Hike and Fly

News, updates, reviews and events in the lightweight paragliding world

Neo Push Up paragliding harness

Neo Push Up

The Neo Push Up is billed as the lightest seatboard harness on the market. Marcus King tries it on for size.
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Soaring between the Mönch and Eiger, Switzerland

21 Ways to have fun in the Alps

“It’s not all about kilometres.” Tom Payne’s guide to simply having fun in the mountains
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Flying over Chamonix valley, France

Mont Blanc 4,808m

“We could not have wished for better conditions.” Tim Rochas and friends bag the big one
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The start of the X-Pyr. Photo: Marcus King

The Head Game: Getting in tune for the X-Pyr

Coach and sports psychologist Ben Gaudry shares what he's doing to get ready for this year's X-Pyr
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Launching in a previous X-Pyr

X-Pyr 2026: ‘It’s my happy place’

Tarquin Cooper talks to former winners Chrigel Maurer and Simon Oberrauner about the upcoming X-Pyr hike-and-fly race across the Pyrenees
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Neo Push Up harness

First Look: Neo Push Up

The Push Up is billed as the lightest seatboard harness on the market. Marcus King tries it on for size.
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Laurie Genovese in 2023 Red Bull X-Alps

‘Redefining the race’

We talk to two race directors putting safety, female pilots and fun at the core of hike-and-fly
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Hike-and-fly in the Lofoten Islands

Love and loss in the Lofoten Islands

“I did what any sane person would do.” Mymy Heissat tells Tarquin Cooper about learning to fly in the Arctic
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Sunset at Red Rocks. Photo: Ben Horton

Coming to America – registration opens for three events

'Expect to go tall!' Registration has opened for three competitions organised by Gavin McClurg in the USA this summer
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Laurie Genovese in 2023 Red Bull X-Alps

New hike-and-fly event launched by Laurie Genovese

Former World Cup champion Laurie Genovese has announced details of a new hike-and-fly race where safety and inclusivity are the main focus
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