At minus 20°C, the cold is intense enough to freeze water instantly, creating unique adventure conditions for extreme sports enthusiasts—like icefalls.
According to a report by the UK's Daily Mail yesterday, American climbing "couple" Ken Blunsinger (35) and Caitlin Blunsinger (34) scaled a 33.5-meter-high vertical ice waterfall in Colorado. After returning safely, the pair celebrated with a passionate kiss, and their friend Lucas Gillman captured the thrilling yet tender and romantic scene. "Before they climbed, I touched the icefall with my hand—it was incredibly slippery," Lucas said with lingering fear. "Although I've climbed many perilous peaks with the Blunsingers before, I wouldn't dare tackle an icefall like this. A tiny mistake could send you plummeting and get you killed." But the Blunsingers said: "Icefalls are our favorite climbs. They're as solid as rock but even slipperier. And they're unique—by tomorrow, they'll look completely different."