Rumor has it Toboggan Nationals were spectacular this year–despite the cold winds and competing with the WhoDat! (or WhoDat?) fever of the Superbowl. There were even Saturday night fireworks (oh, how I do love my fireworks!). Unfortunately, however, I’m going on hearsay alone as, alas, I was not out there on the ice. But I’ve gathered a few nifty links that give an overall impression of the festivities, including a sweet (and fast!) ride down the chute…

Watch this to feel like you’re the toboggan’s front-man and click here for a Down East writer’s competition and costume experience.

As usual, I end my post ruminating on how lucky I am to live in such a cool place…Next year, you can be sure I’ll be reporting from the Snow Bowl live!