I’m cold. It’s ten degrees outside right now.
I know. I shouldn’t complain. It was above fifty degrees earlier this week, on Tuesday. We’ve hardly had any snow yet. Last year at this time we were sitting under about eight feet of snow. (I may be exaggerating slightly, but we had at least two blizzards by December last winter.)
It’s good timing for winter to show up though. There’s a big event around here this weekend, drawing lots of attention. It involves brave people wearing ice skates and helmets and hurtling themselves down a frozen ice track. Somehow I don’t think that protective equipment is going to keep it from hurting when one falls!
- Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championships 2012
Headed downhill
Pretty sure this isn't going to end well!
The track starts at the Cathedral where racers can offer up a quick prayer before taking their lives in their hands.
Kacey and Connor went yesterday and just returned from watching today’s events. They plan to go back again tomorrow. I knew nothing about this extreme sport of Ice Cross Downhill until just a few days ago. I guess this is the latest in cold weather entertainment. What will they think of next?
I just found out about this yesterday. I can’t believe it! I don’t think I would be able to watch it in person or on TV!
I could (and probably, would) watch this on tv -after all, I watch the Olympics Winter stuff and the snowboarding is pretty rough and tumble -but I can’t see me standing outside in the cold to watch anything at all! Yeah, call me chicken-you-know-what then! You’re right about the Cathedral being a good place to start -say some prayers for a low-injury ratio and on your way you go!
What is the point? I’m not even kidding. I don’t understand what the objective of this event is.
Regardless, I’m with Jeni. Ten degrees is entirely too cold to be spending any more time outside than you have to! Better to stay in side with a nice warm and loving puppy to cuddle with.
Sounds like you are settled in for the long haul until Spring. So glad you got Lucy. I can read it in your attitude.
Hmmm – downhill, on skates, on an ice track. What COULD they think of next? Gladiator fights with real weapons on ice?
Thank goodness for the creativity of a few to get us all out into the fresh air. Ever been to the Outdoor games? There’s all kinds of them around here – most involve a fair amount of beer, snow and snowmobiles + dog sled teams and more beer. Fun!
I’d rather watch than be the Gladiator on skates though
MJ
This looks awesome! Well, except for the whole cold, outdoors thing. I’d watch this on TV while wrapped up in my fleecy blanket.
Well, I suppose it beats cow tipping. Looks like a sort of cross between downhill skiing, ice racing, and roller derby. You certainly find the most interesting hobbies/sports to enjoy. What’s next? Ice bowling?
I know. It’s gotten damn cold here, as well. But that event looks fun. Hope you are enjoying your weekend so far!
Hugs,
Kathy
Downhill SKATING?! I can’t imagine ever doing that but… I’d like to party with those guys! I like the inclusion of the prayer cathedral.
We had a nasty cold day this week. Snow, wind, yuck. Not a good crossing guard day at all. Happy winter.
Looks like a good way to lose some fingers. Although it’s doubtful I would ever participate, as I do well to even stand up on skates, it looks like it would be fun.
I’ve watched this on TV! Pretty cool actually. Very fast and very dangerous. Cool to see.
Low 60′s in Miami. Hey, that’s a blizzard for us. I like it. Finally get to wear that sweater.
My idea of cold weather entertainment is drinking mulled wine and watching it snow outside through the window.
I have a bit of daredevil in me… but I can’t imagine ever doing this! It looks exciting anyway. I can see why Kacey and Connor would enjoy watching!
You said it right … crazy. I just don’t get the extreme sports. Great pictures.
10 degrees? TEN? That’s way too cold!
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Here’s more proof that the young thoroughly believe they’re immortal. There should be a church at both the beginning and the end. Interesting post.
Ah, that looks like great fun TO WATCH! Might even be better than the extreme skiing that I saw where there were 4 people racing at a time. The carnage was amazing. But crashing while wearing ice skates? There will be blood…
I agree with Rock Chef, great fun to watch, not to be doing.
It was eleven degrees here this morning, but at 9:00 in the morning it is all the way up to 25 degrees. Going to be another nice day. Some of the winter birds are returning to this area and it is good to see them.
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I haven’t heard of that either. Seems fun and dangerous! I would have to have either a cup of hot chocolate or a cup of coffee if I was watching that!