“I think I can see the ocean!”, I said to Scotty and Grum, “Ohh my God I can’t believe it”. I never thought I would spend New Year’s day 2022 team flying with two mates, thermalling to just under 4000m in a paraglider while looking at the Tasman Sea. It blows my mind that we... Continue Reading →
Hello again. I hope you are doing well. I will be participating in the Red Bull X-Alps. The prologue starts on the 8th of June (one-day race) then the 12-day race starts on the 11th of June. You can track the completion online. More info here. How can you help? You can donate to GoFundMe... Continue Reading →
Training for the Red Bull X-Alps means a slow and steady increase in physical training. The increase in load can result in increased inflammation in the body. I need to be mindful of what is going into my body. It is essential for me to consume foods that reduce or fight inflammation and avoid foods... Continue Reading →
Support Team Australia to compete in X-Pyr 2022 — an international paragliding adventure race in Europe. Donations of $50 or more have the chance to win an amazing prize! I was accepted into a hike and fly paragliding competition in Europe (https://x-pyr.com/). It is my biggest challenge yet. Part of the challenge has been funding... Continue Reading →
Goat Track Hike - Wandiligong to Mystic Launch Start at Alpine Park, walk north on White Star Road (around 400m) and look for the painted goat to the left. Follow your nose, goats and pink tape to the top. Download the KML/KMZ file here. Goat Track hike from Wandiligong to Mystic Launch
Hike and Fly - Map highlighting the hike from Tawonga South to Tawonga Gap launch
The XCTracer is a fantastic vario with a lag free response etc. I recently purchased the FLARM version. The main reason for my purchase was for vol biv and hike and fly missions (as well as a back up for comps). Previous to this I was flying with a Flymaster. A friend and I have... Continue Reading →
Did you read the news? Paragliding FAI triangles are in vogue, the new black so to speak. Nine out of ten people interviewed believe you are a rock star if you fly the FAI, land next to your car, reach into your fridge, and pop the top off a coldie. Even the seminal English band... Continue Reading →
My transition from a ‘three liner’ to a ‘two liner’ D (6.95 aspect ratio) paraglider, with focus on comp flying. I hope this article is useful to paragliding pilots thinking of flying a two liner paraglider for the first time, while also providing some helpful tips for experienced two liner competition pilots. I couldn't find... Continue Reading →
I love a list but what I love more is a shared list. This is what I took with me on my last flying and camping adventure to Europe. The items I didn’t use or could omit have been noted. Add a few more items to this for high altitude colder flying or when flying... Continue Reading →
Richie's Adventures 