50th Anniversary of the Gerald Richards Sky Trials
We are excited to announce the date and release the logo for the 50th Anniversary of the Gerald Richards Sky Trials! With the mission of “Maintaining the Tradition, Honoring the Man, Keeping the Original Spirit,” the Utah Falconers’ Association is sponsoring this event in collaboration with an advisory board made up of some of Gerald’s closest friends. Keep an eye on this page and follow us for further updates. We will have some exciting announcements coming up in the next few weeks! In the meantime, mark your calendars: January 24-25th, we will be back in Rush Valley, flying falcons in the tradition of Gerald.
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Mission Statement: Our mission is to honor Gerald Richards’ rich legacy, which began here in Rush Valley, Utah, and has since expanded to numerous Sky Trials events in multiple countries. With this mission in mind, we will celebrate the tradition of falconry and our falcons for this very special 50th Year Anniversary.
Registration Information
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Pay the Registration Fee
Back in 1984, Gerald set the registration fee at $25 per bird. In 2025, we are keeping it at $25 per bird as well. Click the link below to pay the registration fee, which is non-transferrable and non-refundable. Registration available until the day of the event (unless there are no more time slots available).
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Tell us about your bird!
We want to know about your bird and its history! We also need your name, your bird's name, and your phone number so we can call you to register for your flight time. Please fill in the google form below to tell us about your bird.
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Last: We are excited to see you in January!
Location and Schedule
Everyone is welcome at the Gerald Richards Sky Trials! You do not need to be a member of the Utah Falconers' Association or a falconer at all, we would love to see you there. All flights will start at 8 AM sharp on Friday and Saturday.
Gerald Richards Sky Trials Location Information
Google Maps link to Sky Trials Location
Driving Directions:​
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From I-15 in Lehi, Utah (exit 279), head west on Utah Highway 73. Continue through Lehi, past Eagle Mountain, and through Cedar Valley, as well as the small towns of Cedar Fort and Fairfield.
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Continue west on Highway 73 for about 5 miles beyond Fairfield until you reach the Tooele County line. Look for signs directing you to Faust and the Pony Express Trail.
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As Highway 73 curves sharply to the north, turn west off the highway onto the dirt road. Follow this road towards Faust and descend into Rush Valley. Travel 4.3 miles on this road. Note that Google Maps might suggest turning onto other dirt roads prematurely, which could lead to getting stuck. Continue driving until you see the Gerald Richards Sky Trials sign. If you reach the Pony Express Monument on the north side of the road, you have gone too far.
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When you see the Gerald Richards Sky Trials sign, turn south and proceed 2.6 miles on the dirt road to the flying field.
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When you reach the gate, close the gate! We do not want the ranchers' cattle getting out.
Schedule of Events
We are planning on having an opening evening social on Thursday, January 23rd, a social on the evening of Friday, January 24th, and our banquet / awards ceremony / guest speaker on the evening of January 25th. More information coming soon!
