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Ice skating and hockey are sports that are growing in popularity in northern California and southern Oregon. There are a few rinks in the area and if weather conditions allow the high alpine lakes to freeze over in the early winter, and if the ice is thick enough, and with out any major accumulation of snow to burry the ice, the lakes and ponds are sometimes used for ice skating.
Ice skating on frozen lakes can be extremely dangerous. The temperature in northern California and southern Oregon can can cause unstable ice when it fluctuates between above and below
freezing, from day to day, like the temperature commonly does. One day the temperatures could be below freezing the next
day the temp could be up in the 50s. Ice thicknesses are a result of
temperature and can change rapidly.
When attempting to venture out on the ice you can assume that ICE
IS NEVER TOTALY SAFE and must always be respected for it is unstable
and there is always lurking danger. This being said some ice
adventurers will use the 4 inch rule. For the frozen surface of a lake
to start supporting an average sized human the ice must be at least 4
inches thick and this is not always the case, there are many factors to
take in and unless you are an expert beware, you are taking your life
into your own hands when you step onto the ice.
Most of the lower altitude lakes never freeze to the point where
they are safe to cross. Ice skating when possible is usually only done
on higher altitude alpine lakes. One of the most popular ice ice skating
lakes is Castle Lake just out of Mount Shasta. This lake usually
freezes over and in certain conditions can be optimal for ice skating.
Mt. Shasta Ice Skating Rink
Mt. Shasta Parks and Rec built an ice skating rink at Shastice Public Park . The rink is lit at night by lights allowing after hours skating. There is rental equipment available for those without skates. The city does charge a fee to use the facility. Information of fees, hours and skating policy can be found on the mount shasta parks and recreation website . View the ice skating rink web cam.
Ashland Ice Skating
RinkThe Darex Family Ice Skating Rink is open from mid-November until mid-March. The Skating Rink offers a variety of skating possibilities, including ice hockey, family skate, and ice hockey. The rink is located in scenic Lithia Park . While you glide across the ice you'll be sheltered from the winter elements by the overhead covering. Rental skates are available for those with out skates.
Siskiyou Ice Rink
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| Official Website: http://www.msrec.org/icerink/ |
| Call for weather conditions: 530-926-1715 | Rink Info: 530-926-1702
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Live Ice Cam!!
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| Activities Include: Adult Hockey, Youth Hockey, Open Skating Hours & Group Events. |
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