Fire & Ice Like a Local

Fire & Ice is not a “pop in for five minutes” situation. It’s a snow sculpture, fire, cold air, lots of standing around, and peak mountain-town energy. If you show up unprepared, you will leave early, grumpy, and questioning your life choices.

Let’s avoid that.

1. Dress for standing still, not skiing

This is the number one rookie mistake. You are not moving your body enough to generate warmth. You are admiring art and fire. Dress accordingly.

Pro-level wardrobe choices:

• Insulated boots with grip (ice does not care about your confidence)

• Layers, layers, layers

• Gloves you can still scroll with

• Hat that covers your ears, not just your vibe

• Hand warmers if you’re fancy or wise

if you’re warm, you’ll stay longer. If you’re cold, you’ll suddenly “remember something” and leave.

2. Don’t rush it. This isn’t Costco.

Fire & Ice is meant to be wandered. Slowly. Casually. With pauses.

Walk all the way around the sculpture. The best details are usually hiding on the back side, quietly judging people who only looked from one angle.

Bonus: slow walking keeps you upright.

3. Timing matters more than you think

Different times = different experiences.

Daytime:

Watch artists carve, tweak, argue with gravity, and bring massive snow blocks to life.

Nighttime:

Lights. Fire performances. Bonfire. Drama. This is when everything feels extra magical and slightly feral.

Hot tip: doing both is the elite move.

Fireworks:

Yes, fireworks. In winter. Over snow sculptures. Stick around for them. Leaving early means you miss one of the best moments of the whole event.

4. Eat something. Drink something. Trust me.

Cold + altitude + excitement = sneaky dehydration and hanger.

Fuel up before you arrive or plan food stops. Warm drinks are clutch. Pace yourself on adult beverages unless you enjoy standing still in the cold wondering why your toes hate you.

5. Parking strategy: don’t overthink it

If you can walk, walk. If you can carpool, do that. Fewer cars means less stress and more time enjoying literal fire instead of circling a lot like a confused goose.

6. Bring people. Or don’t. Both work.

Fire & Ice is great for:

• Families

• Date nights

• Friend groups

• Solo wanderers who like art and fire (a strong demographic)

There’s no wrong way to attend as long as you’re dressed appropriately and open to vibes.

7. Stay for the fire. Seriously.

The bonfire and fire performances are the mic drop. Leaving early is like watching a movie and skipping the ending.

Also, fire = warmth. This is not complicated.

8. Take the free shuttle like a genius

Parking can be limited, especially during peak times, so do yourself a favor and take the free Fire & Ice shuttle.

Less parking stress. Less circling. More time enjoying the event instead of muttering to yourself in a car.

This is a pro move. Use it.

Final expert advice

Fire & Ice rewards patience, layers, and curiosity. Don’t rush it. Don’t underdress. Don’t skip the fire.

Do those three things and congratulations, you just attended Fire & Ice like a pro. 🔥❄️

👉 Get schedules, maps, and event details at ExploreFraserColorado.com and plan accordingly.