Paragliding around Lauterbrunnen Valley
Apr 26th, 2011, 03:52 PM
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Paragliding around Lauterbrunnen Valley
My wife and I are planning to go paragliding during our trip to the Lauterbrunnen area this summer. We found one company in the area that offers trips from Staubbach Falls and Murrenfalls. Which of the two would be the most scenic? Anyone who is familiar with this area, please advise.
Apr 28th, 2011, 08:30 AM
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Both are beautiful areas. We paraglided 2 yrs ago in a valley in Austria near Neustifit. We had a great guide with 20 years experience and thousands of jumps.
Last year an older gentleman in Austria who has a glider and camps out and glides for fun told us he used to paraglide until he witnessed a freaky wind gust that collasped the canopy in half and sent it plunging. We did not paraglide after that.I guess it's like anything, there is always a small risk involved.
Last year an older gentleman in Austria who has a glider and camps out and glides for fun told us he used to paraglide until he witnessed a freaky wind gust that collasped the canopy in half and sent it plunging. We did not paraglide after that.I guess it's like anything, there is always a small risk involved.
May 1st, 2011, 07:51 PM
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Yes, you would glide through the Laut. Valley for both. I have seen pictures of Staubbach Falls (absolutely amazing) but not of Murrenfalls, as they call it. I am trying to figure out which of the two would be best.
I realize there will be a great risk when paragliding, but you risk your life when you get in the car and drive to the store : ) I'm trusting that accidents like the one mentioned above are very seldom...
I realize there will be a great risk when paragliding, but you risk your life when you get in the car and drive to the store : ) I'm trusting that accidents like the one mentioned above are very seldom...
