ICE BLOCKING
Ice Blocking is a really fun sport:)
Ice Blocking
Ice blocking is a quasi-sport in which individuals race to the bottom of a hill sitting on large blocks of ice. It is sometimes recommended as a good activity for camps or hours of endless fun with friends. In the United States ice blocking is thought to be regional, occurring in the West. Ice blocking is already fairly prominent in Australia, particularly Tasmania and South Australia, due to climate. Since snow is sparse in Australia, most Australians do not have the chance to sled.
Often times it is called "Reverse Sledding" because of its popularity in areas that do not recieve snow. Ice Blocking has a huge following among California Teens.
The only required materials are Blocks of Ice, Towels, and a Grassy Hill. Simply sit on the block of ice (with a towel over it otherwise you'll end up with a very wet and cold butt) and slide down the hill allowing minimal friction by using smooth ice and short grass. Enthusiasts have been known to make "customized" ice blocks by freezing ropes into them to act as handles, and mixing colouring agents into the water prior to freezing.
Hazards include falls, bruises, bug bites and getting covered in mud. The bottom of the slope being used should be a wide area free from obstructions. Short grass is reported to give the best experience, due to lower drag and hence higher speed. It also hurts your butt less when you fall.
Generally it is an informal activity not done on a competitive basis but at least one university has held an ice-blocking contest.
This activity can damage the grass and Unfortunatley the sport has been banned in many parks labeled as Vandalism for its ruining of the lawns. For example, the city of Mesa, Arizona has four sites where ice blocking is permitted in rotation, depending on the judgement of the management. In Fresno, California the sport has been embraced by high school students, who frequent parks during late night hours in an effort to evade law enforcement officers.
However late night runs in the sprinklers have proven to be most fun and least obvious to law enforcement.
Often times it is called "Reverse Sledding" because of its popularity in areas that do not recieve snow. Ice Blocking has a huge following among California Teens.
The only required materials are Blocks of Ice, Towels, and a Grassy Hill. Simply sit on the block of ice (with a towel over it otherwise you'll end up with a very wet and cold butt) and slide down the hill allowing minimal friction by using smooth ice and short grass. Enthusiasts have been known to make "customized" ice blocks by freezing ropes into them to act as handles, and mixing colouring agents into the water prior to freezing.
Hazards include falls, bruises, bug bites and getting covered in mud. The bottom of the slope being used should be a wide area free from obstructions. Short grass is reported to give the best experience, due to lower drag and hence higher speed. It also hurts your butt less when you fall.
Generally it is an informal activity not done on a competitive basis but at least one university has held an ice-blocking contest.
This activity can damage the grass and Unfortunatley the sport has been banned in many parks labeled as Vandalism for its ruining of the lawns. For example, the city of Mesa, Arizona has four sites where ice blocking is permitted in rotation, depending on the judgement of the management. In Fresno, California the sport has been embraced by high school students, who frequent parks during late night hours in an effort to evade law enforcement officers.
However late night runs in the sprinklers have proven to be most fun and least obvious to law enforcement.
Kid Ice Blocking (YouTube Video)
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- Tiddledeewinks Tiddledeewinks Dec 20, 2008 @ 12:32 am
- You guys look like you all had a blast at the church youth activities doing this in the school yard!
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