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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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Take-off in Andalusia

El Rey de Andalusia

Henry George braved the backroads and byways of deepest Andalusia to chase the race at this year’s Spanish Hike-and-Fly National Championships
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Celine Lorenz. Photo: zooom

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Celine Lorenz looks straight ahead

"I am way more relaxed than two years ago, because I already know what is coming" – says Celine Lorenz, the only woman in this year's X-Alps
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Chrigel Maurer interview Red Bull X-Alps 2025

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Chrigel ‘more prepared than ever before’

Watch: Chrigel Maurer on his preparation, the route, equipment, other pilots, and why he thinks a rookie could beat him "quite easily"
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Chirgel Maurer

Chrigel Maurer: ‘It’s easy to beat me – here’s how’

"Do not think I will simply win again!” In this exclusive interview Chrigel Maurer answers the question everyone is asking
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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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