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Koessen Paragliding Textival

Kössen Paragliding Testival 2026 kicks off

The legendary Austrian venue of Kössen is preparing to host its famous paragliding testival, which runs 4 to 7 June
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FAI-Medals-2500

Hang Gliding Europeans 2026: 31 May to 13 June

Around 90 pilots from 23 nations are expected to compete over two weeks of racing in the foothills of the Italian Alps.
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Andreas Malecki and Vanja Eggesvik win SRS

‘Highest pilot level ever’ at SRS Skywalk Edition in Italy

Andreas Malecki and Vanja Eggesvik take the top spots at the Skywalk Edition of the SRS in Bassano, Italy
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Chrigel Maurer launches during the Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026.

Red Bull X-Alps 2027: Chrigel wins Challenger but rookies triumph

Aaron Mathis and Romy Sweda beat a strong field of rookies to win a wildcard place in next year’s Red Bull X-Alps
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Superfinal 2026 winners Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal. Photo: Henry George

‘I’m astonished!’ says Andy Tallia after Superfinal win

Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal crowned winners at the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal in Pegalajar, Spain. Jack Sheard reports
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Adi Geisegger light painting Red Bull Illume

Illume action photo contest returns

The world’s most recognised adventure and action sports photography contest has returned with a new edition.
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Hiking in Glencoe during the X-Scotia 2026. Photo: Andy Howson

‘Fast and furious’ at the Glencoe X-Scotia 2026

Battling a challenging forecast and low cloudbase organisers still managed to lay on a 60km race through the West Highlands in Scotland
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Bornes to Fly 2026 photo: Timothé Malderez

Lucas Bonin wins Bornes to Fly 2026

A fast and furious 13th edition of Bornes to Fly took place last weekend with the winners making goal early on Saturday morning.
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Launching in Pegalajar, Spain. Photo: Marcus King

PWCA Superfinal 2025/26: Pegalajar, Spain 12-23 May

The world’s best comp paraglider pilots are heading to Pegalajar in southern Spain for the 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2026
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Bornes to Fly 2024

Bornes to Fly this weekend

Over 100 teams from 15 countries are preparing to take part in Bornes to Fly this weekend, the three-day hike-and-fly race in the French Alps.
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