The world record event was sponsored by: Shotski® Bar, Leinenkugel, Dahlquist Heating & Cooling, Trappers Fireplace Gallery, Northern Lakes Amusement and The Nutty Squirrell. 

Photo above: After reviewing the official documentation, Attorney Morgan Tomczyk (Mornig Glory Law LLC), on behalf of World Record Academy, handed the new world record certificate to the Shotski's Bar owners Jaime and Rick Riemer.

"Shotskis Bar in Eagle River broke the world record for the longest shotski with an official length of 2,454.95 feet long. 468 skis were used during the record,"the wjfw.com reports.

"According to Skotskis, the previous record was set in Breckinridge, Colorado with a length of 1,997 feet. Skotskis posted a video of their attorney presenting a certificate in their honor. The event is recognized and will be verified by the world record academy through local C.P.A. and meteorology specialists.

"Last weekend, Shotskis raised a total of $22,895.50 for local programs and organizations in the community.

SETTING THE NEW WORLD RECORD

"Preparation for the event started in 2017 when we started collecting skis from our customers. The Sno-Eagles Snowmobile club and volunteers helped remove all the bindings and washed the skis. All skis were then attached, had Velcro placed on them every 18 inches, and stacked on a trailer for transport," says co-owner Jamie Riemer.

"The day of the event they were brought down wall street, once they arrived the road was blocked off and assembly started. After being laid down the land surveyor Gregory Maines measured the length.

"The Shotski officially surveyed at 2454.95 feet which beat the existing official record in Breckenridge of 1,997 feet. The shotski consisted of 468 skis that were all attached to be one consecutive ski. We had 1187 participants that were verified by our accountant Laure A. Wiernik-Neitzal at registration," added co-owner Rick Riemer.

"Each person participating first had to reserve a spot on the ski through Eventbrite. The day of the event participants were checked in, age verified (21 years of age or older), wrist banded, signed a waiver with name, email, and phone, given a sticker with a number (which was for raffle prize entry only not assigned spot on the ski.

"They were then given a fireball shot glass with Velcro on the bottom & a mini bottle of fireball to be poured on the ski (This process was witnessed by both the accountant and the Attorney) (witness statements attached). Participants were then able to take part in of fundraising activities at Shotskis®.

"We ran out of time to register more people and at 3:55 cut off registration due to time restraints of keeping the road closed. Accountant verified at the time of cut of we had 1187 participants for the shotskis. Volunteers assisted via golf carts getting people lined up on the ski.

"Radio personnel Mike Wolfe of WRJO 94.5 gave a one-minute warning. Rick Riemer advised participates when to pick up the ski, and I (Jaime Riemer) announced when to pour their fireball. Rick & I then went to our place on the ski and Mike Wolfe then did a countdown from ten to assure the shots were done simultaneously.

"Professional photographer and Drone Tech Dan Dumus was on site for video coverage. We had previously received approvals and permits for signage and amplified devices through our city council. We had also received approvals from the city police department as well as the sheriff's department who were present on site. Our Lawyer, Morgan Tomczyk was on site at the registration as well as with us out on the street.

"This Shotski world record attempt was one event during our annual Summer Social/Community Fundraiser and was free to all participates to participate, weekend fundraisers did raise $22,895.50 for ten organizations in Eagle River, WI."

Shotski’s is Eagle River’s hottest bar and live music venue. Owners Jaime and Rick Riemer opened Shotski’s in 2017 with one purpose, to run a fun space with the best bartenders, serving the best customers, at the best music venue in the Northwoods.

Rick, Jaime, Family and Friends spent countless hours creating a unique outdoor event space which has become the pride and joy of Shotski’s. The 13,000 square ft area is complete with a covered stage, built in dance floor and full-service bar all under a 100-foot tent to ensure events can go on rain or shine.

Outside the tent is flush bathrooms, cornhole boards, & horseshoe pits! Shotskis offers live music every Saturday the have had the pleasure of working with bands from the area all the way to national acts such as Confederate Railroad and Blackhawk.

A ‘shotski’ is where multiple alcoholic shots are taken from multiple people off an actual ski. A shotski, or shot-ski, is a ski with shot glasses glued to it. Revelers, by lining up alongside it and tipping it back together, can take a shot a the exact same moment.

"A 'shotski', as it’s called, involves several shot glasses placed equidistant apart across the deck of a discarded downhill ski, allowing several folks to concurrently down a shot. Shotskis are the sizzling fajitas of the barroom—you can’t help but notice when someone orders one, the Punch reports.

They can also chant in unison, "Shot-sk! Shot-ski! Shot-ski!" before, during, and after the liquor is shot.