As far as we are aware there isn't a single place to store FKT's (fastest known times) for significant Skimo events in the UK. Starting in 2021 we started to record these records for historical purposes and inspiration. This section will be added to over the years.
If you have any thoughts on this, on what should be included for example, just drop us an email at skimo@skimoscotland.co.uk
If you have any thoughts on this, on what should be included for example, just drop us an email at skimo@skimoscotland.co.uk
Cairngorm 4000er's
In 2021 we started recording FKT's for the Cairngorm 4000'ers. Due to COVID-19 the conventional starting point of the Cas Car Park proved illogical since the snow gates were closed at Glenmore. James Thacker was the first to register his time on the 27th February 2021 with a time of 07:50:56, starting and finishing at the snow gates. Nathan White quickly followed suit on the 3rd March 2021 with a time of 06:15:16, also from the snow gates at Glenmore. Both of these times saw them run the lower section until possible to transition to skis at the Cas Car park. There was also a foot section crossing the Lairig Ghru and once again a run out from various points.
A couple of days later on the 5th March 2021, Finlay Wild recorded a time of 04:46:00 from the snow gates at Glenmore.
Following this on 1st April 2021 Emma Holgate and Nathan White registered a time of 07:02:51. It was this round which was the catalyst for the future recording of a skimo round of the Cairngorm 4000'ers. Despite the fact that this was an outstanding round, Skimo Scotland questioned whether it was a genuine Skimo round or an amazing day out on the hill. The reason was that a third of the round was not done on ski with long sections snow free. After deliberating for many days, if people wish to register a FKT for the Cairngorm 4000er's the following guidelines must be adhered to:
Start and finish: Cairn Gorm summit.
Following summits must be reached: Ben MacDui, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Braeriach.
There must be at least 80% snow cover.
For recording FKT's, we will only record the fastest time done by one individual.
By introducing these guidelines, we are distinguishing between genuine Skimo rounds and all individuals skiing the 4000er's, which will still remain the ultimate ski mountaineering adventure for most individuals.
A couple of days later on the 5th March 2021, Finlay Wild recorded a time of 04:46:00 from the snow gates at Glenmore.
Following this on 1st April 2021 Emma Holgate and Nathan White registered a time of 07:02:51. It was this round which was the catalyst for the future recording of a skimo round of the Cairngorm 4000'ers. Despite the fact that this was an outstanding round, Skimo Scotland questioned whether it was a genuine Skimo round or an amazing day out on the hill. The reason was that a third of the round was not done on ski with long sections snow free. After deliberating for many days, if people wish to register a FKT for the Cairngorm 4000er's the following guidelines must be adhered to:
Start and finish: Cairn Gorm summit.
Following summits must be reached: Ben MacDui, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Braeriach.
There must be at least 80% snow cover.
For recording FKT's, we will only record the fastest time done by one individual.
By introducing these guidelines, we are distinguishing between genuine Skimo rounds and all individuals skiing the 4000er's, which will still remain the ultimate ski mountaineering adventure for most individuals.
FKT's
2 April 2022 Nathan White 04:58:00 (clockwise)
19 March 2022 Katie Henderson 05:34:00 (clockwise)
9 January 2022 Blair Aitken 06:45:00 (clockwise). Distance: 22.74km Ascent: 1546m
19 March 2022 Katie Henderson 05:34:00 (clockwise)
9 January 2022 Blair Aitken 06:45:00 (clockwise). Distance: 22.74km Ascent: 1546m
Cairngorm Eight Tops
Start and finish: Cairn Gorm summit.
Following summits must be reached: Ben Avon, Beinn a'Bhuird, Beinn Mheadhoin, Ben MacDui, Cairn Tool, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Braeriach.
2010 Roger Wild 27:00:00 (Nordic skis with 3 pin bindings and leather boots)
2013 Roger Wild 22:00:00 (Nordic skis with 3 pin bindings and leather boots)
15 March 2021 Finlay Wild 09:19:41 Distance: 53km Ascent: 3500m
Following summits must be reached: Ben Avon, Beinn a'Bhuird, Beinn Mheadhoin, Ben MacDui, Cairn Tool, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Braeriach.
2010 Roger Wild 27:00:00 (Nordic skis with 3 pin bindings and leather boots)
2013 Roger Wild 22:00:00 (Nordic skis with 3 pin bindings and leather boots)
15 March 2021 Finlay Wild 09:19:41 Distance: 53km Ascent: 3500m
Cairngorm 18 Munros
Start and finish: Cairn Gorm Summit.
Following summits must be reached: Bynack More, Beinn a'Chaorainn, Beinn a'Bhuird, Ben Avon, Beinn Bhreac, Beinn Mheadhoin, Derry Cairngorm, Ben Macdui, Carn a'Mhaim, Devils Point, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Monadh Mor,Beinn Bhrotain, Mullach Clach a'Bhlair, Sgor Gaoith and Braeriach.
20 March 2021 Finlay Wild 18:50:43 Distance: 105km Ascent: 6000m
Following summits must be reached: Bynack More, Beinn a'Chaorainn, Beinn a'Bhuird, Ben Avon, Beinn Bhreac, Beinn Mheadhoin, Derry Cairngorm, Ben Macdui, Carn a'Mhaim, Devils Point, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Monadh Mor,Beinn Bhrotain, Mullach Clach a'Bhlair, Sgor Gaoith and Braeriach.
20 March 2021 Finlay Wild 18:50:43 Distance: 105km Ascent: 6000m
Lawers 8
Start and finish: NN604 383
Following summits must be reached: Meall Corraniaich, Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers, Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh, An Stùc, Meall a'Choire Leith, Meall nan Tarmachan.
26th January 2023 Blair Aitken 11:36:00 Distance: 33.3km Ascent: 2931m
Following summits must be reached: Meall Corraniaich, Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers, Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh, An Stùc, Meall a'Choire Leith, Meall nan Tarmachan.
26th January 2023 Blair Aitken 11:36:00 Distance: 33.3km Ascent: 2931m