You’ve surely spent a day or more enjoying the snow and trying out some of the many sports that ski resorts have to offer. But do you know what speed riding is?
Adventure sports offer a wide range of options to suit your preferences, experience, or physical condition. Undoubtedly, more and more variations and styles are emerging within the same sport, such as speed riding. The perfect combination of skiing downhill and paragliding will give you unique experiences across snow-covered landscapes.
This sport began around 2003 in the French Alps and emerged by chance when skydivers and paragliders descended mountain slopes using their parachute canopies. Today, more and more federations include this discipline, leading to a growing number of enthusiasts.
The best ski slopes have professionals ready to give you the necessary lessons so you can practice their activities with ease. So, if you’re someone who loves innovation and seeking thrills, becoming a speed rider is your solution.
It’s aimed at all winter sports lovers with some control and skiing ability on any type of snow. What are you willing to do?
- Glide down groomed slopes with gentle turns?
- Perform jumps under 10 metres high?
- Soar over the highest cliffs?
All the equipment you need will be provided by the school you choose, including a helmet (essential), downhill skis (without poles), and a paraglider with a harness and backpack specially designed for this extreme sport. Start on gentle slopes and gradually progress to flying over the steepest drops.
Air and snow are two perfect settings to enjoy your free time while learning a new sport. Courses led by instructors include practical lessons as well as a general theory class covering equipment use, precise techniques, aerology, etc.
Enjoying an incredible environment while doing sports is as easy as deciding to try it. Don’t hesitate any longer—learn new ways to get your adrenaline pumping.
