The One Epic Slide In Alaska You Need To Ride This Winter
By Courtney|Published December 24, 2016
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
We recently wrote about the absolutely amazing World Ice Art Championship winter park presented by Ice Alaska in Fairbanks, but now we have to focus on something much more specific; the slide. The EPIC slide that is truly the main attraction at this magnificently impressive place. There are 16 ice slides in this majestic park that each offer something completely unique from the next. But the main attraction, the ‘big kahuna’ of ice slides – it will literally blow your mind.
The upcoming 2017 World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks is currently set to run from February 20 to March 31.
You'll notice that each slide has a beautifully intricate design. In addition, each is named after a specific landmark, in an effort to encourage education in geography.
For the exercise portion, competitors can complete 25 to 50 slide runs, which is equal to one mile. This is a fun and challenging way to burn calories over several days of sliding. Plus it encourages everyone to get outdoors, even during some of the coldest months of the year.
Joining in on the fun is most magical at nighttime when the impressive ice slides become lit up with a variety of magical colors. This fun competition can be completed by anyone of any age over the length of the Ice Alaska event.
At the end of the event, award certificates are given out to competitors from Ice Alaska signed by the Governor of Alaska. Additional prizes are also given to those that slide the farthest and to those that put in a tremendous amount of effort.
Pretty amazing, huh? You don't want to miss out on this spectacular event!
To see the super neat ice slide all lit up and to learn more about Ice Alaska and the World Ice Art Championships, check out the great YouTube video below.
