "Are you taking ropes?” "Yes, on SUPs, but…

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