It's a simple concept really. Take engineering students from across Canada and challenge them to create a sliding surface made from concrete. Attach a crew compartment to the top, add some brakes, and you have a toboggan! Then put five of engineers into their contraption and push them down a snowy incline. Stand back and watch the fun! Just stand clear!

The 2010 GNCTR was held at the Glen Eden Ski Hill near Milton, Ontario. McMaster University was the host institution, and both Mac teams made it to the semi-finals in the head-to-head 'King of the Hill' competition The MACadors went to the final, before losing to a very quick U of Calgary team.

This is engineering for fun and danger! It was an amazing event and an amazing day!

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