Kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has achieved a record-breaking descent of a 20-meter ice waterfall in Brasvellbreen, Norway, situated in the Arctic Circle. The 32-year-old Catalan adventurer successfully paddled through the rapids and ice tunnels of the glacial river on the ice cap before tackling the monumental ice waterfall.
Speaking about his experience, Serrasolses described navigating the rapids as “absolutely incredible” and compared the feeling to kayaking on another planet. He expressed his amazement at the wild and virgin nature of the area, stating that it was even more astonishing than he had anticipated.
He further elaborated on the sensation of levitating above the water and the incredible view of the bottom, with its textures, movements, and shapes, as he glided transparently on top of his kayak.
In order to reach the waterfall, the crew had to ascend the ice cap using a ladder and then trek 11 kilometers across the ice to access the glacial river, navigating streams and crevasses along the way.
As the first person to accomplish this feat, Serrasolses decided to name the descent “Philip’s Ladder” in honor of a crew member who had carried the ladder for the entire 11-kilometer journey from the boat to the waterfall.
