Meet Aaron Mathis, the Wildcard Winner
From his first tandem flight at the age of 10 to earning a place on the start line of Red Bull X-Alps 2027, Swiss hike-and-fly athlete Aaron Mathis has turned a childhood dream into reality.
Paragliding
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Athletes Application for Red Bull X-Alps 2027 is closed
The Athlete Application for Red Bull X-Alps 2027 is officially closed. Now, the selection process begins to find the next generation of Red Bull X-Alps athletes.
Adventure Racing
2 min read
Red Bull X-Alps 2027 is calling: Why more female athletes should apply
The countdown is on. Athletes can apply until August 31, 2026, for Red Bull X-Alps 2027 and take their chance to become one of the 35 athletes selected for the world’s toughest adventure race.
4 min read
Meet Romy Sweda, the female Wildcard Winner
From cardiology to the Alps: Romy Sweda has earned her place at Red Bull X-Alps 2027.
What it takes to be selected for Red Bull X-Alps 2027
Only the best 35 hike-and-fly athletes in the world are selected for Red Bull X-Alps. But what does it take to earn a place on the start line?
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