Gavin McClurg (USA1) seen during the Red Bull X-Alps on the Gaisberg, Austria on June 16, 2019
A few months ago I interviewed Bastienne Wentzel about her book “Paragliding, The Beginner’s Guide” and at the end of the interview Bastienne turned things around and interviewed me for her magazine about the upcoming X-Alps, my history in flying, preparing for this campaign vs previous campaigns, why learning is so addicting, flying and family, making a living through flying (sort of!), the book (Advanced Paragliding), why the X-Alps and flying itself is so addicting (and could it be without the risk?), comparing the Alaska Traverse and the X-Alps, what the spectators miss in the race, the most memorable days, how to eat for the race, dealing with the physical trauma, the wonderful impact of the fans and a lot more. Enjoy!
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Randy Campadore, Jody MacDonald, Chris Santacroce, Superfly, Nate Scales, James “Kiwi” Johnson, Patagonia, Bill Belcourt, Outside TV, Hugh Miller, XCMagazine, Dennis Pagen, Ben Abruzzo, Reavis Sutphin-Gray, Keith Cockrum, Bruce Marks, Chrigel Maurer, Toma Coconea, Tom De Dorlodot, Dave Turner, Zoom, Ulrich Grill, Niviuk, Nick Neynens, Ferdy Van Shelven, Paul Guschlbauer, Tarquin Cooper
Training for this year’s race on the Niviuk Klimber 2P. Photo Ben Horton
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