About

The sport of Hike and Fly has grown exponentially since 2020 with the number of races growing from only a handful to over 60 races by 2025. Whilst these races are predominately in the European Alps the boom in the sport has seen races now being run across the globe from North America, South America to New Zealand. Commensurate with this growth in race numbers is the growth in our audience, equipment manufacturers, sponsors and athletes.

The level of commitment to the sport by athletes, manufacturers and organisers has become highly professional however the sport remains disparate and distant from its potential audience- and therefore the sponsors necessary to professionalise the sport.

MaxVario aims to build the community of hike and fly globally by connecting the audience, athletes, sponsors, manufacturers and organisers.

Whether you are new to the sport or have won the XAlps 8 times (yes that’s you Crigel :o) there is something here for you;

• Learn the basics through our online Hike and Fly skills blog;
• Stay up to date with the latest Hike and Fly gear;
• Maximising your FAI points and plan your racing season with our global hike and fly race calendar;
• Develop your skills and capabilities with our training blog
• Keep up to date with the race scene including new races, race dates, registration cutoffs, race results and race reports.

So if Hike and Fly is your thing (or you think it could be) then welcome….you are in the right place.