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DON’T MISS IT 2019

Mar 15-17

STUBAI CUP
The first big paragliding testival of the season sees dozens of
manufacturers showcase their new wings for the new season
in this beautiful valley in Austria. A fast gondola whisks you
up to a snowy launch for an 800m sled ride, with early season

thermals if you’re lucky.
Stubaicup.at

Jun 16-28

RED BULL X-ALPS
Will a Frenchman finally take the X-Alps crown from
five-time winner Chrigel Maurer? Is T oma Coconea
really doing it again? Will Simon Oberrauner stay
smiling? Can the Live T racking hold out? The Red
Bull X-Alps is “the perfect game”. This year it starts a
month earlier than usual: log on and get inspired.

redbullxalps.com

Aug 5-18

PARAGLIDING
WORLDS

Macedonia welcomes the world’s
best paraglider pilots for the FAI
Paragliding World Championships in
Krushevo. The flying here is a mix of
mountainous terrain, deep basins and
lakes – perfect for two weeks of racing
tasks. Get to goal!
fai.org

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