Backcountry Freeride Comp

MT KIRKUP | FEB 22-25

Kickin’ it on Kirkup!

Kirkup Kickers is a brand-new, backcountry freestyle event on one of RED’s most beloved slackcountry lines, Free As A Bird. (Think Natural Selection mixed with Red Bull Infinite Lines, but, you know, RED-style.) Each rider will get one run–and one run only–to throw down their best tricks on a blank canvas of beautiful booters. No inspection runs, except by aerial footage and drone. The only bombholes here will be their own!

This exclusive invitational event will be filmed from multiple angles to create a hard-hitting video showcasing the best shredders from the Koots and, of course, RED’s world-class terrain. Join us for the official movie premiere party in Rafters to watch the full production before it gets released to the public–and with a frosty pint in hand rather than frosty feet!

The Venue

MT KIRKUP | FREE AS A BIRD

The competition will take place on “Free as a Bird” on Mt. Kirkup. Spectators are encouraged to watch the action from the bottom of the venue on “Get Up Stand Up” on Grey Mtn.

How It Works

All aboard!

Riders hop on the Kirkup Cat for a lift to the top.

All aboard!

Riders hop on the Kirkup Cat for a lift to the top.

3… 2… 1… Dropping!

Riders get one shot each to go crazy on the kickers. No holding back! Competition kicks off at 10am

3… 2… 1… Dropping!

Riders get one shot each to go crazy on the kickers. No holding back! Competition kicks off at 10am

OUR PANEL OF JUDES WILL BE AWARDING:

This isn’t your standard freeride comp. No first, second or thirds here.

STANDOUT SKIER (M/F)

If there was a ski version of a mic drop, you just did it.

STANDOUT SNOWBOARDER (M/F)

Your mom is already ordering up a “My Kid Kicked Kirkup Kickers’ A$$” bumper sticker for her PT Cruiser.

THE YARD SALE AWARD

You beefed it the hardest. We found your goggles in Ymir.

THE STOKE SHOW

Your stoke levels are off the richter scale, you froth goblin, you.

THE STEEZE LEAKER

Not since old, non-crazy Kanye have we seen a flow like this.

RED BULL TAKE FLIGHT

Next time let us know you’re gonna go that big so we can back up our cameras.

BEST TRICK

The air. The style. The perfect landing. You blew a few minds today, friend…

Hot Dogs & Hardware!

4PM ON THE RED DECK

Join us on the RED deck at 4pm to find out which athletes got the W for their category. Get a selfie with the next hot thing. Or a hot dog. Or both.

Stay tuned for post-event edit watch party details!

STAY TUNED FOR WATCH PARTY PREMIERE DETAILS!

If you were in the thick of the action as a competitor or you just didn’t feel like getting cold feet watching the live event–you big baby–come peep this action-packed video premiere of Kirkup Kickers.

Presented by Steamworks, this FREE event at the mighty Rafters is first-come, first-serve, with bites and brewskis at the ready. This watch party is the first time folks can see the chaos and camaraderie of Kirkup Kickers before we spread it far and wide on our socials. Meet the stars. Get an autograph. It could be worth millions one day…

Full Details Coming Soon