El Dorado Park

2009 | Best Place to Get Frostbite and Grass Burn at the Same Time

Ice-blocking is the Orange County surrogate for actual seasons. Since the snow never falls here, but sliding down a hill is a universal joy, we make do with what we have--hills and ice. It's a stupid way to kill time with some friends, and it's a hell of a lot cheaper than driving to Big Bear and buying a lift ticket. Just grab a couple of $3.99 ice blocks from Ralphs, a towel to sit on and some immature friends, and then head out to a steep, grassy hill. The process is as... More »