While the Elfstedentocht hasn't been held in 24 years, in that period we've had quite a few winters with enough frost to hold smaller, regional tour tour skatin

While the Elfstedentocht hasn't been held in 24 years, in that period we've had quite a few winters with enough frost to hold smaller, regional tour tour skating events (which can still attract 50,000+ people over the span of a few days). At least twice we came within a few days of organizing the Elfstedentocht. It's enough to keep the spirit alive, and it makes the event itself even more mythical.