Extra elevation

Paraglider soars above Achen Lake in the Austrian Alps, bundling up for winter sport.

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Dunes for days

Golden dunes stretch along Namibia's coast, near Swakopmund, with paragliding offering a unique bird's-eye view of shifting sands and stark beauty.

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Go with the gusts

Person paraglides over Lake Garda, Italy, using winds like Ora and Pelèr for sailing.

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Dunes for days

Golden dunes stretch along Namibia's coast, offering a bird's-eye view of the surreal landscape through paragliding.

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Gliding over all

Paraglider pilots harness winter winds, exploiting updrafts to glide over Austria's snow-covered landscapes.

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