UK ski charity Ski 4 Cancer is staging a series of challenges this winter in the Austrian ski resort of Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang over four separate weeks in March 2014
Individuals or teams will be challenged to ski the vertical height of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest (29,029ft or 8,848m), in just one day. Alternatively beginners or intermediates can opt to ski the vertical height of Austria’s highest mountain, the Großglockner (12,461ft or 3,798m) or the height of Mount Everest over two days.
Along with the fun of completing the challenger, as a reward for collecting £300 or more in sponsorship for Ski 4 Cancer, skiers and boarders participating will be able to save between £100 and to £300 off their next Neilson ski or board holiday.
“Skiing the height of Mount Everest in one day is a real challenge even for advanced skiers. The ‘one day’ aspect of this challenge is significant because nearly 1,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK every 24 hours. That’s why my personal target for skiing in this challenge will be £1,000,” said Rob Foster, Director of Services at Ski 4 Cancer, “Every person who completes the challenge and collects £300 in sponsorship will receive a £100 gift voucher, raise £600 and you’ll receive a £200 gift voucher, raise £900 and receive a £300 voucher!.”
The challenge weeks commence 4th, 11th, 18th and the 25th and places are limited, to register visit www.ski4cancer.org/ski-everest