Since I started paragliding, I have become completely obsessed with it! The pure adventure and unmatched scenery make for incredible sensations of freedom. It is the perfect game!
Goals
My big goal in 2022 was the Dolomiti Superfly! This went well and I finished the course. I'm now thinking about my goals for 2023. Definitively another Eigertour! Would also really like the Vercofly and other 2-4 day H&F comps.
In 2023 I want to fly more XC and work on my race to goal competition skills.
Successes
I have a good cross country paragliding track record with a 300km flight, several 200km+ flights and 100km+ flights, including some in the Alps.
I was USA EN-C cross country league champion in 2018. I have flown in comps with FAI points.
I have successfully participated in international hike and fly competitions (Dolomiti Super Fly 2022, Eigertour 2022, etc) with good rankings.
Es meine Leidenschaft ist. Bin jede freie Minute in der Luft wenn es dass Wetter zulässt
Goals
Das ich mich bei jedem Flug verbessere.
Successes
Viele Hike and Fly Bewerbe absolvieren 2017 Teilnahme an Bordairrace, Dolomitenmann, Outoor Tropy, verschiedene Bergläufe 2018 Teilnahme Ironflay, Bordairrace, Dolomitenmann
2019 1. Red Bull X-Alps 1. Eigertour 1. Swiss Cup Frutigen
2018 1. X-Pyr 1. Ironfly 1. Eigertour 1. Vercofly 1. Milletscup 1. Dolomitenmann 2. XContest World Open 3. Swiss Cup Grindelwald
2017 1. Red Bull X-Alps 1. Disziplinenwertung bei Red Bull Elements und Rise&Fall 1. Bordairrace Chiemsee 2. Swiss Cup Frutigen 2. Disziplinenwertung bei Red Bull Dolomitenmann 1. Task Swiss Cup Cimetta 6. Bornes to Fly
2016 1. X-Pyr 1. Bornes to Fly 1. Red Bull Dolomitenmann (Einzelwertung) 1. Red Bull Elements (Teamwertung) 7. SM Disentis
2015 1. Red Bull X-Alps 1. PWC Disentis 1. CCC Sieger Openclass 1. Swiss Cup Grindelwald 4. SM Fiesch 5. WM Kolumbien
2014 1. X-Pyr 3. SM Engelberg 5. Rang Swiss Cup Grindelwald
2013 1. Rang Red Bull X--Alps "Hattrick" 1. Rang Schweizermeisterschaft Meiringen 1. Rang Bordairline Gstaad 2. Rang Akro Schweizermeisterschaft Brienz
2012 1. Rang Bordairline Interlaken 1. Rang Bordairline Altaussee (A) 2. Rang Crossalps Hochries (D) 4. Rang Vercofly
2011 1. Rang Red Bull X-Alps 1. Rang Bordairline Klagenfurt- Radsberg (A) mit Norbert am Tandem 2. Rang Bordairline Interlaken (Turnpoint Chateau-d-Oex) 2. Rang Vercofly- Wallis mit Lük am Tandem 3. Rang Bordairline Werfenweng (A) 4. Rang Schweizermeisterschaft Disentis 8. Rang German Open Lengries (D)
2010 1. Rang Bordairline Tessin 1. Rang Crossalps Hochries 1. Rang Vercofly Wallis
2009 X-Alps Sieger Infinity Tumbling Weltrekord mit 210 Turns 3. Rang Akro Schweizermeisterschaft Beckenried 16. Rang Weltmeisterschaft Mexico 6. Rang Swiss League Cup 14. Rang Schweizermeisterschaft Fiesch 9. Rang Innoffizielle Schweizermeisterschaft Flims
2008 1.PWC Grindelwald
2007 1.PWC Overall/ 1.PWC Türkei/ 1.PWC Italien/1.PWC Spanien/ 1.XC Open Manilla/ 1.Delta SM Gstaad/ 2. SM Anzere/ 10.PWC Japan/ 11.WM Manilla
I started paragliding because of Hike and Fly, the chance to fly down after a hike or trip in the mountains.
I've also been doing lots of mountaineering and fly, as well as ski tour and fly.
Competitions
I've always wanted to do hike and fly competitions, I enjoy the combination of being physically fit and also using flying skills. I'd like to meet more like minded people that we can inspire and push each other. p
Goals
XC Flying So far I've only had limited experience and success in flying xc. I plan to focus on this a lot this year. I've attended an xc camp, and will do some more courses in March. My longest flight to date was only 42km.
Competition Flying I'm really drawn to hike and fly competitions, I want to participate in more competitions.
Vol biv I'd like to do some tours accross the alps with my paraglider, and do all ascents by foot.
Successes
Personal Successes
I've worked hard to expand both my flying skills and also meteo knowledge. I found planning hike and fly tours have made me a more independent pilot and build my knowledge.
Speedflying License. I've always enjoyed flying small and agile wings.
Small selection of Hike and Fly Highlights
Gross Spannort - climb and fly
Wildstrubel - climb and fly
Allalinhorn - climb and fly
Ostegghütte - climb and fly
Gemsfairenstock
Vorder Glärnisch
Competition Highlights
Studen Hike and Fly
Lenk Trail Fly
EigerTour Academy
Natürlich Gleitschirmfliegen, ansonsten viel Sport in der Natur. Fliegen, Hike & Fly, Klettern, Bergsteigen (wenn möglich auch mit dem Gleitschirm) und Rennradfahren im Sommer. Skifahren und Tourenskilaufen im Winter.
Glider
Ozone Zeolite, blau / weiss
Flying since
2018
Flying because
Das Fliegen für mich das absolut Schönste ist. Ob es ein kurzer Hike & Fly am Feierabend oder ein Streckenflug am Wochenende ist, für mich gibt es nichts schöneres als in der Luft zu sein.
I want a healthy life full of adventure and paragliding is an essencial contribution to this.
Goals
Gain next level in XC and hike&fly.
Successes
2022 After gaining skills and experience with SIV trainings and flights, I upgraded to an EN-C glider and cocoon harness. My first over 200km FAI triangle in Ticino/Switzerland. More over 100km flights and HF competitions like Eigertour and TrailFly Lenk. Ongoing tandem pilot education. Xcontest World top 50 (PG Sport) Xcontest Switzerland top 20 (FAI-3 PG Sport) 2021 My first over 100km flight and over 100km flat triangles in July 21 in Slovenia. Additional 70km triangles in Switzerland and Italy in 2021, all done with my low-B glider. Started to compete in hike&fly races.
Ich finde es faszinierend auf einen Berg zu wandern oder klettern, um danach runter zu fliegen. Bergsteigen und Klettern mache ich seit Kindstagen. Hike and Fly ist für mich eine logische Fortsetzung davon. An XC finde ich spannend, dass man mit heisser Luft und einem Stück Stoff so weit fliegen kann.
Goals
Immer etwas dazu lernen und dabei besser werden. Das Risiko korrekt einschätzen und gesund landen.
Successes
Cari: Bedretto auf und ab 55 Pkte. Scuol: Unterengadiner Runde 83 Pkte. Madrisa - Wald 88 Pkte Sillian - Kronplatz 45 Pkte Mornera - Cimetta retour 55 Pkte
It is the sport in which you never stop learning. It combines many of my hobbies with the love of being in nature and the mountains. From each flight remain unforgettable moments.
Successes
nothing worth talking about. For me, 11th place at trail fly lenk 2022 fun was a success. The fun competition at the H&F SM in Fanas was a good training. :)