Paragliding for Two in the Kootenay Rockies of BC
Looking to take the adventure into the clouds? Soar with Altitude Adventures, where tandem paragliding hits new heights, and elevations of up to 12,000 feet will showcase a Kootenay Rockies region rich with peaks and valleys.
Sailing above the wilds near Golden June through October, postcard-pretty landscapes are just part of the exhilaration here: yours is a high accomplished via a specially-designed harness attached to a hi-tech inflatable wing that unfolds from your backpack.
And with your own captain at the controls, you’ll be piloted, minus the motor, with nothing between your boots and the ground but the wind. (A pre-flight briefing will provide the prep, along with simple instruction on how to work with your pilot for smooth launches and landings.) Once in the air, turn on the auto focus, as pilots provide the perfect vantage point – plus a little commentary – for unbelievable footage.
And there’s little wonder why: with a launching pad fixed on famed Mount 7 – where every Canadian time and distance record for tandem and single glides has been set – there’s no better spot to catch the wind. Add to this that qualified pilots with over 30 years experience, trained and approved under the standards of the Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association of Canada, give you the skilled glide-power. Minus the in-flight snacks.
September 1, 2009
Posted in: Canada