Masterclass: Will Gadd on staying safe
If you're an expert and having negative feelings, you need to listen to them says the veteran pilot
28 February, 2025, by Will GaddHow much should we listen to our intuition and fears?
How should our approach to risk evolve as we grow older?
These are key questions that face us all as paraglider pilots. In our Cross Country Masterclass, Will Gadd helped detail several principles that will help you analyse and deal with risk, which he argues are inherent every single time we take off.
Will is a world-renowned paraglider pilot and ice climber, with decades of experience in navigating the risks and rewards involved in the ‘deep play’ of adventure sports.
Here is an excerpt from the Masterclass that covers some vital information for everyone. The full Masterclass will be released separately.
Also check out Will’s brilliant article It’s a Knife Fight
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