Published: 20 February, 2008, 06:36
Edited: 20 February, 2008, 06:36
The first ice-climbing championship has started in Georgia. To win, competitors have to conquer a 50-metre frozen mountain waterfall.
Hundreds of contestants and spectators braved the freezing temperatures and gathered at the foot of the ice face. Some contestants were seasoned climbers, while others were had no experience.