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Wander Expeditions Paragliding School

Learning to Paraglide - From Walk to Fly!

Learning to Paraglide is an investment. It changes your life and becomes that primary thing you do! What do you do? I am a paraglider pilot. (...cut to interesting conversation...) For work, oh yeah, there's that but who cares when you paraglide! Adventure sports change your life. Paragliding opens new horizons while turning the volume down on everything else. For me, and many of us, it places life into a new perspective. Once you join, you're part of the Wander Expeditions Crew. We use a Telegram group primarily to notify when we fly. We also chat about the sport, gear, goals and events. There's also a fabulous amount of humor and a great sense of camaraderie!! The most effective way to learn to fly is through a progression learning program. Our program starts with ground school to provide understanding, then we progress to ground handling where you learn control of the wing while standing on the ground. This is often called kiting and is an essential skill in paragliding....

King Mountain, Idaho

 


Flying the Lost River Range

Embarking on a paragliding journey at King Mountain is a thrilling adventure, and credit is due to John Kangas and the King Mountain Glider Park for facilitating an exhilarating ascent and an overall fantastic day of flying. Accompanied by friends, the flight extended nearly to Mount Borah, before venturing into the valley for a smooth landing in Mackay. The day concluded with a delightful barbecue at T9. Covering an impressive 50 miles, it was truly a remarkable achievement, especially given the turbulent day! It's worth noting the necessity of carrying an oxygen kit, as the climbs can reach staggering heights, with lift tops commonly exceeding 16,000 feet. The turbulent air calls for honed skills, making SIV training an invaluable asset for navigating the challenging conditions and ensuring a safe and enjoyable paragliding experience at such elevations.





Much fun was had!! Looking forward to the next opportunity.


Check out King Mountain Glider Park!