Apr 11, 2023 · U.S. soldiers conduct rappel training on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Austria before the 2023 Edelweiss Raid, Feb. 24, 2023. Teams must be proficient at creating snow anchors …

Die "Edelweiss Raid 2023" ist ein internationaler, militärischer Spezialwettkampf für Gebirgsjäger weltweit. Die teilnehmenden Wettkampfteams kommen aus Bulgarien, China, Deutschland, …

May 8, 2023 · The Edelweiss Raid mandates participants ski with a pack of military equipment, including rifles, throughout the two-day race that covers 27 miles and 14,000 feet of vertical …

Soldiers move in file during acclimatization for the 2023 Edelweiss Raid in Austria, Feb. 26, 2023. During the competition, teams will need to balance tactical route-finding with avoiding...

Apr 12, 2023 · The 2023 U.S. Army Edelweiss Raid Team poses for a photo before the start of the 2023 competition Feb. 28, 2023, in Training Area Lizum, Innsbruck, Austria. The 86th …

Jan 7, 2023 · U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers of the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) and other units, prepare for Edelweiss Raid 2023 by ski training after dark in …

Mar 3, 2023 · Yesterday both of the US Army teams completed the 2023 Edelweiss Raid, hosted by Austria. It ended up being almost thirty miles with 14.5k of gain. Both teams managed to dig …

Mar 30, 2023 · In two days, teams cover 40 kilometers (24.85 miles) of rugged Austrian Alps terrain with up to 14,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain, completing various military tasks at …

The 2023 U.S. Army Edelweiss Raid Team poses for a photo before the start of the 2023 competition at Training Area Lizum in Innsbruck, Austria, Feb. 28, 2023. The 86th Infantry …