Sledding is a traditional Russian winter activity. But the real fun begins when you add a pinch of extreme to it.
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There is no such thing as a Russian that doesn't love to travel fast, wrote the famous author Nikolai Gogol. Indeed, in winter you have to move fast - otherwise you'll freeze.
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Go as fast as you can - this motto united those that participated in the contest “Sani udalye" (Dashing sleds), which took place in the Ural’s largest city, Yekaterinburg, last Saturday.
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84 meters (276 feet) of downhill sledding at temperatures below -15C (5F) – now that’s what we call Russian extreme!
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Extreme sport specialists from Red Bull are frequent guests in Russia and they demonstrate a variety of breathtaking moves.
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This time it was the daredevils from the Urals and Siberia that put on a show.
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20 teams competed in the contest for maximum speed on the slopes.
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The track reminded spectators of a huge half pipe. The participants’ goal was to get as high as possible on the other side of the tube.
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The winning team, Golden Dragon, reached a speed of 70 km/h (43 mph) and climbed 56 meters (184 feet) high.
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The lone female team, Dream, managed to override most male teams and came in 2nd place.
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Some riders were awarded for their distinguished sled design.
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...while others garnered the spectators’ affection for their outstanding outfits. Winter is indeed the best time of year to release your inner beast!
