Li Shengtao (Muzi) successfully flew from the South Col of Everest (8,000m) this morning, 18 May, landing safely back at base camp on his BGD Anda.
This is also the second parachute flight permit issued by the Nepalese government in the history of Mount Everest. Obtaining a paraglider flight permit for Mount Everest in Nepal is not easy. This requires a government authorized paraglider instructor to evaluate and assess the applicant’s flying ability in addition to the climbing permit for Mount Everest before they have the opportunity to obtain it. It is reported that this year, in addition to the Bosden team, other Chinese and European teams have also applied for flight permits, but they have been rejected due to flight capability and other reasons.
Chrigel Maurer won the Pro Race of the 2023 Eigertour – his sixth victory in six editions. His brother Michael was second, and Lars Meerstetter third. This year’s summer event took place from 19-22 July. The Pro race is for very experienced racers only, think Red Bull X-Alps athletes. The route is shown above and …
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On the afternoon of June 14, Beijing time, the Chinese team, who were in Kazakhstan for a series of Paragliding fixed point competitions, came with good news. In the just concluded 2023 Kazakhstan Kabambai Batyr Cup fixed point competition, they arrogantly captured all the gold medals of individuals, groups and women’s groups, and played a …
Chinese paraglider pilot successfully flies over Mount Everest
This is also the second parachute flight permit issued by the Nepalese government in the history of Mount Everest. Obtaining a paraglider flight permit for Mount Everest in Nepal is not easy. This requires a government authorized paraglider instructor to evaluate and assess the applicant’s flying ability in addition to the climbing permit for Mount Everest before they have the opportunity to obtain it. It is reported that this year, in addition to the Bosden team, other Chinese and European teams have also applied for flight permits, but they have been rejected due to flight capability and other reasons.
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