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Adventure and inspiration

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Aaron Durogati shows he’s in shape ahead of the race

The Great Game: ‘I figured out how to win’

Italy’s Aaron Durogati became the first non-Swiss pilot to win the Red Bull X-Alps. Bastienne Wentzel talked to him at goal in Austria
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Lars Meerstetter launches

The Great Game: ‘I knew I could keep up with the best’

The rookie Lars Meerstetter came in second in the 2025 Red Bull X-Alps – just seconds ahead of Simon Oberrauner
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My wing [Skywalk X-Alps6] is completely new

The Great Game: ‘There is so much energy in this race’

Join Simon Oberrauner as he shares his journey to finishing X-Alps third, revealing his mindset and strategy during the race.
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Chirgel Maurer launches from the Niessen

The Great Game: ‘I get so many positive vibes’

Eight-time champion Chrigel Maurer ended his unbroken run by placing fourth in this year's Red Bull X-Alps
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Above the launch on the Hahnenkamm, Kitzbühel, Austria, Sunday 15 June

The Great Game: 10 Magic Moments

Ten moments you might have missed from the Red Bull X-Alps 2025
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The endless horizon in northern Patagonia, Chile

In Patagonia

Jake Holland packed his paraglider, climbing kit and kayaking skills and headed to Patagonia for five weeks of pure adventure
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Flying in Honduras

Where the wild wind blows

A passionate Canadian pioneer and a small but dedicated community are shaping Honduras into an unexpected paragliding destination
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Flying at the Bornes to Fly 2025

Born to Fly

In May Riley Ferré headed to her first big hike-and-fly competition in the French Alps – she shares what she learned
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Paragliding World Cup Algodonales film by Will Appleyard

Paragliding World Cup: Hola Algodonales!

Created by pilot and filmmaker Will Appleyard this film is an in-depth inside look at the Paragliding World Cup in the famous Algodonales
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Highland Fling

With a stellar spring forecast in the Scottish Highlands Kieran Campbell answered the call of the clan to chase the weather and big flights
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