Assuming you’ve visited Pokhara, Nepal’s biggest flying destination, then next on your list could be Bandipur
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Tomáš Lednik and passenger in tragic accident in Kerio
Tomáš Lednik and his tandem passenger have died in a paragliding accident in Kenya.
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Ospadeletti, Italy
The Italian seaside resort of Ospedaletti offers a little of la Dolce Vita just over the border from the French Riviera
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Saint Victoire, France
Inspiration for French artist Paul Cézanne, this imposing mountain is visible from the market town of Aix-en-Provence where he lived.
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Col de Bleyne, France
Many huge XC flights, several ending in Switzerland, and plenty of large triangles have been flown from Col de Bleyne
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Moustiers, France
The spectacular Gorges du Verdon should be on any visitor’s tick list
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La Colmiane, France
La Colmiane allows pilots to get close to the big terrain of the Mercantour, legally
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Macedonia Magic: Skopska Crna Gora
North of Macedonia’s capital a good road climbs through beautiful beech forests before emerging on a grassy col on Skopska Crna Gora. Experienced paraglider pilots can take off from here.
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Gourdon, France
Gourdon is the home site of Ozone, BGD and SupAir’s test teams. 20km from the sea it provides thermic conditions even when the hills behind are snowbound
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SUPERFINAL 2017-ROLDANILLO,COLOMBIA
The 2017 SuperFinal in the tropical Valle del Cauca, Colombia has come to an end.
Colombia’s flying capital, Roldanillo has again delivered conditions which allowed pilots to race nine out of ten days of competition.
Congrats to all the pilots and to the main winners, Michael Sigel, Laurie Genovese and the OZONE Team.
Laurie flew her Enzo 3 for the first time in Colombia and not only won the women’s category but led the pack from beginning to end, finishing in 6th place overall. Way to go Laurie!
Thanks to OZONE team pilot, Cody Mittanck, who after the long flying days in Colombia took the time to share with us his daily report. Cody was one of the six pilots who made goal during the last task. Enjoy his final report from Roldanillo:
“Whatever today was, it probably couldn’t be called racing. Conditions looked promising on the first leg to the north, but as soon as we turned back to the south high cloud shaded everywhere. Unlike other tasks the conditions never turned back on today. At one point I remember thinking I wish there was someway to have a gentleman’s agreement amongst all the pilots, so …read more
Source:: Ozone Paragliders