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Ski Style Competition were Dom Harrington and Gus Kenworthy respectively.


The blistering cold meant we couldn’t hack the snowsports for long so took in all else Freeze had to offer, especially the marquee’d shopping village – a welcome shield from the torrential downpour that appeared later that day. There were lots of hot toddies and steaming plates of food to keep the cockles warm plus dedicated ski lodges; Coors Light Après Ski Bar and the Metro Lodge. But the award for most buzzing enclosure went to Desperado Factory, kitted out with mini skate park and bumping club space, the factory stayed packed from midday to midnight.


London Freeze was a surreal experience, the mix of concrete, snow and ski lodge has left a lasting impression that can probably only be surpassed by the real deal ski slope experience.


For me the ‘peak’ of Saturday’s event was Grandmaster Flash and Public Enemy! Grandmaster exploded on the decks taking us from Blondie’s ‘Rapture’ to Run DMC’s ‘Tricky’ to Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies’ all in one sitting. The big blue tent became party central in the blink of an eye and after a too short set got even better when Chuck D and the incomparable Flava Flav took control of the mic.


London Freeze was a surreal experience, the mix of concrete, snow and ski lodge has left a lasting impression that can probably only be surpassed by the real deal ski slope experience. While lacking a certain something at times overall it was a great way to spend a winter’s day.


www.relentlessfreeze.com • Words: Enam G Images: Shadowxxvii


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