2010 King Mountain Hang Gliding Championships
July 19-24, 2010

Mark your calendar with the above date! More details soon.

King Mountain - Idaho

King Mountain is located near Moore, Idaho, at the south end of the Lost River Range (See Map) in an area that compares quite favorably with the Owens Valley.

There are mountain ranges towering over 12,000 ft. above the 5,000 ft. valleys; booming thermals; outrageous turbulence; and the promise of long XC flights.

This is a world class Hang Gliding and Paragliding site guaranteed to test your flying skills. It is challenging, lots of fun, with superb flying in some of the most scenic mountains in the world. More information on the King Information page.

Largest US Hang Gliding Competition

King Mountain attracts glider pilots from all over the world. Every summer from 80 to 125 pilots come to fly the annual King Mountain contest. Is this your year? This is an advanced flying site that is sure to test your skills. Check out what other pilots have said about flying at King Mountain.

Contest Registration

Ashley Reads the King Mountain Warning Sign - Photo by Donna M
Ashley reads the King warning sign just
before her tandem flight - photo: Donna M

Registration Forms Packet - COMING SOON

2010 FORMS Packet (Adobe PDF)

Visit the Registration Forms Page to download individual forms, rules, and routes.

Competition - July 19-24, 2010

Tasks

Open distance XC along a specified route.  Bonus LZ's and handicap scoring for Recreation Class..

Entry Fee

Contest Entry Fee: TBA

Includes: Shirt, IHGA Membership, and Opening Party.

Other Fees:  Saturday night EMT Benefit BBQ $12 per person, $5 for kids under 12.

Classes: TBA

  • Recreation - Open to pilots who have never flown 75 miles prior to registration.
  • Sporting - King Posted gliders only.
  • Flex Wing - Open to all Flex Wings pilots.
  • Rigid - Open to all class 5 rigid wing pilots.
  • Women's - Open to all women pilots.
  • Team - 5 members with at least one member in the recreation class.
    • Team Class Note: There is a charge of $5 extra for each member in the team.

Scoring

The best 4 out of 6 days are scored.

RULES

See Contest Rules page.

 

 

What are They Saying About King Mountain?

  1. Mike Soderstrom's King report - 2008
  2. Idaho Outdoors - Xtreme Sports
  3. www.hanggliding.org
  4. www.sonomawings.com - King Mt. Stories

Where to stay: Lodging & Recreation page for a list of Hotels and Campgrounds.

 

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