RedBull Crashed Ice Photo Essay

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Crashed Ice Photo Essay

RedBull has created a truly thrilling sporting event with “Crashed Ice“. Serious ice skating, rough ice, hairline turn, steep slopes, crowds and historic buildings, what more could you ask for!

For the first time ever, it’s in the US, and no other than St. Paul, MN- the perfect way to start off our Winter Carnival season!

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The Track:
I’m not sure of the length of the track, but I am sure that I would not want to be on it.
Jumps, Steep Slopes, Sharp turns, Hairline Steep Turns on the side of buildings and so much more…
Friday RedBull Crowd
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To see a map of the layout, click here.

My favorite part of the set up though was the cameras. They had them on pulleys and wires, with weights and remote controls as well as standard methods to track the skater from start to finish- amazing.
2012.1.13RedBull inTowncamera-6695Camera and system operated on a remote control, to rotate the camera to follow the skater
2012.1.13RedBull inTown-6752The Camera system in action

Check out more details here for the final events!

Red Bull's Crashed Ice is skating into Saint Paul Minnesota again this February- are you ready to see some high action adventure in the middle of the city! Speed skating at its best in the dead of winter- a great activity for the whole family to watch, just make sure to dress warmly!

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