Past Event
Red Bull RAID
Apr
2
Fri
All day
This event has happened in the past.
Red Bull Raid
Date confirmed for Friday, April 2, 2021.
Red Bull Raid–the only freeride event in the United States that blends the endurance aspect of competitive uphill ski mountaineering with the technical, progressive style of big-mountain riding–returns to Squaw Valley April 2-3, 2021, at the new location of CII Ridge. This time, the competition is taking place with a unique twist: it’s locals-only, and free to enter. No spectators are allowed.
Red Bull Raid is open to 60 local competitors, across ski and splitboard, who will showcase their abilities against professional Red Bull Snow athletes like John Collinson for all-mountain bragging rights, a gear prize package provided by Red Bull Raid partners, and monetary prizes for podium finishers - half of which will be awarded to local business heroes of the winner’s choice from Red Bull.
The contest will follow the same structure as 2019 with two separate heats for the competitors. Each heat in the event will consist of two portions: A timed uphill race and a technically judged big-mountain freeriding contest. Each heat can be awarded a maximum of 200 points–100 for the timed uphill race and 100 for the downhill portion of the event.
The 100 points for the uphill section of each heat will be awarded based on who is able to most quickly navigate a Le Mans-style mass sprint start, transition into their touring gear, skin up the face of the mountain, and transition to being ready for the downhill–skins away, splitboards assembled, and bindings no longer in walk mode. The fastest finisher will be awarded 100 points, with each subsequent finisher given one point less. The 100 points for the downhill section of each heat will be awarded by a panel of three judges based on the difficulty of the line each participant rides, and the control and style with which they ride it.
After the first heat, there will be a cut to the competition field and the remaining contestants will repeat the same process until first through third place winners are announced in four categories–men’s and women’s ski and men’s and women’s splitboard.
Red Bull Raid is a celebration of mountain excellence, in both uphill capabilities and downhill prowess, and this year’s event, following a year of immense disruption, seeks to celebrate all aspects of snow sports and those who participate, recognizing the support these essential workers, locals, and athletes bring to ski communities.
Red Bull extends a thank you and appreciation to all participating partners and sponsors, including Burton Snowboards, Weston Backcountry, YETI, Oakley, Phunkshun Wear, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.
Red Bull Raid 2021 is open to residents located within 120 miles of Squaw Alpine. If participating in the event, please respect local health & safety rules and regulations.
Date confirmed for Friday, April 2, 2021.
Red Bull Raid–the only freeride event in the United States that blends the endurance aspect of competitive uphill ski mountaineering with the technical, progressive style of big-mountain riding–returns to Squaw Valley April 2-3, 2021, at the new location of CII Ridge. This time, the competition is taking place with a unique twist: it’s locals-only, and free to enter. No spectators are allowed.
Red Bull Raid is open to 60 local competitors, across ski and splitboard, who will showcase their abilities against professional Red Bull Snow athletes like John Collinson for all-mountain bragging rights, a gear prize package provided by Red Bull Raid partners, and monetary prizes for podium finishers - half of which will be awarded to local business heroes of the winner’s choice from Red Bull.
The contest will follow the same structure as 2019 with two separate heats for the competitors. Each heat in the event will consist of two portions: A timed uphill race and a technically judged big-mountain freeriding contest. Each heat can be awarded a maximum of 200 points–100 for the timed uphill race and 100 for the downhill portion of the event.
The 100 points for the uphill section of each heat will be awarded based on who is able to most quickly navigate a Le Mans-style mass sprint start, transition into their touring gear, skin up the face of the mountain, and transition to being ready for the downhill–skins away, splitboards assembled, and bindings no longer in walk mode. The fastest finisher will be awarded 100 points, with each subsequent finisher given one point less. The 100 points for the downhill section of each heat will be awarded by a panel of three judges based on the difficulty of the line each participant rides, and the control and style with which they ride it.
After the first heat, there will be a cut to the competition field and the remaining contestants will repeat the same process until first through third place winners are announced in four categories–men’s and women’s ski and men’s and women’s splitboard.
Red Bull Raid is a celebration of mountain excellence, in both uphill capabilities and downhill prowess, and this year’s event, following a year of immense disruption, seeks to celebrate all aspects of snow sports and those who participate, recognizing the support these essential workers, locals, and athletes bring to ski communities.
Red Bull extends a thank you and appreciation to all participating partners and sponsors, including Burton Snowboards, Weston Backcountry, YETI, Oakley, Phunkshun Wear, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.
Red Bull Raid 2021 is open to residents located within 120 miles of Squaw Alpine. If participating in the event, please respect local health & safety rules and regulations.
Apr
2
Fri
Past Event
Red Bull RAID
All day
This event has happened in the past.
Red Bull Raid
Date confirmed for Friday, April 2, 2021.
Red Bull Raid–the only freeride event in the United States that blends the endurance aspect of competitive uphill ski mountaineering with the technical, progressive style of big-mountain riding–returns to Squaw Valley April 2-3, 2021, at the new location of CII Ridge. This time, the competition is taking place with a unique twist: it’s locals-only, and free to enter. No spectators are allowed.
Red Bull Raid is open to 60 local competitors, across ski and splitboard, who will showcase their abilities against professional Red Bull Snow athletes like John Collinson for all-mountain bragging rights, a gear prize package provided by Red Bull Raid partners, and monetary prizes for podium finishers - half of which will be awarded to local business heroes of the winner’s choice from Red Bull.
The contest will follow the same structure as 2019 with two separate heats for the competitors. Each heat in the event will consist of two portions: A timed uphill race and a technically judged big-mountain freeriding contest. Each heat can be awarded a maximum of 200 points–100 for the timed uphill race and 100 for the downhill portion of the event.
The 100 points for the uphill section of each heat will be awarded based on who is able to most quickly navigate a Le Mans-style mass sprint start, transition into their touring gear, skin up the face of the mountain, and transition to being ready for the downhill–skins away, splitboards assembled, and bindings no longer in walk mode. The fastest finisher will be awarded 100 points, with each subsequent finisher given one point less. The 100 points for the downhill section of each heat will be awarded by a panel of three judges based on the difficulty of the line each participant rides, and the control and style with which they ride it.
After the first heat, there will be a cut to the competition field and the remaining contestants will repeat the same process until first through third place winners are announced in four categories–men’s and women’s ski and men’s and women’s splitboard.
Red Bull Raid is a celebration of mountain excellence, in both uphill capabilities and downhill prowess, and this year’s event, following a year of immense disruption, seeks to celebrate all aspects of snow sports and those who participate, recognizing the support these essential workers, locals, and athletes bring to ski communities.
Red Bull extends a thank you and appreciation to all participating partners and sponsors, including Burton Snowboards, Weston Backcountry, YETI, Oakley, Phunkshun Wear, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.
Red Bull Raid 2021 is open to residents located within 120 miles of Squaw Alpine. If participating in the event, please respect local health & safety rules and regulations.
Date confirmed for Friday, April 2, 2021.
Red Bull Raid–the only freeride event in the United States that blends the endurance aspect of competitive uphill ski mountaineering with the technical, progressive style of big-mountain riding–returns to Squaw Valley April 2-3, 2021, at the new location of CII Ridge. This time, the competition is taking place with a unique twist: it’s locals-only, and free to enter. No spectators are allowed.
Red Bull Raid is open to 60 local competitors, across ski and splitboard, who will showcase their abilities against professional Red Bull Snow athletes like John Collinson for all-mountain bragging rights, a gear prize package provided by Red Bull Raid partners, and monetary prizes for podium finishers - half of which will be awarded to local business heroes of the winner’s choice from Red Bull.
The contest will follow the same structure as 2019 with two separate heats for the competitors. Each heat in the event will consist of two portions: A timed uphill race and a technically judged big-mountain freeriding contest. Each heat can be awarded a maximum of 200 points–100 for the timed uphill race and 100 for the downhill portion of the event.
The 100 points for the uphill section of each heat will be awarded based on who is able to most quickly navigate a Le Mans-style mass sprint start, transition into their touring gear, skin up the face of the mountain, and transition to being ready for the downhill–skins away, splitboards assembled, and bindings no longer in walk mode. The fastest finisher will be awarded 100 points, with each subsequent finisher given one point less. The 100 points for the downhill section of each heat will be awarded by a panel of three judges based on the difficulty of the line each participant rides, and the control and style with which they ride it.
After the first heat, there will be a cut to the competition field and the remaining contestants will repeat the same process until first through third place winners are announced in four categories–men’s and women’s ski and men’s and women’s splitboard.
Red Bull Raid is a celebration of mountain excellence, in both uphill capabilities and downhill prowess, and this year’s event, following a year of immense disruption, seeks to celebrate all aspects of snow sports and those who participate, recognizing the support these essential workers, locals, and athletes bring to ski communities.
Red Bull extends a thank you and appreciation to all participating partners and sponsors, including Burton Snowboards, Weston Backcountry, YETI, Oakley, Phunkshun Wear, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.
Red Bull Raid 2021 is open to residents located within 120 miles of Squaw Alpine. If participating in the event, please respect local health & safety rules and regulations.