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Freestyle Motocross legend Tom Pagès soar over the Alps in world-first ‘Ride & Fly’ feat

September 25, 2024115 Views

French freestyle motorcross legend Tom Pagès has redefined his sport with his latest adventure, 'Ride & Fly' showcasing a world-first speedride feat that seamlessly blends motorbike riding with paragliding. In this unprecedented performance, Pagès starts by riding his motorbike down a steep hill on the rugged Alpine terrain of Les Portes du Soleil in Haute-Savoie, France. As the paraglider takes flight, he soars effortlessly down the mountain, reaching speeds of nearly 100 km/h, before skillfully landing and continuing to ride his motorbike, completing this unique speedriding journey. Tom Pagès on his project Ride & Fly, in Avoriaz, Haute Savoie, France on July 2024. Photo: Oliver Godbold / Red Bull Content Pool Building on the success of his previous World F...

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Unprecedented paragliding expedition over Alaska’s Augustine Volcano

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 5, 2024206 Views

Renowned sportsman Paul Guschlbauer has once again pushed the boundaries of adventure by conquering Augustine Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Alaska. Known for his exceptional performances in the Red Bull X-Alps and his unparalleled ability to uncover extraordinary locations, Guschlbauer’s latest achievement sets a new standard in the world of paragliding. Here is all you need to know: Augustine Volcano, an imposing peak 284 kilometres from Anchorage, is situated on an uninhabited island off Alaska’s southern coast in Cook Inlet. The island is part of the Aleutian volcanic arc, a chain of volcanoes formed by the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate. Paul Guschlbauer seen during his photoshooting for the project "Volcano Flight" in Alaska, Uni...

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Now ‘Sky Escape’ into Kerala for a new adventure

UPENDRA SWAMI

January 18, 2024370 Views

*State bets big on heli-tourism to attract visitors *Paragliding festival at Wagamon; Surfing festival at Varkala *MTB Kerala at Mananthavady and Malabar River Festival at Kodenchery Poised to soar new heights in 2024, Kerala Tourism has unveiled in the national capital, a raft of groundbreaking products including Heli-Tourism, connecting the state’s top destinations, as part of its aggressive campaign to increase the domestic tourist footfalls. Branded as ‘Sky Escapes’, the heli-tourism project has been planned as a game-changer in the manner houseboats did for the state, three decades ago, and thus continue to lure visitors from both India and abroad, Kerala Tourism Director P B Nooh said at a press conference organised as part of the B2B trade meet here today. “Ker...

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A new vantage point of Bavaria’s iconic fairy-tale landmark

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September 27, 2023625 Views

Max Manow's spectacular flight alongside Neuschwanstein Castle Max Manow, a German B.A.S.E. jumper and skydiver, embarked on an incredible experience flying closely beside the majestic spires of Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Leveraging a specialised wingsuit system, he captured a unique perspective of this iconic Bavarian landmark. Max Manow of Germany seen in front of Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany on September 20, 2023. Photo: Sebastian Marko / Red Bull Content Pool Starting from the Tegelberg cable car station in Schwangau, Manow utilised the day's favourable weather and gentle northeastern breezes. Manow launched his paraglider at an elevation of 5,465 feet, and his flight spanned approximately 2.5 kilometres. As he flew the paraglide around 1968...

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Paragliders return to Ghana’s skies for Easter festival

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April 19, 20221061 Views

Every Easter weekend, thousands of people from around the world flock to the quiet Ghanaian towns of Kwahu and Atibie for a paragliding festival and Easter carnival that residents hope may establish the West African nation as a hub for extreme sports. This year marked the festival's return to its annual schedule after the COVID-19 pandemic forced organisers to postpone the last two years' events. A festival assistant watches as paragliders fly with passengers during the annual Easter paragliding festival in Kwahu-Atibie, Ghana April 15, 2022. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko Around 400 people registered for tandem flights with professional pilots, rivalling some of the festival's most popular years, according to Tourist Board figures. Dozens brought their own equipment to fly solo. Pa...

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खुले आसमान में परिंदों की तरह

UPENDRA SWAMI

July 11, 2020604 Views

निचले हिमालय की तलहटी में बीड़ गांव हिमाचल प्रदेश की जोगिंदर नगर घाटी के पश्चिम में स्थित है। इसे आम तौर पर भारत की पैराग्लाइडिंग राजधानी कहा जाता है। लेकिन इसके अलावा बीड़ इको टूरिज्म, आध्यात्मिक अध्ययन और ध्यान आदि गतिविधियों का भी केंद्र है। यह इलाका तिब्बती शरणार्थियों का बसेरा रहा है इसलिए बीड़ गांव में और आसपास कई बौद्ध मठ व स्तूप हैं। इसलिए पर्यटन के लिहाज से देखा जाए तो बीड़ का महत्व पैराग्लाइडिंग के अलावा भी बहुत है। लेकिन फिलहाल यहां आने वाले सैलानियों में बहुतायत पैराग्लाइडिंग के शौकीनों की है। कांगड़ा घाटी में उड़ता पैराग्लाइडर बिलिंग दरअसल पैराग्लाइडिंग के लिए टेक-ऑफ साइट है और बीड़ गांव मं लैंडिंग साइट है। दोनों को मिलाकर बीड़-बिलिंग कहा जाता है और वे इसी साझे नाम से ही ज्यादा लोकप्रिय भी हैं। बिलिंग करीब 16 किलोमीटर दूर है बीड़ गांव से, उत्तर की तरफ धौलाधार पर्वत श्रृ...