Frozen hair competition in Yukon: A chilling winter showdown
In Canada, there is an extraordinary competition that attracts daredevils from all over the world. It is... the frozen hair contest. It's impossible not to smile when we see icy works of art on people's heads competing in this event.
For several years, contests for frozen hairstyles have been hugely popular in the town of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. They take place from December to early March.
Frozen hair contest
Participants in this crazy competition dive into the hot springs of Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs in Yukon to create icy works of art on their heads. The necessary condition is a temperature below -4°F. However, given the strong northern winds in this region, the perceived temperatures are often much lower.
After emerging, the most interesting hairstyles form on the head - spikes, waves, mohawks, curls - which freeze. Participants also have their eyelashes, eyebrows, beards, and mustaches frozen. The winner is the person whose frozen hair looks the most impressive. Cash prizes await the winners.
Yukon's winter attractions
Other winter attractions in the Yukon include swimming in icy lakes, dog sledding, and camping.
For those wishing to see the largest glaciers, sightseeing flights over Kluane National Park are ideal. This unforgettable experience allows you to admire majestic landscapes from a bird's eye view.
The Yukon has a subarctic climate. The average temperature stays above 50°F only for four months of the year. The average temperature in July, the warmest month, is about 57°F. Long winters, starting as early as October and lasting until May, are very cold. Temperatures range from -4°F to even below -22°F.
