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Vol-biv, HIke & Fly, mountain XC
Mountain cross country, vol-bivouac courses, hike & fly and technical training for paragliding pilots with every level of experience. Small groups and 1:1 personal coaching in New Zealand South and North Island (Southern Alps, Queenstown, Wanaka, Karioitahi, Kaimais and much more), Indian Himalayas (Bir Billing and high mountains of Himachal Pradesh) and Europe (French, Swiss, and Italian Alps).
Complex approach, from technical training, theory on planning and meteorology, finding right headspace and physical preparation (training advice before the course), we will build upon your own strengths and push beyond your comfort zone. All courses are designed not only to leave you with lasting memories from beautiful adventures in the mountains but to make you a better, safer, and justifiably self-confident pilot who can plan and execute a mountain XC flight, hike&fly adventure, or vol-bivouac expedition and then if necessary adjust your plans to the conditions
DOUBTS ABOUT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS?
You are welcome to reserve a spot on any course without the obligation to pay now. We will pencil you in and you can pay later, once the travel situation resolves safely.
Personal Coaching
Get in touch for available dates
Taylor-made adventures in the mountains,
vol-bivouac, hike & fly, XC, thermaling
in the NZ Southern Alps, European Alps an Indian Himalayas.
New Zealand
2024 dates on request
Paragliding Odyssey through North and South Island, magical Southern Alps with infinite vol-biv possibilities. Flying here is always an adventure!
French Alps
4 - 15 August 2024
Introduction to vol-bivouac through some of the most legendary spots
Indian Himalayas
24 October - 2 November 2024
Reliable flying with vultures in high mountains spiced up with a mix of Tibetan and Indian culture.
28 Jan - 7 Feb 2024
Karioitahi, New Zealand
Technical Training
Learn all the skills which will make you safe and efficienton your xc and vol-bivouac adventures.
is it any good?
Kinga is incredibly insightful, inspirational and highly driven woman. I have already taken so much from this experience and believe the growing will continue for quite some time. I truly cannot thank her enough.
Halina
I really felt like this was the opposite of a commercial experience, it was intimate, individually tailored , well thought out and truthful about reality, truthful about what you are capable of and where you should be focusing your energy on to jump forward into vol biv safely and with confidence.
Graham
Kinga made my dream of camping and flying come true. It was fun, safe, I learned so much and gained a lot of confidence in the mountains.
Veronica
Frequently Asked Questions
These adventures are 100% taylor made so any level of experience is enough! The only thing you need is full PG licence. From your very first xc, top landing, hike&fly day out to a multiday vol-bivouac, just tell me what you dream of and let’s turn this dream into a memory!
You need to have full PG licence, 150h of airtime, including at least 100h of non-coastal flying (thermals and/or mountain glides), you’ve flown a couple of 30km+ XC flights, you’ve taken off from at least 5 different take-offs and you are able to take off without assistance and land safely on usual, decent spots.
It depends on the adventure, area, etc. so we’ll discuss details individually. A good starting point is here but stay calm, usually you don’t need so much stuff! Have a look below and if in doubt, get in touch.
There is usually some hiking included into vol-biv. However depending on your goals and fitness level, we can minimize amount of hiking and/or arrange supported vol-bivouac (pick-ups, cable cars etc). If you worry about your fitness, it’s probably unnecessary, vol-bivouac is not X-Alps! Get in touch to discuss the details and find the best option for you.
No problem. You’ll learn all this stuff in fun and safe environment.
To book your spot, send us an email via Contact Form and we’ll discuss the details.
To confirm your participation, you’ll be asked to pay 20% deposit. The deposit is nonrefundable but it can be transferred to another date, group adventure or 1:1 coaching, or to another pilot you send our way.
General Checklist
BASICS
Functional paraglider, harness and reserve parachute, vario/gps, mobile phone and a radio.
For the mountain adventures you need a satellite tracker. We recommend inReach as it allows sending and receiving messages. If you don’t have one, we can arrange rental.
Clothing depends on the area, it will be different in Himalayas than in New Zealand Alps but we will fly and camp in the mountains so take some warm layers.
Camping gear
You will need your own camping gear and food of your choice (i.g. freeze dried meals, couscous, instant soups, oatmeal, biscuits, tea, coffee, etc.)
We’re happy to advise on exact choice (tent or tarp, sleeping bag or sleeping in a wing etc.), depending on the area specifics and your personal preferences we will help you find your perfect setup.
insurance
It is essential that you have travel insurance which covers you in respect of: medical treatment, medical repatriation and search & rescue by helicopter.
We will ask you to fill a sheet form, including emergency contact details, insurance policy and contact numbers and risk acceptance sign offs. Please give it a good read and make sure you understand and accept the risk involved.
