Canoes line up at the foot of Old Quebec City in Canada. 50 teams are getting ready to brave dangerous ice slabs and swirling currents.
A signal goes off and they launch onto the frozen surface of the river, using metal studded shoes to push the boats.
This isn’t an expedition or rescue mission. These athletes are taking part in the extreme sport of ice canoe racing.
The 3.2-kilometre race is part of the Quebec Winter Carnival which is one of the biggest cold weather festivals in the world. Known locally as simply ‘Carnaval’ it brings thousands of people to the province every February.
But the 10-day-long festival is more than just a
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