Skier Aims For World Records By Skiing 20 Countries In Month
Skier Aims For World Records By Skiing 20 Countries In Month
Published : 04-Feb-2014 09:04
British skier Jamie Stevenson, who works for tour operator Ski Independence's Reservations Team, will attempt to break a Guinness World Record and raise money for Disability Snowsport UK next month.
Jamie is aiming to ski 20 different countries in only a month, travelling only by car and entirely on his own, covering a distance of over 6,500 miles throughout March, starting at Aviemore in Scotland and ending in Norway.
To beat the world record (which stands at 15 countries) he must ski a full run in each country and the run must be officially open, meaning it is crucial all resorts are open and have snow cover.
Jamie's trip will take him through the traditional skiing countries of France, Switzerland and Austria to those less well known by most skiers in the UK including Croatia, Hungary and Poland.
Ski Independence are sponsoring Jamie's efforts in France, Switzerland and Austria and he is seeking sponsors for other country legs of his trip via: facebook.com/skiworldrecord/
"I considered starting out in Oslo and finishing in Scotland, but I decided that the snow will be more 'guaranteed' in the Scandinavian countries, rather than the more temperate Scotland!" said Jamie.
"Whatever the weather it's sure to be an experience I will never forget and something I am really looking forward to."
Many thousands of people going skiing every year without thinking how hard it must be to ski with a disability. The Ski World Record attempt aims to raise enough funds to purchase a sit ski for Disability Snowsport Scotland, which in turn will help hundreds of people enjoy this exhilarating sport.
Jamie will be contributing to a Ski World Record video blog which will be regularly uploaded to the Ski Independence blog www.ski-i.com/blog
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