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THE CRESTA SPECIAL - With The Two Fastest Record Holders Of The Most Thrilling Ice Run In The World

February 01, 2021 • Bella Syme & Emma Woodward • Season 1 • Episode 3

This week we talk to you about the infamous Cresta Run in St Moritz. There is only one Cresta Run - the oldest skeleton racing toboggan track in the world and the only one made of natural ice.

We are kindly joined by James Sunley - President of the St Moritz Tobogganing Club and Cresta record holder for 16 years, as well as Olympic skeleton racer and current record holder of the Cresta, Lord Clifton Wrottesley (or 'The Dark Lord!').

We also discuss the recent avalanches in the Alps and answer your questions about avalanche safety.

Lastly we hear from Emma about what it was like working in one of the top chalets in the Alps, her career following that, plus changes happening in the ski industry post Brexit and Covid.

Very special thanks to:

@jamessunley

@clifton.wrottesley

@thecrestarun

* Please note - apologies to Clifton as we incorrectly introduce him as an Olympic bobsleigh racer - he was an Olympic SKELETON racer!

USEFUL LINKS

The Cresta Run

https://www.cresta-run.com/home/

https://www.cresta-run.com/ride-the-cresta/facts-about-the-cresta/

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St Moritz

https://www.als-ski.com/st-moritz-hotels/2017/5/hotel-kulm-awl6e?rq=badrutt

For further info and to book please contact info@als-ski.com

The Kulm Hotel