For a limited time, New Yorkers can get high on it soon.
The city’s highest winter blading spot is set to open this coming week, more than 1,100 feet above the ground.
It’ll all be happening at Manhattan’s Hudson Yards development, where — yes — the tallest skating rink in New York City will allow patrons to glide over the 1,024-square-foot rink from January 10 through March 14.
However, instead of ice, visitors will be skating on “glis” – a synthetic material that is said to feel like the real thing. The “zero-energy ecological and synthetic ice rink” sky skate venue will be located in the indoor section of the Edge Observation Deck, which extends just 80 feet outside from the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards. The observation deck is the highest in the Western Hemisphere – and is perhaps best known for its glass-floored portion, which overlooks the city streets below.
Tickets – which include admission to Edge and skate rental – provide rink access for 30-minute intervals between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days a week and may bought online, Prices start at $48 per adult and go up to $73 for a Premium Admission Pass, which includes a glass of champagne and a personalized photo book – and $88 for an Express Admission that allows guests to use the primary lift and visit any Allows the ability to travel. the day of his election. Slightly discounted tickets are available for senior citizens and children over the age of 5; Children 5 and under are free.
After their time slot, guests are invited to enjoy the views from The Edge’s outdoor viewing area, which has views of Connecticut, Pennsylvania, the Atlantic Ocean, and everything in between. Those who do not feel dizzy from the experience may also consider purchasing tickets to the building city climb Offering, in which patrons pay to scale outside the building.
Sky Skate represents a rare pop-up ice – or “glis” – skating rink, at a time when roller skates have been overtaken by more traditional winter sports in trendy popularity. following a epidemic resurgence Grovier Chagle’s, from JFK Airport locations TWA Hotel to sunset park And rockefeller center All have hosted temporary roller discos, while most established venues have welcomed ice skaters.