Just about a year after setting it at 1,350 people, the town of Breckenridge and the people behind Breckenridge Distillery have returned to reclaim the record for the longest shot-ski in history.
Since around 2013, the people of Breckenridge and the people of Park City have been in a heated competition to hold the record for the longest shot-ski ever. The first noted record was set by Breckenridge, with a 313-foot long shots and 113 people. The numbers have only been growing since then, making some substantial jumps to well over 1,000 people.
Park City set a previous record of ~1,360 back in October, but the people of Breckenridge just couldn’t let that slide. This past week, at Breckenridge’s 60th annual Ullr festival, 1,377 people and 495 skis combined to create a 2,469 foot shot-ski train, officially creating a new record.
“The shot ski kicked off the 60th annual Ullr Fest, Breckenridge’s annual celebration of all things snow. Winter worshippers donning Viking helmets take over downtown Breckenridge with a rowdy parade and ski-town shenanigans to pay homage to Ullr – the Norse god of snow – in hopes that he will bless the town with a powder-filled ski season.” – Breckenridge Distillery
Assuming each individual on the shot-ski took a typical shot (1.5 fl. oz), and assuming my math is 100% correct, the people of Breckenridge simultaneously consumed a little more than 16 gallons of alcohol. That’s a lot of alcohol in one moment. That’s a little more than a half barrel keg in one split moment. I imagine the only time people consume more booze in one town in one moment is when the clock strikes midnight on New Years.
Congratulations to Breckenridge for setting this sweet record. Park City, we’ll be watching for your response!
Related: Park City Breaks Record For Longest Shot-Ski (1,340 Drinkers)
Image Credit: Breckenridge Distillery via YouTube