Red Bull X-Alps: Application deadline looms
23 August, 2024, by Cross CountryPilots thinking of putting in an entry into ‘the world’s toughest adventure race’ have until the end of August to apply.
Successful applicants for the Red Bull X-Alps need to be clocking around 200 mountain flying hours a year to qualify, be a strong hiker and super comfortable in remote Alpine launches and landings – and strong conditions.
Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
Former X-Alps pilot Kinga Masztalerz says: “Anyone who’s thinking about it and whose heart beats faster when they think about the race and is ready to train really hard, to put all their heart and mind into preparation and the big challenge that the race represents should apply.
“It’ll take you through the highest highs and the lowest lows. But at the end, you’ll come out on the other side a better pilot and stronger human.”