Tandem Paragliding

Mountain and River views included!

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Let’s Get you flying!

Pair up with a fully qualified pilot and soar above the North Thompson River with views of Raft Mountain, Trophy Mountain, Granite Mountain, and if you’re lucky, Dunn Peak!

Your Pilot is trained and approved under the standards of the Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association of Canada. With 32 years of experience in flying paragliders all over the world, Xsky Paragliding offers safe and remarkable tandem flights that will change the way you look at the skies forever.

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2 Hour Tandem Paragliding

Cost: $240 incl

Minimum Weight Per Passenger: 27 kg / 60 lbs.

Maximum Weight Per Passenger: 120kg / 260 lbs.

Flying time: Depending on the weather conditions you share the air with the birds for 15 to 30 minutes.

Departs: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 4:00pm. Times vary depending on the month.

What's included: A beautiful drive/shuttle up the mountain, simple take-off training, tandem paragliding flight among the mountains, GoPro footage (on request), mountain and river views.

Requirements:

  • Good footwear (running/hiking shoes. Good ankle support is key)

  • Warm jacket, long pants.

  • Sunglasses and light gloves.

  • Xsky Paragliding provides you with a helmet.

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Step by Step

  • Make a reservation via the ‘book now’ button below, or phone 250 674 1108

  • Meet your pilot at Dee's General store at the Birch Island Landing Zone parking lot where we will sign waivers and check on weather conditions.

  • A comfortable pickup truck will take you on a scenic route up the mountain.

  • Simple take off procedures will be taught, a thorough safety check will be performed, and at take off your instructor will introduce you to the art of flying.

  • We take flight! Sit back, relax and enjoy the time in the air.

  • After a soft landing, we watch the pictures of your flight with a refreshing drink or ice cream.

  • Continue your life, looking at the clouds for there you have been, and there you long to return!

 

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Your Pilot

Your pilot is trained and approved under the standards of the Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association of Canada. Willy has 32 years of experience in flying paragliders all over the world!

Waiver

You are required to sign this waiver before you fly so you may as well read it ahead of time!

The more you know!

FAQ

We KNOW you have more questions and hopefully they are all answered here!

If you have more questions, give us a call or send us a message! Would love to chat.

“It's only when you are flying above it that you realize just how beautiful the world really is."