Hike and Fly

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

Instruments for adventure

Instruments for adventure

Marcus King looks at the different instrument options for when you’re going on a trip
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David Sassudelli

On launch with: David Sassudelli

Pilot and mountain guide David Sassudelli shares his progression story and 'that' launch during the Red Bull X-Alps.
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Le Petit Combin paragliding climb and fly adventure by Tim Rochas

Adventure Mode: Combo flying Le Petit Combin

The Petit Combin is a beautiful 3,672m peak standing between the Val de Bagnes and the valley leading up to the Grand Saint-Bernard Pass
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Sunset in Feltre. Photo: Kinga Masztalerz

Adventure Mode: Flying vol-biv from Feltre

"With my groups, if we’re feeling bold we might start in Feltre – or even further west in Levico Terme – and go east to Slovenia"
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The Red Bull X-Alps Challnger location of Mayrhofen. Photo: Becknaphoto

Applications open for Red Bull X-Alps Challenger

Applications have opened for the three-day Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race, which takes place 28-31 May 2026 in Austria
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Adrenaline Base Ultralight harness

Adrenalin Base release 100g harness

The Chamonix based manufacturer Adrenalin Base has launched a string harness that’s 100g in the smallest size.
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Wanaka hike-and-fly

Registration opens for Wanaka hike-and-fly

New Zealand's Wanaka hike-and-fly race has opened registrations for the event, which takes place 27 February to 2 March.
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Nearbirds Skyzen

Nearbirds launch hike-and-fly harness

NearBirds have launched the SkyZen – a lightweight string-style harness for hike-and-fly and ultralight adventures
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Gin Bandit 2

Gin unveil Bandit 2

Gin have officially launched the EN-B Bandit 2, which is aimed at pilots seeking “genuine cross-country" flights as well as vol biv adventures.
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Jason Hardrath during 3 Peaks Adventure

Watch: UK’s Three Peaks Challenge – by hike-and-fly

Four pilots who only just met take on the iconic three peaks challenge – linking the UK's Snowdon, Scafell and Ben Nevis in under 24 hrs
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