One Month to Go:
Countdown to a New Ski World Record.
The Impressive Numbers Behind the #KitzSkiWelt2025WR14 Project
Final preparations are underway: Christian Flühr, a 13-time ski world record holder, is on the verge of achieving another milestone in ski history. With his ambitious plan to use 80 lifts and ski slopes in a single day, he is tackling one of the most demanding challenges in the sport – a unique combination of endurance, precision, and meticulous planning. On January 31, 2025, he aims to set a new Guinness World Record in the Tyrolean ski areas of KitzSki and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental. The goal is to become the first skier ever to use 80 lift and slope installations in one day, covering several hundred kilometers and surpassing both the current official Guinness World Record and the unofficial benchmark.
A Record-Breaking Project of Superlatives
The scale of this endeavor is extraordinary:
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Two of the world’s largest ski areas: The route spans 25 kilometers as the crow flies between its southernmost and northernmost points, even crossing a state border.
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139 lift systems: The total number of potential lifts in the two ski areas highlights the enormous infrastructure.
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250 kilometers on skis: Christian Flühr’s record attempt will cover a distance comparable to skiing from Munich to Zurich.
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Thousands of vertical meters: Some of the most notable descents include:
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Kandleralm Run (Brixen/Westendorf): 1,211 meters of vertical drop
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Brandstadl-Scheffau: 965 meters
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Pengelstein-Skirast: 1,000 meters
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Fleckalmbahn: 971 meters
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The legendary Streif as the final run (900 meters)
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Officials On-Site
The record attempt will be supervised by an official team from thereferees. Upon successful completion, the world record certificates will be awarded immediately – a fitting conclusion to an extraordinary day.
Christian Flühr’s Skiing Journey
Christian Flühr’s roots are far from the mountains: he grew up in Oberhausen (Germany), in the heart of Germany’s Ruhr Valley, and only discovered the Alps at the age of 19 during his military service. However, his first experience on snow came at just two years old, guided by his father at the Stinesser lift in Fischen (Germany). He learned to ski at Olympian Gustl Berauer’s ski school at Spitzingsee (Germany) and later honed his skills in Filzmoos (Austia), where he often stayed at the home of Olympic silver medalist Brigitte Totschnig.
Twenty-five years ago, Christian set his first world record in marathon skiing: from December 15 to 18, 1999, he skied non-stop for an impressive 68 hours and 23 minutes in Obertauern (Austria).
In 2008, he broke new ground with a marathon skiing world record of 264 hours (11 days) in Obergurgl (Austria) – a record that remains unbeaten to this day.
The Road to the Record
Since mid-November, Christian has been commuting between Unterlaus (Feldkirchen-Westerham, Germany) and Kitzbühel to prepare for his attempt. He also trains regularly at Hocheck in Oberaudorf. His intensive preparations, along with the strong support from the local ski community, give him confidence for January 31, 2025.
Christian Flühr states: “I know what’s ahead, and I’m well-prepared. Staying positive and believing in oneself are key. The support and encouragement I receive on the slopes and in Kitzbühel are incredibly motivating.”
Be There Live: Record Day
Starting two days before the attempt (January 29, 2025), a live ticker will go live on the website www.Bond-Auf-Bretter.com at 12:00 PM, keeping updated on the progress of the #KitzSkiWelt2025WR14 project.
On January 31, 2025, Christian Flühr will not only push the boundaries of skiing but also demonstrate the power of passion and perseverance.