Peter Thorn, at the Clash Dash 2008

We are delighted to be able to inform the club that at the AGM of Snowsport Scotland Peter Thorn was recognised as Snowsport Scotland Ski Person  of the Year for his contribution to Huntly Nordic Ski Club and SnowSport Scotland Nordic Committee.

The citation delivered by Jane Harvey included:

“It is 11 years since the founding of Huntly Nordic Ski Club. Peter Thorn has been the secretary of the club since its inception. However the term “secretary” does not do justice to the many things Pete does for the club: secretary; event organiser; race organiser; race director; fiercely competitive veteran racer; equipment provider and maintainer; coach; tour leader; track setter in Clashindarroch forest; newsletter editor. He liaises with Forest Enterprise to maintain access to the forest trails and interfaces with local planners on other threats such as the proposed wind farm.”……….

“His contribution in the skiing community also reaches beyond Huntly Club. Peter Thorn is Chair / Secretary of the Snowsport Scotland Nordic Committee, Scottish representative on the Snowsport GB Nordic Executive and Co-director of the GB Rollerski Series.”……

“Pete has been an essential part of the foundation which is allowing Scottish and UK skiers to compete successfully in international cross country ski races. Many of us, particularly in North East Scotland but throughout UK cross country skiing, are indebted to Pete for the contribution he makes. “

Well Done Pete!