Top 3 International Shenanigans on Ice

3) Ice Sailing: started in Poland, it's by no means new. Ice sailing has been used for transportation since the 17th century, but it's definitely faster now than it was then. Chuck Nevitt holds the record at 150mph, clocked at a race on Lake Winnebago.
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2) Swedish Ice Hotel
As the 1st commercial ice hotel, it's been rebuilt every winter since 1990. Its latest reincarnation is 5,500 sq meters, a far cry from their first 60 sq meter igloo. They have some pretty amazing activities too, including ice sculpting classes, reindeer sled rides, and northern lights tours on horseback.


1) Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival
This annual, month-long event is held in Harbin of Northeastern China. 1/5 - 2/5, 2012 marks it's 27th anniversary. Buildings and slides are all ice!