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CairnGorm Mountain Attempts World Record For Skiing in Kilts

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Started by Admin in Ski News - 15 Replies

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Admin posted Mar-2010

CairnGorm Mountain ski area above Aviemore in Scotland is attempting to set a world record for the largest number of kilted skiers/boarders skiing/boarding down a piste at once. The attempt will take place on Saturday 6th March at 11am and all money raised will be split between Maggie's Highland hospice and the local Badenoch and Strathspey Schools Skiing Programme.

The centre is aiming to have 600 kilted skiers and snowboarders ski in a single consecutive line from the Ptarmigan Top Station at CairnGorm Mountain all the way down to car park level.

Ian Whitaker, Chief Executive at CAirnGorm Mountain said:
"Snow conditions this winter are so fantastic at CairnGorm Mountain that staff wanted to celebrate the skiing from top to bottom in a memorable way that would also involve the public. So far this year we have held two torch light descents but the "CairnGorm in Kilts" world record attempt would be unique to Scotland and Scottish Skiing. We hope that our customers will embrace the fun and also know that they are raising money for two great local causes."


Participants should be competent intermediate / advanced skiers or snowboarders capable of skiing slowly and steadily from the top station down the Traverse, Coire Cas, Zig Zags and the lower slopes without stopping. (world record attempts require the line to be consecutive and a moving single line.)

It is possible for non participants to make a donation to Maggie's by visiting this link http://www.justgiving.com/CairnGormMountain
In the event of poor weather on the 6th March the attempt will be made on Sunday 7th March (and again finally on the 13th March). Full updates and details will be posted on the CairnGorm Mountain web site.
cS24

Pablo and Dave Mac! Your mountains need you...
The Admin Man

Dave Mac
reply to 'CairnGorm Mountain Attempts World Record For Skiing in Kilts'
posted Mar-2010

Would love to oblige admin, but I'm in Austria now, and intend to stay there until I'm forced to go back. That will not be until mid March at the earliest.

I wonder if they will make for a "true" Scotman rule? That could be a bit brass monkey! :shock:

Brucie
reply to 'CairnGorm Mountain Attempts World Record For Skiing in Kilts'
posted Mar-2010

It can be a little cool when going off piste!!! :shock:

And clicking in can send a cool vapour northwards!!! )
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"

Bandit
reply to 'CairnGorm Mountain Attempts World Record For Skiing in Kilts'
posted Mar-2010

The Beeb says they made it work on the day. A new world record :D

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8552225.stm

Getjim
reply to 'CairnGorm Mountain Attempts World Record For Skiing in Kilts'
posted Mar-2010

Wonder if the illustrious Pablo was taking part?

Pablo Escobar
reply to 'CairnGorm Mountain Attempts World Record For Skiing in Kilts'
posted Mar-2010

Pablo is skiing at Nevis Range. Pablo also isn't Scottish so I see no reason for him to wear a kilt - he would just be an impostor!

Getjim
reply to 'CairnGorm Mountain Attempts World Record For Skiing in Kilts'
posted Mar-2010

Pablo Escobar wrote:Pablo is skiing at Nevis Range. Pablo also isn't Scottish so I see no reason for him to wear a kilt - he would just be an impostor!


School boy error. Silly me.

AllyG
reply to 'CairnGorm Mountain Attempts World Record For Skiing in Kilts'
posted Mar-2010

bandit wrote:The Beeb says they made it work on the day. A new world record :D

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8552225.stm


Thanks Bandit, it does look pretty impressive. I wonder if they all owned their kilts or whether they hired them for the day? I bet a proper kilt is quite expensive to buy.

Ally

Topic last updated on 06-March-2010 at 21:55