95 years ago he was born in Alberta (Canada) there slush cup, a tradition to say goodbye to the snow season. This weird the custom is to try to cross a practically frozen lake in the most original possible.

The mass of backwater is located near the Castle Mountain Resort, a popular hotel for winter sports enthusiasts. But slip on a raft of water 27 meters a long time is not within everyone’s reach.

Pleasure is guaranteed

In this event, there are different ways to earn: to go to the other side or have a good time. The second is fully insured. “Either you fall, it’s funny, or you end up on the other side, it’s funny too”says Charlotte Perry, participant.

“Either you fall or you get to the other side. Either way you’re having fun”

There creativity It is a very present element. There originality clothing and means of transport used is valued, and a lot. is also taken into consideration innovation in staging.

A presentation that varies, and a lot, depending on the method that will be used to try to cross. Among the different Vehicles that are used stand out: floatsTHE cardboard canoesTHE Skis and the snowboards. Whichever is chosen, the Laughs they won’t stop

A growing event

He good atmosphere which is created every year attracts more and more people. “This year we have about 80 participants and 15 canoes. There is a wide variety of people,” says Cole Fawcett, Director of Sales and Marketing.

An experience to repeat. “Next year I’ll be back”

One of the main reasons for the increase in its fame, in addition to its exponential spread, is word-of-mouth transmission. Everyone who passes by the Slush Cup speaks well of it: “We were cold, but it was super fun! It was amazing! I’ll be back next year”exclaims Andrew Fisher, one of the competitors.

There are already nearly 100 editions that have been made of the slush cup, but given the repercussions it has, there will be many more. if they mix originality, humor and an recreational activitythere amusing is assured.