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Red Bull X-Alps

Remi Bourdelle. Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Rémi Bourdelle dies in accident during Dolomiti SuperFly

Rémi Bourdelle has died following a tragic accident during the Dolomiti Super Fly in Italy. The race has been cancelled
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Romy Sweda hike and fly champion

On launch with: Romy Sweda

The Austrian-Swiss pilot Romy Sweda is a hike-and-fly champion and recent winner of Red Bull X-Alps Challenger. She shares her flying story.
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Paragliding Podcast Episode 6

The Paragliding Podcast, Episode 6

In this episode Tarquin and Ed discuss issue 266, which is dedicated to all things Alpine. It's packed with tons of advice and inspiration.
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Aaron Durogati has set a new 24-hour hike-and-fly world record after climbing and flying an astonishing 19,424m of vertical ascent in a single day on Norway's Slogen mountain.

Aaron Durogati breaks hike-and-fly record under the midnight sun

Aaron Durogati has set a new 24-hour hike-and-fly record after climbing and flying an astonishing amount of vertical ascent in a single day
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Chrigel Maurer launches during the Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026.

Red Bull X-Alps 2027: Chrigel wins Challenger but rookies triumph

Aaron Mathis and Romy Sweda beat a strong field of rookies to win a wildcard place in next year’s Red Bull X-Alps
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Paul Guschlbauer. Photo: Mirja Geh / Red Bull Content Pool

G-Force: Training with Paul Guschlbauer

What does it take to be a pro hike-and-fly pilot? Matt Warren spent four gruelling days chasing Paul Guschlbauer to find out
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Nova Xenon 3

Nova release ‘X-Alps winner’ Xenon 3

Nova have released the Xenon 3, an EN-D racing machine designed for competitive pilots seeking maximum performance and the lightest weight
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Eigertour

Swiss hike-and-fly – what’s their secret?

The Swiss have a reputation as good organisers, so we asked the Swiss League to share what they've been doing right to grow hike-and-fly
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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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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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