FAQ

Check out the specific schedule of events. You can expect 4 days of skating routes exploring the diverse and beautiful skating terrain that Seattle has to offer! Each route will be handcrafted by our local experts and range across a diversity of skill level, distance, and difficulty. We expect to have folks join from all over - the bigger the group, the more fun the skate! There will be many opportunities to socialize and meet people from skating communities all over.

The Seattle Distance Skating Club is hosting this event! We host weekly skates in the Seattle area to bring skaters of all levels together to explore trails amd city landscapes, enjoying the views and the friendship. Our regular Tuesday skates are all-level, at the pace of the slowest skater, no one left behind. Our regular Saturday skates are at the intermediate/advanced level and explore more difficult, hilly, or diverse terrain. All skaters are welcome to join and start having fun with us.

The routes will take place in diverse locations all over Seattle, showing off the best of what our beautiful Emerald City has to offer. Check out the schedule to find route details for each day of the event!

Each skate will be rated on a 1-5 🔥 spice scale for skaters to assess against their own skill level and what they can expect from each route. In general, skaters should be able to stride, turn, and perform at least one basic stop. All skates will have regular rest stops to regroup, refuel, hydrate, and recover. Additionally, each skate will have a leader to ensure no one gets left behind or lost on the route.

We ask that all skaters use protective equipment: helmets, elbow pads, kneepads, and wrist guards. Additionally, for nighttime skates, you need to bring a form of light - the more the better. Headlamps, blinking lights, reflective clothing or accessories are highly encouraged for post-sunset skates.

For every skate, skaters should assess the weather and dress appropriately. Seattle can get hot in the summer! Bring adequate water and food on each skate.

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Legally: "[Unlawful transit conduct:] Skates on roller skates or in-line skates, or rides in or upon or by any means a coaster, skateboard, toy vehicle, or any similar device. However, a person may walk while wearing skates or carry a skateboard while on or in a transit vehicle or in or at a transit station if that conduct is not otherwise prohibited by law."

In summary: if you are very careful to "walk" and not "skate" then it is legal to wear skates on King County metro, including buses and the light rail; otherwise you may be subject to a fine. We cannot endorse any particular behavior, you may choose behavior at your own risk.