2009 King Mt. Design by Dan Gravage

King Mountain Championships
July 20-25, 2009

King Mountain - Idaho

This year the Idaho Hang Gliding Association (IHGA) contest is a sanctioned USHPA National Contest.

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.

Another great design by Dan Gravage

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 CompetitionAshley Reads the King Mountain Warning Sign - Photo by Donna M

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.

2009 Nationals Registration

Get the 2009 Registration Forms Packet:

2009 FORMS Packet (Adobe PDF: 5 pages 98KB)

 

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

Ashley reads the King warning sign just before her tandem flight - photo: Donna M

Competition - July 20-25, 2009

UPDATES: Route widths, Classes updated 7-2-2009.

TASKS

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

Entry Fee:

Contest Entry Fee: $125. Includes: Shirt, IHGA Membership, and Opening Party.

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

Classes:

  • 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 National 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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