Would you ever go sledding naked? Or would you at least want to watch? Head to Germany! The German town of Braunlage is holding its fifth annual Naked Sledding World Championship next month.
A group of brave people get together every year to sled down 97 yards of frozen track while wearing nothing but their underwear. The competition is seeking brave souls for this year's event, Chillisauce.co.uk says.
If you're daring enough to apply, you must be willing to strip down in the cold and participate in a toboggan race. You have to law on your stomach and use your hands to propel yourself forward. Even though you can't wear regular clothes, gloves are allowed to be used to propel yourself. Participants can also wear a helmet to protect their head. The event usually draws a crowd of about 25,000 people. During past events, the winning male and female sledders get a $1,000 prize.
For last year's face, organizers chose only 30 participants out of a pool of about 5,000 applicants. It's no surprise that they tend to choose those who look good naked. The organizers are pretty strict about who they pick. Over the past few years of the event, only those from Germany, Austria and Norway were chosen. A British team will be allowed this year.
The organizers are looking for those who stand out. Some of the questions on the application include "Please list five funny or interesting facts that demonstrate why you would make a great naked sled racer" and "Do you have any hidden talents that may help you win the race or party tricks that will make you stand out at the after party?" It also asks for photos.
The competition is set to take place on February 15th The application is open until January 27th.
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