Competition Info

Dates: August 27 – September 2. Official practice day on Saturday, August 26.

Sanctioning: USHPA and FAI Cat 2 sanctioned.

Format: Turn points and race to goal.

Rules: USHPA 2006 Competition Rule book.

Trophies/Prizes: Overall/Open Class 1, 2, 3. Women’s 1st. Sport Class 1st.

Sport/Serial Class: DHV 2 and under, no modifications.

Location: All launch sites are located on the summit of Bald Mountain, (9100feet/2774meters MSL), top of the Sun Valley Resort. View a satellite image of the area.

Pilot Skill Level Required: All contestants must be current USHPA members. No exceptions. P4 required, or P3 with Turbulence, Cross Country and High Altitude Special Skill endorsements.

Equipment requirements: Paraglider & Harness, Helmet, Reserve, GPS and Radio capable of receiving and transmitting on all official USHPA frequencies. Supplemental oxygen recommended.

Early Registration until July 15th: $325

Late Registration following July 15th: $400

Registration and Payment: Register on-line. Payment by PayPal, check or credit card. Payments with PayPal can be routed directly on the regisrtation form. Checks payable to Fly Sun Valley that are mailed, must be post marked by July 15th for early registration eligibility. Contact FSV for credit card payments.

Mandatory Pilot Briefing: Saturday, August 26th at 7pm. Location: Apple's Bar & Grill, Warm Springs/Ketchum.

Transportation: Each contestant will receive an 8 day lift pass to access the summit of Bald Mountain. This pass is valid from August 26 – September 2. Shuttle vehicles will transport contestants from goal back to River Run LZ and Ketchum.

Parking: Ample parking at River Run LZ.

Event Organizer: Chuck Smith / Fly Sun Valley

Meet Director: Davis Straub

Score Keeper: Mark Gaskill / Tim Meehan

Safety Director: Chuck Smith

Volunteers and Wind Technicians: Needed and appreciated.