“This is Nenana, Alaska — a small town with one of the biggest traditions in the state.Every spring since 1917, people from around the world place a bet on one simple question:When will the Tanana River break up?That’s the Nenana Ice Classic.A wooden tripod is placed on the frozen river, connected to a clock in town.The moment the ice moves and the tripod shifts — the clock stops.That exact time determines the winner.Some years the prize is a few thousand dollars.Other years, it’s over 300,000.I

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28K views · 1K reactions | On my way north I stopped over for the night in Nenana. After breakfast, I did a quick tour around town. Did you know they have the Nenana Ice Classic you buy tickets to guess the day the river ice will break up? A classic Alaskan tradition 鸞 | Alaska Outdoors Television | Facebook