Red Bull Rampage – First Impressions

The 2016 edition of Red Bull Rampage — the 11th running of the event — brings with it several changes aimed at making the experience the best it can be for everyone involved. Among them, the number of competitors has been reduced to feature 21 of the world’s best big-mountain riders, each of whom will bring a two-man dig crew with them. That makes for fewer people striving to scratch out their own line down the mountain, which has resulted in a much more collaborative build spirit than seen in recent years.

It’s only fitting that the venue be changed as well, and the new zone features some particularly hairy sections, including a slim choice of challenging routes right out of the starting gate. As always, the riders have chosen to insert some incredibly gnarly features into their lines, putting their skills to the ultimate test.