Across the Canadian Rockies: By Benjamin Jordan

“Floating high above the vast, level landscape, I burst out into a roar of laughter with the feeling of having found what I’d long been searching for. It became clear the greatest challenge I’d ever face was my own self-doubt.” Benjamin Jordan shares his startlingly evocative account of how he achieved a goal he’d been […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Red Bull X-Alps 2017: wildcard athletes announced

Two wildcard athletes have been announced for the 2017 Red Bull X-Alps: Mitch Riley (US) and Jose Ignacio Arévalo Guede (ES) will take their places on the start line, along with the other 30 athletes, on 2 July 2017. Mitch Riley from the USA is a 32-year-old paragliding instructor with a passion for the outdoors. He was US national champion in 2015, […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Cross Country 177: Feb / March 2017

Why do we fly? It’s as much about self-discovery as getting anywhere in particular. Whether it’s making that “impossible” vol-biv trip across continents or running up the nearest hill with lightweight kit only to glide down in the dawn glow, free flight is about setting ourselves challenges, meeting new people, and getting to know ourselves […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

JACK PIMBLETT JOINS THE OZONE TEAM

Jack Pimblett is the youngest acrobatic paraglider pilot in the UK and one of the most progressive performance pilots the UK has produced. He was sucked into the sport from his very first experience aged 3, joining his father on almost every flight after ward before making the switch from passenger to pilot aged 15. Jack’s rapid progression is a result of his obsession with flying and training at every opportunity.

Cheers, from all the Team!

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Source:: Ozone Paragliders

LET’S HELP THE CHILDREN OF NEPAL!

Help keep kids warm and healthy in Nepal this winter! From December 15 – January 15, drop your unneeded winter clothes at the Karmaflights office in Lakeside, Pokhara, Nepal or donate funds for the purchase of clothing, through the link below. We will deliver your clothes to needy kids in mountainous regions in Nepal.

Every winter, hundreds of people in Nepal die from exposure, due to lack of warm clothing and insulation in their homes. Thousands more, suffer tremendously in the cold.

The situation is particularly desperate this year. Many impoverished families have to face their second winter living in temporary shelters; lacking funds to rebuild their homes post-earthquake. Particularly at risk are the very young and very old.

There is something we can all do to help alleviate this suffering. Karmaflights will be collecting clothes in our Pokhara office, to distribute to high-altitude villages, in earthquake effected regions. We will also be accepting donations, to purchase new warm children’s clothing. Your donation of $50 will fully equip a child to stay warm and healthy through the winter to come. Click here to make a fully tax-free donation.

Find directions to our office from your location by clicking here

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Source:: Ozone Paragliders