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Breckenridge Breaks Shot Ski Record For The 13th Time

How many people does it take to break a shot ski world record? Breckenridge Distillery just proved it takes 1,420 thirsty skiers and 2,489 feet of pure determination.
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Breckenridge Breaks Shot Ski Record For The 13th Time
Credit: Breckenridge Distillery

Breckenridge Distillery has set a new world record for the longest shot ski for the 13th time as part of the 62nd annual Ullr Fest in Breckenridge, Colorado. The event featured 1,420 people drinking from a ski measuring 2,489 feet in length.

The record attempt took place on Main Street in the Colorado mountain town.

In total, 507 skis were connected end-to-end to achieve the final length.

The shot ski is the traditional kickoff for Ullr Fest, an annual town-wide winter celebration that pays homage to the Norse god of snow. Participants wear Viking helmets and take part in a parade and other events in hopes of ensuring a snow-filled ski season.

Credit: Breckenridge Distillery

Participants in the shot ski consumed Mountain Shot, a new ready-to-drink (RTD) mushroom whiskey.

The spirit is described as having a “smooth chocolate-mint kick” and is bottled at 69 proof (34.5% ABV).

Mountain Shot is available in on-the-go pouches and standard 750ml bottles.

Breckenridge Distillery is known as one of the highest-altitude distilleries in the world, operating at 9,600 feet.

The use of a ready-to-drink product for the large-scale event also reflects the spirits industry’s growing focus on convenience and occasion-based packaging. The RTD category has seen significant global growth, with brands developing new formats to capture consumer interest in outdoor and celebratory settings. This year’s record-breaking event marks the 13th time the distillery has broken the record.

Hannah Thompson

Hannah Thompson is a whiskey educator who helps consumers understand everything they need to know to make an informed decision about whiskey investment. She has been working in the secondary whiskey market since 2019 and joined The Whiskey Wash team when Mark Littler took over as Editor in Chief. Working with Mark Littler Hannah has amassed a broad range of whiskey knowledge and specializes in helping consumers make education driven cask investments. Hannah has authored two published works of fiction and her background in research and creative writing lets her create interesting and informative articles to give people a solid understanding of the world of whiskey.

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