Chrigel Maurer's (SUI1) training routine is all about skitouring and training his endurance these days.

Athlete update:⁣ Who’s training the hardest?

With five months until the start gun fires, this is the time when athletes need to put in the hard effort. How are they getting on? Who’s flying, who’s running? And who’s the athlete following a training regime that would knock out a normal person?

28.01.2019

Athletes are always searchable with RECCO

“Athletes face the difficult task of choosing their own routes, which will often lead them through remote alpine territory. Being equipped with tiny RECCO reflectors lets us locate them even in the most remote and mountainous areas,” says Jürgen Wietrzyk, Safety Director of Red Bull X-Alps, about the latest partnership with Swedish rescue system providers RECCO.

17.01.2019

Christian Maurer (SUI1) performs during the Red Bull X-Alps on Theodulpass, Switzerland on July 9th, 2017

The unsung heroes

When athletes make Monaco, it’s easy to forget the team who helped get them there. We want to salute the heroics of the supporters. They are the unsung champions of the Red Bull X-Alps, performing multiple roles to help support their athlete. Find out what roles they have to play and what lengths they go to see their athlete reach the goal!

22.01.2019

Stanislav Mayer (CZE) hikes during the Red Bull X-Alps in Frasdorf, Germany on July 6, 2017

Stanislav Mayer (CZE) withdraws from Red Bull X-Alps 2019

Czech athlete Stanislav Mayer has informed the race committee that he will not take part in Red Bull X-Alps 2019. More information in the official statement by the race commitee.

04.01.2019