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Archive for February, 2000

Paragliding the Himalayas: Lust For Life

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2000

‘‘I am an eternal optimist with a lust for life, not some psycho with an urge to die.’ Paraglider pilot Bob Drury tells the story behind his recent BBC filming trip in Nepal

Daedalus: The forgotten hero of paragliding and hang gliding

Friday, February 11th, 2000
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According to ancient Greek mythology, Daedalus and his son Icarus were put in prison by King Minos of Crete because Daedalus helped kill the Minotaur and escape with the kingÂ’’s daughter, the beautiful Ariadne