Utah Hike & Fly Competition with Divisions for all skill levels
Utah Hike & Fly Competition with Divisions for all skill levels

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The application period for the 2024 Global Rescue XRedRocks has closed. Athlete announcement have been made. The race dates for 24′ are September 25-28. There is a mandatory safety briefing and registration September 24th at 1800. We will also have a full training day for all Challenge participants with Ben Abruzzo and other hike and fly veterans on the 24th.

What Division should you apply for? Read below.

The PRO division is meant for participants who have competed in any of the premiere hike and fly events in the world (ie Red Bull X-Alps, Bornes to Fly, X-Pyr, Eiger, etc.), OR have over 2,000 hours in an XC environment and have very solid top landing skills, AND who are very skilled at solo navigation in a mountain and desert environment, AND who are capable of traveling long distances by foot- especially up mountains! Prize money for the PRO Division will be announced when the application period opens.

Apply to the PRO Division

The ADVENTURE division is meant for fit and experienced XC pilots who want to take part in an organized, fun hike and fly event in an incredible part of the world. The ADVENTURE division will focus on fun and improving your skills. The ADVENTURE division tasks are very similar to the PRO tasks- they are hard! You can expect some tough ground miles and a lot of vertical on foot. Most Adventure tasks will not have top-landing demands that you would have in the PRO division.

Apply to the ADVENTURE Division

The CHALLENGE division is aimed at those who are very new to hike and fly and want to get a feel for what it’s all about. Pilots who have less than 300 hours in an XC environment should consider the CHALLENGE division. You will be provided with a physical training regimen and video series on the ins and outs of hike and fly competition (topics include navigation and app use, foot care, history of hike and fly, gear and packing, etc), mentoring will be provided before and during the race by some of the best hike and fly athletes in the world. The CHALLENGE Division is based on safe fun, some solid going uphill, and making good decisions in the high mountain desert environments of Utah.

Apply to the CHALLENGE Division

For the 2024 Global Rescue XRedRocks race instead of entry being judged mostly on a first-come, first-served basis we are implementing the following changes:

  1. There are 30 slots in both the Adventure and Pro divisions, and 5 spots will be reserved in the PRO division for international pilots, for a total of 65 participants. There are 20 slots for the CHALLENGE Division.
  2. Entry is $400 USD for ADVENTURE and PRO Division and $650 for the CHALLENGE Division. This covers retrieve, shuttle to start of race each day, Global Rescue XRedRocks Recaps hat (or similar), snacks and drinks on launch, safety and medical personnel, beer in goal, awards dinner, prize money and staff expenses. The additional fee for the CHALLENGE Division covers a physical training plan with Ben Abruzzo, monthly Q and A zoom meeting with one of our Pros, task and strategy briefings during the race, and mentorship before and during the race. These perks are available as well to our ADVENTURE and PRO Division racers, just let us know if you are interested.
  3. Cash prize in the PRO Division will be announced Jan 1, 2024.
  4. Applications will only be accepted until April 20th, 2024. All participants will be announced by May 1st, 2024.
  5. Applicants will be given priority entry by using the following points system:
  • 5 points for competing in the ADVENTURE class in 2021-2023
  • 5 points for making top 5 in the ADVENTURE class in 2021-2023
  • 10 points for competing in the PRO class in 2021-2023
  • 10 points for making the top 5 in PRO class in 2021-2023
  • 5 points for each additional significant hike and fly competition you’ve completed (see below in application)
  • 20 points if you’ve competed in the Red Bull X-Alps
  • 5 points if you were a supporter in the Red Bull X-Alps
  • additional points will be awarded based on the applicants specific resume – decided by the selection committee (which are comprised of the Task Committee in 2023- Ben Walker, Ben Abruzzo, Gavin McClurg, Tyler Burns, and Reavis Sutphin-Gray). Selection committee may change.