[coldupnorth]

Have you guys heard of this event that took place over the weekend in our city? Skaters going downhill 4 at the time, at speed of 35mph on a 535m track (1760ft).

Crazy stuff... It was impressive to watch.

Image and video available on their site.

Crashed Ice

[skydriver]

Now that looks like something I would like to see in person.

[tank nut]

Hey coldup north you sure you were not one of those crazy guys lol

[STARMAN 352ND]

That was cool...
I like to see that in person too.
JP

[JustPlaneNuttz]

After watching that I know a couple that are currently crawling north and shriveling in the process.

I gotta say, though, I am LONG OVERDUE for another trip to Old Quebec City.

JPN

[coldupnorth]

Originally Posted by tank nut

Hey coldup north you sure you were not one of those crazy guys lol

Yeah, I was the cameraman who followed them downhill to get nice shots!!

[JustPlaneNuttz]

Originally Posted by coldupnorth

Yeah, I was the cameraman who followed them downhill to get nice shots!!

That IS a cracker of a video!!! Where they put that course sure looks familiar. Have I walked down there on one of my trips? Funny how most of the footage of those guys screaming downhill almost looked like out takes from a hockey game(!!) Oh well, I sure wouldn't mind seeing that in person some time too. (Love that town, too!)

JPN

[coldupnorth]

Originally Posted by skydriver

Now that looks like something I would like to see in person.

Originally Posted by STARMAN 352ND

That was cool...
I like to see that in person too.
JP

It was the 3rd year in row in Quebec city. It is pretty wild; 85,000 people gathered in the streets to watch these maniacs. They usually select cities with good slopes and cold weather. Here's the history so far:

Québec City, Canada - 2008
Helsinki, Finland - 2007
Québec City, Canada - 2007
Québec City, Canada - 2006
Prague, Czech Republic - 2005
Moscow, Russia - 2004
Duluth, Minnesota – 2003 & 2004
Klagenfurt, Autriche – 2001
Stockholm, Sweden - 2000

San Fransisco would be an awesome candidate but unfortunately there's no snow. I hope some of you have a chance to see that in person one day.

[coldupnorth]

Originally Posted by JustPlaneNuttz

That IS a cracker of a video!!! Where they put that course sure looks familiar. Have I walked down there on one of my trips? Funny how most of the footage of those guys screaming downhill almost looked like out takes from a hockey game(!!) Oh well, I sure wouldn't mind seeing that in person some time too. (Love that town, too!)

JPN

If you visited Quebec, you definitely walked that street. The course started right at the base of Chateau Frontenac and continued in a very steep street down to St-Lawrence river. To make the race event harder they added big steps & 90 degree turns.