13th Ice Warrior Challenge at Ski Dubai - in pictures

  • The 13th Ice Warrior Challenge was held at Ski Dubai on Saturday. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    The 13th Ice Warrior Challenge was held at Ski Dubai on Saturday. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Adventure-seeking competitors braved cold temperatures.
    Adventure-seeking competitors braved cold temperatures.
  • The event was held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council.
    The event was held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council.
  • The challenge involved a two-kilometre obstacle course.
    The challenge involved a two-kilometre obstacle course.
  • Competitors carried sand bags through the snow.
    Competitors carried sand bags through the snow.
  • Participants pulled themselves along the snow.
    Participants pulled themselves along the snow.
  • Competitors tackled a net climb.
    Competitors tackled a net climb.
  • Sub-zero temperatures and snow-covered obstacles tested participcants' endurance.
    Sub-zero temperatures and snow-covered obstacles tested participcants' endurance.
  • Participants could choose to compete or simply run the obstacle course for fun.
    Participants could choose to compete or simply run the obstacle course for fun.
  • Some took an icy plunge.
    Some took an icy plunge.
  • Those competing in the elite category had to finish in under 25 minutes.
    Those competing in the elite category had to finish in under 25 minutes.
  • More than 20 obstacles awaited adventurers.
    More than 20 obstacles awaited adventurers.
  • Participants slid down the snow-covered slope.
    Participants slid down the snow-covered slope.
  • Snow-covered tyres were one of many obstacles.
    Snow-covered tyres were one of many obstacles.