Global Rescue XRedRocks Challenge Series, #1 with Bill Belcourt - Academy Introduction

This first session kicks off the series with an introduction to Hike & Fly racing with Bill Belcourt & Ben Walker, hosted by Gavin McClurg. These sessions are intended to be informational and would be useful for new and experienced pilots preparing to compete hike and fly racing.

00:00 Intro
00:36 Short history on hike and fly
08:13 Intent of the academy series
09.04 Task committee
12:00 The race structure
15:15 Task creation
25:30 Resupply plan
27:48 Landing zones & legalities
29:38 Fall weather in Utah
32:00 Licenses, safety & insurance requirements
35:00 Navigation apps
37:32 Spot vs Garmin InReach
38:29 Options for resupply
40:07 Tools for studying topology
42:30 Oxygen & Altitude
43:43 Pack carrying requirements
45:56 Physical demands
48:07 Accommodation
50:00 Upcoming series webinars
54:48 Outro

For more information please visit the website and check out 2022's rules & tasks: https://xredrocks.com/