Hike and Fly

News, updates, reviews and events in the lightweight paragliding world

St Hil'Airtour 2018

Tanguy Renaud-Goud wins “very tough” 2018 Airtour

Tanguy Renaud-Goud won the 2018 edition of the St Hil'Airtour hike-and-fly race, completing the 376km course in seven days
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Bornes to Fly 2018 podium

Maxime Pinot wins 2018 edition of Bornes to Fly

Maxime Pinot won the 2018 edition of the Bornes to Fly, which took place over the weekend of 19-21 May 2018
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X-Berg Challenge 2018: wheels win!

Mountain bikers Justin Armstrong and Andre Dempers took the win at the 2018 X-Berg Challenge
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Apco Hybrid double-single surface wing

Apco's innovative Hybrid paraglider has passed EN-B flight tests in the M size
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Flow Paragliders Yoti 2

“More fun”: Flow Yoti2 mini paraglider

A small wing that's all about the fun factor, Flow Paragliders say the The Yoti2 is even better than the original!
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independence Grasshopper

Grasshopper, single-skinner for beginners

The Grasshopper from Independence is a single-surface paraglider, made for beginners
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MacPara Outback

Mac Para Outback hike-and-fly paraglider

Mac Para's Outback is a lightweight hike-and-fly paraglider. The 21m² wing weighs just 2.7kg and is certified EN B
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Advance Progress 3

Product Video: Advance Progress 3 harness

Advance have released a product video about their Progress 3 reversible harness, which weighs from 3.3kg and is designed for a range of uses
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Les Frêtes. Photo: Jérôme Maupoint

Annecy’s Secret Sites: Col des Frêtes

A one-hour walk from the Planfait launch will take you above the inversion and give you an amazing view of Annecy lake
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Pointe de Talamarche. Photo: Jérôme Maupoint

Annecy’s Secret Sites: Pointe de Talamarche

At 1,800m getting to Pointe de Talamarche involves a serious walk. It can be a simple hike-and-fly or the start-point for an XC adventure
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