I am excited to announce I will join the talented Sky Summits team as a guide for their Macedonia and India trips. The Macedonian trip is from July 21 - 27, 2024 and includes my XC guidance, daily mountain transport and full retrieve services. More information can be found here. The Indian trip is based... Continue Reading →
The Xenon is a two-liner EN/LFT D with 65 cells, an aspect ratio of 6.7, and the size 17 weighs in at just 3.15 kg. Nick Donini and myself. Photo credit Ole Dalen The handling of the wing is superb. You could describe it as exact, balanced and joyous. I was at home straight away.... Continue Reading →
I have uploaded all my flying footage of the 2023 Red Bull X-Alps. It is quite a long watch. My main reason for doing this is to aid lower airtime pilots in cross-country flying. My 10 hours self would have really enjoyed the footage. The footage showcases launching, landing, cross-country flying, communication with the team... 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
“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 →
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 →
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