Diversions

With summer just around the corner, the Alpine hills will soon be alive with the sound of whooping and squealing as novice paragliders go over the edge for the first time. As an avid paraglider, I can confirm that soaring high over hills and rooftops, carried only by the wind, is one of the most exhilarating, thrilling and uplifting experiences you can have. And almost anyone can do it. You don't have to be a world-class athlete: physical conditioning is less important than caution and alertness. Patience helps, too. Before you can venture solo, you will need to undergo at...

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