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Weʼve raised £380 to DSUK (Disability Snowsport UK)
- Canazei, Province of Trento, Italy
- Funded on Friday, 6th April 2018
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So this season I am going to be completing the Sellaronda challenge as a sponsored event in aid of DSUK (Disability Snowsports UK).
Disability Snowsport UK is a people-centred organisation with a unique sense of purpose: that anyone regardless of their disability can take part in and enjoy the thrill of snowsports. They have applied exceptional know-how and adaptability for over 30 years to enable those with a disability to experience the joy of skiing alongside the able-bodied. They provide exciting and life enhancing activities for individuals or groups who require adaptive equipment and/or special instruction and support.
DSUK Mission Statement
"To promote equality and opportunity for people with disabilities to take part in snowsports and to help improve their enjoyment and standard of performance at the level of their choice.”
I am extremely passionate about skiing and love being on the mountain, I’ve been fortunate enough to have the support of my family and friends from a young age and believe everyone should get a chance to experience the feeling of being on top of the world and then flying down the side of a mountain.
The Sellaronda is a circular ski route that takes you around 4 out of the 12 ski areas of the Dolomiti Superski area of the Dolomites, Südtyrol in north east Italy. The circuit is 42km long comprised of blue, red and black runs all connected by cable cars, chairlifts and gondolas. At the heart of the Sellaronda is the Sella massif mountain group. I’m planning on skiing it clockwise (the orange Sellaronda) starting from the Belevedere ski area in Canazei.
The challenge is to complete this circuit 4 times in one day. I will be tracking my progress, test laps and final attempt using the Crystal Ski Explorer app, then posting my results on here and my social media platforms.
Thank you for all your support and wish me luck!
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- 6 years ago
Daniel Shaw
6 years agoWell guys and gals... I DID IT!! 😎😝👍 mission accomplished. Here is my ski tracker for the day. 106.1km traveled on skis 77.5km on lifts (183.6km in total in 8 hours 12 minutes) 35 runs, top speed of 102.9km/h and 2 very stiff legs. I’m absolutely exhausted and overwhelmed with the donations and support. All for a fantastic cause and the biggest ski day I’ve ever done. Thanks again, Time for a beer or 5 I think 🍻 salute!
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- 6 years ago
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- 6 years ago
Daniel Shaw
6 years agoSo today I did my first test lap for the Sellaronda Challenge; Conditions were sunny, strong winds and busy slopes with long lift queues. The pistes were choppy and some of the chairs weren't running at full speed due to the high winds. Ideally I need to complete the circuit in 2 hours or less to achieve 4 laps in a day. Today the conditions weren't right. However I'm pretty confident that with freshly waxed skis, quieter slopes and nicer weather after half term I should be able to do it. Overall, not bad for the first attempt!
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Debbie Kirk
Mar 16, 2018
Well done Dan. Great achievement for a good cause
£10.00
Joe Hartley
Mar 15, 2018
Top work Dan the Man! Great amount raised too :) peace out xx
£20.00
Amy Jones
Mar 13, 2018
Well done! For a great charity too 😊
£10.00
Jillian Forster
Mar 13, 2018
Well done Dan - we knew you had the determination to do this.
£20.00
Emma Greenfield-Edwards
Mar 13, 2018
You've got this Dan! 4 time's a charm :0)
£20.00
Scah
Mar 13, 2018
£20.00
Kat
Mar 13, 2018
Good luck Dan! Xx
£10.00
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Daniel Shaw
Canazei, Province of Trento, Italy
My name is Dan and I’m currently a resort rep for Crystal Ski Holidays in Val di Fassa, Italy. I absolutely love skiing, this is my 6th winter season on skis. I started skiing 20 years ago and have been a qualified instructor for the past 10 years. I’m raising funds for DSUK.