To the energy-drink maker Red Bull, though, it sounded like an idea for a new extreme winter sport: Ice Cross Downhill. In Ice Cross Downhill, skaters decked out in full hockey gear hurtle down steep ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Claudio Caluori remembers a time, not so long ago, when this was all just a big party. Only five years ago, Red Bull Crashed Ice took place just twice a year. There was no ice ...

Many former ice hockey players participate, as strong skating skills are paramount. Ice cross downhill skating also takes a mix of strength, quickness, toughness, and endurance.

The Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship course is flooded in St. Paul, Minn. Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. More than 100 skaters from around the world will compete in the ice cross downhill race ...

Sydney O’Keefe is one of the world’s best ice cross downhill skaters, and she will participate this weekend in the Red Bull Crashed Ice competition in St. Paul.She has a chance — a slim one ...