Man's ice climb with no experience was 'tiring'

A man from Jersey has conquered one of Finland's largest ice climbs to raise money for charity.

Steve Gay said he climbed frozen waterfall Mammutti in the Korouoma Canyon despite only learning how to ice climb in the 24 hours before the challenge.

He completed the challenge on 14 February and raised £550 for equality and diversity charity Liberate Jersey.

Mr Gay said it was "so tiring" but "a great experience".

Mr Gay said it was "quite difficult" as he had not had "any real climbing experience" before.

He said: "It's freezing so you can't take your gloves off because your hands will go numb.

"It was about -15 degrees when we did it but it felt like -20C when we got to the canyon because the cold air is trapped there."

He added the height of the climb changes each year but on average is about 50m (164ft) tall.

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