Surbiton Ski Sunday is set to make a much anticipated return as wobbly competitors take on St Mark's Hill.

Sitting firmly in London and fairly far from any snow covered mountains, the fact there is nothing to ski on is not a hurdle for the event.

Organisers have reversed the science so instead of skiing on ice or snow, the competitors put on the ice on their shoes to create the needed slip.

Now in its seventh year the event has seen hundreds ski down the hill and attempt to set a world record over the suburban course.

The current World Record is held by international competitor Jesper Hedlend from Sweden with a time of 9.97 seconds.

Robin Hutchinson, initiator of the sport, said: "We hope as many people as possible will join in this year and help raise money for Shooting Star Chase. "Surbiton Ski Sunday democratises skiing taking it out of the hands of the well to do and wealthy and putting it out on the streets."

If this is not enough to draw in the crowds, rumour has it there will be a team from the Surrey Comet taking part.

Surrey Comet:

Pic credit: Jon Sharman

The skiing will take place on October 18, between 11am and 1pm at St Mark’s Hill.

There is still time to sign up as a team of three. Go to suburbanskiing.org to find out the details.

Fancy dress is encouraged but not essential.