Will Gadd

Gadd explaining the physics of ice screws, 2012

Will Gadd (born March 8, 1967)[1] is a prominent Canadian ice climber, mixed climber[2] and paraglider pilot. He formerly held the paragliding world distance record,[3] with a flight of 423 km in Zapata, Texas.[4] He is the host of the documentary series Fearless Planet, working with regional scientists and traveling with them, or by himself, to various locations that are in the individual episode's focus.[5]

  1. ^ "Will Gadd - The Captain of Adventure". Red Bull. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  2. ^ Martinique, Davis (January 7, 2010). "Will Gadd Taking on an Endless Ascent: 24 Hours of Nonstop Ice Climbing". The Watch. Telluride. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  3. ^ Strauss, Gary (March 23, 2011). "Will Gadd is fearless for Discovery's newest 'Planet'". USA Today. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  4. ^ Smith, Terry (September 1, 2006). "Mexican pilot leads paragliding standings: Twelve pilots set new competition task record". Idaho Mountain Express. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  5. ^ Cutler, Jacqueline (November 17, 2007). "Adventurer braves the wilds in Discovery's 'Fearless Planet'". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved January 20, 2014.