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Record definition
a. The altitude measurement must be taken from sea level to the exact location of the specified activity or occurrence.
b. An oxygen mask or similar breathing apparatus may be used.
c. The record is measured in metres and centimetres with the equivalent measurement also given in feet and inches.
d. The equipment used to confirm the altitude (e.g. altimeter and GPS) must be certified as accurately calibrated by a qualified expert before the record attempt and then sealed.
e. The same expert must then verify that the equipment has not been tampered with once the attempt has been completed.
f. The event must take place in a public place or venue open to public inspection.
- This record is based on the greatest altitude above sea level at which a three course meal can be served and eaten.
- This record may be attempted by a team of at least six people. A 'butler' is an optional extra.
- This record is measured in metres and centimetres, with the equivalent imperial measurement also given in feet and inches.
- All food, equipment, etc. must be carried up by the participants, with no additional help.
- The meal should be eaten at a table, with each participant (except the optional butler) seated at a chair. The furniture may be made of any suitable material but should have the appearance of the type of furniture that would be used at a formal dinner.
- The table should be laid with a white table cloth and set with a place for each diner. Each setting should include at least one glass and cutlery appropriate to the courses to be eaten and of a nature suitable for a formal meal.
- The meal should comprise of three courses which should be of the type served at formal meals. Wine should also be served, even though it is likely to freeze.
- It is not necessary for the food to be cooked at the summit but if it cooked prior to reaching the destination, it should be of an edible standard.
- Each diner must consume at least some of each course offered.
- The participants should be in formal dress for the meal. (The initial record-holders wore thermal clothing under dinner suits and evening dresses.)
- All uneaten food, the furniture and other equipment must be removed from the mountain after the attempt.
- Any equipment used to confirm location and/or altitude (e.g. altimeters and GPS) should be certified as accurately calibrated by an appropriate expert before the record attempt and then ‘sealed’. The same person should then certify that the equipment has not been tampered with once the attempt has been completed.
a. The altitude measurement must be taken from sea level to the exact location of the specified activity or occurrence.
b. An oxygen mask or similar breathing apparatus may be used.
c. The record is measured in metres and centimetres with the equivalent measurement also given in feet and inches.
d. The equipment used to confirm the altitude (e.g. altimeter and GPS) must be certified as accurately calibrated by a qualified expert before the record attempt and then sealed.
e. The same expert must then verify that the equipment has not been tampered with once the attempt has been completed.
f. The event must take place in a public place or venue open to public inspection.