paragliding
noun
para·glid·ing
ˈper-ə-ˌglī-diŋ 
ˈpa-rə-
: the recreational sport of soaring from a slope or a cliff using a modified parachute
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And for a hint of adventure, opportunities for scuba diving, paragliding, hiking, and sailing provide the ideal dose of adrenaline.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
International espionage, government coverups and paragliding action scenes — Ad Vitam has got it all.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
From the rugged Tien Shan mountains to the expansive Issyk-Kul lake, hiking, horse riding, kayaking, and paragliding are just some of the activities on offer here.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Sitting above the regional capital of Abha in the Sarawat Mountains, the nearly two-mile Mount Soudah is the country’s highest peak and the ideal launchpad for hiking, climbing, camping, and paragliding.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
International espionage, government coverups and paragliding action scenes — Ad Vitam has got it all.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
From the rugged Tien Shan mountains to the expansive Issyk-Kul lake, hiking, horse riding, kayaking, and paragliding are just some of the activities on offer here.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Sitting above the regional capital of Abha in the Sarawat Mountains, the nearly two-mile Mount Soudah is the country’s highest peak and the ideal launchpad for hiking, climbing, camping, and paragliding.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Paragliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paragliding. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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