The heroic flatlander … Ferdinand van Schelven (NED) and his supporter hike to take off at Passo Tonale, Italy, 23 July 2011. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Day 7
A pilot near the Tri Ceme, Italy, 22 July 2011. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Day 6
GPS altitude and barometric altitude

GPS versus barometric altitude: the definitive answer
Red Bull X-Alps 2011 DVD - Jan Skrabalek (CZE) Hiking. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011 DVD
Michael Gerbert (GER) takes off at the foot of the Tre Cime during the Red Bull X-Alps, Italy on 21 July 2011. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Day 5/6
PMA reiterate they want Serial Class only in FAI Cat 1 events

PMA confirm their Serial position
Toma Coconea on his way to the Tre Cime turnpoint on 20 July 2011. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Day 4
Red Bull X-Alps 2011 - The clash of the Titans: Toma Coconea (ROM) and Christian Maurer (SUI1) go head to head on the ground

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Day 3 roundup
Xavier having fun at the dunes of Huamey on the coast. Photo: James Johnson

Friends gather to say goodbye to Xavier Murillo
2011 Red Bull X-Alps start Sunday 17 July at 09:00

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: 24 hours to go!