Ice block sledding is very popular in countries or places that do not get snow during the winter months like tropical locations. It is also one of the cheapest activities that one can enjoy with friends and family. It is a common recreational activity in the West, where the weather is often too warm to enjoy many of the outdoor winter sports.

Sledders sit on a large ice block and prepare to slide down the hill. Ice blocking has gained significant recognition in Australia and Tasmania, where snow is sparse and the chance to sled on snow is rare. Ice blocking is a fun winter sport that can be enjoyed in all climates.

One should wear thick padded clothing when ice blocking. Individuals are encouraged to sit on Hessian sacks or old, thick towels to protect the sensitive skin from friction and the cold. Others have also improvised the activity by including a frozen rope into the ice block to act as handles and coloring the ice blocks by putting coloring agents into the water prior to freezing it.

One should always be careful and precautious while ice block sledding. Falling from an ice block, which is all too common when sliding down a hill on a block of ice, can result in bruises, insect bites, and muddy clothes. There should be no obstruction at the bottom of the hill, which is why a wider hillside is ideal for ice block sledding. Short grass is believed to help with acceleration because it creates less friction and drag.

Although a purely recreational event, one university has held an ice blocking contest. This activity has also been featured on MTV as a unique winter sport. There are many new ice blocking techniques and moves to try, such as riding on the knees, the superman pose, doing 360-degree turns, jumps, lying on the back, and even sliding with more than two people. Ice block sledding encourages people to get creative. With precaution and safety measures, ice block sledding is an unforgettable experience for winter.