Sarah Hueniken

Sarah Hueniken is a Canadian Alpine Guide and professional ice climber.[1]

Sarah Hueniken
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OccupationProfessional Alpine guide and climber

In 2015, Hueniken became the first North American woman to climb an M14-rated mixed climbing route, with her ascent of Mustaing P-51 (M14-).[2][3]

In January 2015, Hueniken also became the second person to scale the ice-covered rock wall next to the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls. She followed her partner, Canadian climber Will Gadd.[4][5] Their ascent took place on Goat Island, located on the American side of the falls.

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References
  1. "Words with Sarah Hueniken on Bugaboo Alpine Camp". Gripped Magazine. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  2. "Sarah Hueniken First North American Woman to Send M14". Rock & Ice. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  3. Hansman, Heather (March 9, 2016). "Why You Should Know the Women of Mixed Climbing". Outside. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  4. "Will Gadd and Sarah Hueniken Climb the Niagara Falls". PlanetMountain. January 30, 2015.
  5. Chong, Samantha (3 February 2015). "Daredevil duo is the first to scale Niagara Falls". BBC Online. Retrieved 24 October 2017.


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