Nenana Ice Classic!

When we visited Alaska in 2006, Betsy told us about the Nenana Ice Classic. Every February, the people in Nenana place a clock on the ice in the frozen river. The clock is designed so that when the ice breaks up and moves, the clock will stop. The townspeople then sell tickets for people to guess the date and exact time when the ice will break up. The winner(s) receive a portion of the jackpot.

I have been fascinated with the Ice Classic and every year we check to see when the ice breaks up. Tickets can only be purchased in Alaska, so I never thought I would be able to participate.

We were there when the tickets were being sold, however, so on our last day in Faribanks, we went to one of the local stores to purchase some tickets. I know I don't have a prayer of a chance to win, but it was fun guessing dates and times, all in support of the people of Nenana.