Aviemore (Scotland), UK – In its third year, the Big Spring Clean, a mountain clearing initiate from the Ski Club of Great Britain, saw hundreds of volunteers heading to the Scottish mountains last weekend to clean up rubbish after an epic winter season.nIn the resort of CairnGorm Mountain, where there was still skiing available, many of the skiers, as well as plenty of walkers and dedicated litter pickers came along to pick up over 50 bags of trash. Around 80 people joined in the event on a fine day in the mountain resort.

In Nevis Range there were 46 volunteers who picked up 17 bags of litter, including many unusual items ranging from a New York bus ticket to a tin of sardines.

“Once again we have had a successful day of litter picking and have made a positive contribution towards the mountain and its habitats,” said Katie Gotla, who coordinated the event at CairnGorm for the Club. “As well as clearing the mountain from potentially damaging rubbish, organizing the Big Spring Clean is also a fantastic way to raise awareness about the effects of dropping litter.”

“I have had so many fantastic days on the mountain this season, the least I can do is give one back,” said volunteer Jane Davey from Inverness, who was clearing litter at CairnGorm.

The Big Spring Clean is part of the Ski Club of Great Britain’s Respect the Mountain campaign, which has been running since 2004.