B.C. hikers break Guinness World Record at Cypress Mountain Resort

More than 1,500 hikers celebrated successful a Guinness World Record for most individuals mountain climbing concurrently at Cypress Mountain Resort Saturday in West Vancouver, B.C.

Tina Shi, official adjudicator for Guinness World Records, introduced that 1,560 members broke the earlier file of 815 hikers.

“Congratulations, you are officially amazing!” she declared.

Shi instructed CBC News that official stewards counted members in numerous areas to ensure nobody stopped mountain climbing, which may have disqualified the occasion.

She famous the file is particularly for mountain climbing collectively and never about attending to the highest.

“It’s a kind of spirit that encourages people to enjoy their community and do the same activity outdoors in the beautiful summer together,” she mentioned.

The occasion was organized by New Zealand out of doors clothes firm Kathmandu.

Company common supervisor Nick Russell mentioned the free occasion was about creating neighborhood and making it accessible.

“There’s people here of of all levels, from avid hikers to people that are, you know, getting on the mountain for the first time.”

Participants Keyvan Eslami and Niloufar Badihi mentioned they’re each frequent hikers.

“This looked like a good opportunity for us to do another hike!” Eslami mentioned.

He mentioned he was stunned at how many individuals confirmed up for the occasion.

Both hikers inspired others of all ages to attempt native hikes.

“Everybody should do some sort of hike, especially in the Vancouver area…. And I hope this [event] would encourage everyone to start hiking.”