Paragliding, in simple terms, is an activity where pilots fly down a 🏔️ hill with a wing. The wing is made out of durable material, weighs around ⚖️ 5 kg and is completely foldable, so you can carry it in a backpack. Since the wing is designed to sink slowly, you lose about 1 meter of height every 8 meters going forward.

Paragliding is not parachuting. You're not jumping from an airplane. You're not even jumping from a cliff. Usually, you're slowly walking down a slope. Then you gradually lift, your feet 👟 lose the ground and you're floating into the air. There's not a huge adrenaline rush.

Paragliding, at the basic level, can be a very safe sport. You also don't have to be an athlete. From a physical perspective, the common saying goes: If you're fit enough to cycle 🚴‍♂️, you're fit enough to paraglide. Still, paragliding requires rigorous organizational and mental preparation to fly safe and well.

Flight time ⏱ ranges from a few minutes, down a small hill, up to several hours with rising air.

In the beginning, when you're flying alone for the first few times, you will probably experience fear of heights. But soon, you will get more used to the secure seat in the harness. The fear will fade away and will be replaced by a sense of freedom. A sense of being connected to nature 🌲☘️😍.