King Mountain
Hang Gliding Championships
2012 Contest Dates: July 9-14 - Register Now
Register by June 22, 2012
See the Forms Page for all the Registration and other forms and information.
2012 Contest Information
Thanks to Dan Gravage for another great graphic design.
Contest duration:
Mon. July 9 thru Sat. July 14
If you plan on staying for the Saturday BBQ, be sure to sign up and pay on your Registration Form.
Contest Director and Team
Director: Connie Work
Score Keeper: Ernie Camacho
Upper Launch Director:
Lower Launch Director:
Safety Director:
Weather guru:
TASK FORMAT
Tasks may be open distance cross country along a declared route, out and return tasks, triangles, or other turn points. While tasks may have turnpoints, all tasks will be Open Distance and have no declared end point. Tasks with turnpoints shall be scored using a ½ mile radius around each turnpoint.
The routes have been flown many times and have proved to be effective XC routes. All pilots must land within the designated corridor to be scored. As previously stated, the Route Committee will attempt to pick the optimal route based on safety and the days conditions.
Scoring: Remains the same, see the Rules Page for more inf
Rules - Have stayed the same for 2012. See Rules Page.
Contest Registration Forms Package - See the Forms Page for all the Registration and other forms and information.
AWARDS
- Recreation Class: Trophies to the top 3 places
- Open Class: Trophies to the top 3 places
- Team Award: Trophies to first place Team
- Sportsmanship Award: Awarded to an individual who makes a selfless contribution to the Meet or to their fellow competitors.
- Eiji Yokoda Memorial Trophy: This trophy was created by Jimmy Pricer to honor our friend and fellow pilot, Eiji Yokoda. Awarded each year to the pilot who has the longest flight at the King Mountain Hang Gliding Championships. This is a traveling trophy and the winner must return the trophy to the Meet each year.
- Driver Award: This award goes to the driver who picks up the most pilots during the entire meet. Drivers must submit a form after picking up their pilots each day.
Enjoy a few photos from previous contests!
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About King Mountain - Idaho
King Mountain Hang Gliding and Paragliding events, notably the King Mountain Hang Gliding Championships, are permitted to operate under a special use permit by the Salmon-Challis National Forest.
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 California's Owens Valley.
There are mountain ranges towering over 12,000 ft. above the 5,000 ft. valleys; booming thermals; strong 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.
King Mountain is a very dynamic Hang-4 site in thermal or high wind conditions. Hang 3's can fly if assisted by experienced teammate H-4/5 pilots, preferably people who have multiple years flying here.
See more information on the King Information and the Rules page.
Largest Hang Gliding Competition in the U.S.A.
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? Remember, this is an advanced flying site with booming thermals and strong turbulence that will test your skills.
A WORD ABOUT DOGS...
Sorry, but no dogs will be allowed in set up areas or on either launch. An official pooper-scooper, rubber gloves and baggies will be left at the Moore Park. Pet owners are asked to respect the citizens of Moore and other competitors by picking up after their dogs.
What are They Saying About King Mountain?
- www.westcoastbrit.blogspot.com
- Mike Soderstrom's King report - 2008
- Idaho Outdoors - Xtreme Sports
- www.hanggliding.org
- www.sonomawings.com - King Mt. Stories
Where to stay: Lodging & Recreation page for a list of Hotels and Campgrounds.