Ski Club of Great Britain
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The Ski Club of Great Britain is a recreational snow sports club, founded on May 6, 1903. It is a not-for-profit organisation. The Ski Club was until the 1960s responsible for the British racing teams.
Respect the Mountain campaign
The Ski Club's Respect the Mountain campaign aims to raise awareness for the environment and safety whilst on the mountains, offering simple advice and tips to be safe and "green" on the mountains.Notable Presidents
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The Lord Dowding) (1924-25) - Sir Claud SchusterClaud Schuster, 1st Baron SchusterClaud Schuster, 1st Baron Schuster, GCB, CVO, KC was a British barrister and civil servant noted for his long tenure as Permanent Secretary to the Lord Chancellor's Office. Born to a middle-class Mancunian family, Schuster was educated at St. George's School, Ascot and Winchester College before...
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(later Lord Schuster) (1932-34) - Sir Malcolm Eve GBE MC QC (1950)
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(1974-81) - Alan BlackshawAlan BlackshawAlan Blackshaw OBE was an English mountaineer, skier and civil servant who was President of the Alpine Club from 2001 to 2004.-Early life:...
(1997-2003)