What’s On

If you’ve ever fancied exploring the rugged and beautiful Icelandic landscape by air, the Iceland PG Open, which takes place from 19-23 June 2019, could be the ideal time to do it.

Registration is through Airtribune. The competition has a limit of 50 pilots, and Icelanic nationals have priority over the first 30 places until 15 March.

HQ is the campsite at Arnes, about 100km east of Reykjavik. You will need a car to get there.

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Come to the high mountains of Pakistan for the first Pakistan International paragliding Cup, which is to be held in Muzaffarabad.

Dave Snowden will be Meet Director, and there are places for up to 120 pilots to compete in Elite ( up to 100km tasks) and Sports (up to 50km) categories.

It’s high-mountain terrain: “The region of Azad Jamu and Kashmir offers mountain paragliding from accessible launches into ranges which rise to 6,000-8,000m.”

Pilots can also opt to sign up for a 6-day tour to Hunza in the inner Karakoram after the competition (US$400).

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The Iceland Open makes the most of long, long midsummer days in the north of Europe. It takes place from 17-21 June at Mt Burfell, some 120km east of Reykjavik. 50 pilots maximum.

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