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Flying Culture

People, places and adventure

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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Matthias Rüegger

On launch with: Matthias Rüegger

Matthias Rüegger on life as a guide in the high Engadine Valley and what makes it so special to hike-and-fly there
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Victoria Casabone

My Flying Life: Victoria Casabone

The paragliding instructor and guide on what matters most.
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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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