Craig recently participated in Disability Snowsport UK's third National Skiathon which took place on Tuesday 17th May 2011 at all 6 UK indoor ski and snowboarding centres.
For over 30 years, Disability Snowsport UK has worked to bring people living with disabilities the chance to experience the thrill and joy of skiing alongside, and on an equal basis with, able-bodied helpers. The charity aims to enhance quality of life for disabled people through fitness, mobility, freedom, social interaction and independence. It is also an opportunity to identify and nurture potential athletes and help disabled people to conquer the barriers that confront them in daily life.
'6' was very much the key number for the event as skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities were invited to take part in teams of 6, alongside the British Disabled Ski Team (BDST), as well as an exciting collection of Britain's top freestylers and celebrities.
As a Heat Holders ambassador Craig Phillips joined former 5 times Olympic skier Graham Bell, ambassador for Heat Holders Ski Socks, on the slopes to support the charity and, of course, wore their intensely warming Heat Holders socks.
There were fun and frolics on the slopes as teams were challenged to ski or board 666 runs of their chosen indoor ski slope in 6 hours in an attempt to raise £35,000 for Disability Snowsport UK. There were also prizes for the team who raised the most sponsorship money and for the team who completed the most runs in the allocated time.
Craig had a fantastic day skiing alongside his team and felt happy to lend his time and support to such a deserving charity.
To learn more about Disability Snowsport UK or to sponsor a team, visit www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk