Paragliding: One of the best fun things to do in Glenwood Spring

There are a lot many things to do in Glenwood Spring but Paragliding surely is the major highlight undoubtedly. Paragliding helps you to feel the sky upfront and fly like a bird freely through the clouds. Who among us has not ever dreamt of flying high in the sky like birds in our childhood? Almost every one of us has. Sitting in an aircraft and flying to destinations in water-tight compartments does not help to experience the vastness of the sky. Paragliding does and can help one get the bird’s eye view of the world behind us. Paragliding is one of the most sought after fun things to do in Glenwood Spring.

Glenwood Spring beauty

Glenwood Spring, Colorado

Glenwood Springs is especially popular with outdoor adventure-lovers and is a renowned resort city in Colorado. The city is extremely popular for its globally-renowned hot springs. This paradise for outdoor enthusiasts is situated in the bumpy Rocky Mountains and its rugged beauty is well-supported and contributed by the surrounding boundless White River National Forest. Among its major tourist attractions that Nature has bestowed upon this destination these below-mentioned ones deserve special attention

•        Glenwood Canyon abreast with wildlife and houses Hanging Lake
•    Glenwood Caverns are pre-medieval underground caves. Canyon swings looking over the Colorado River presents an incredible view of undiluted natural beauty.

Paragliding

Paragliding is one of the most extreme sports that even inexperienced people opt to get a taste of pure thrill. Flying solo can be considered but for that one needs to undergo extensive training provided by skilled and experienced instructors. Many travellers and paragliding enthusiasts try getting themselves enrolled to an 8-10 day paragliding training course where USHGA Certified Instructors will assist you to become a capable pilot and fly solo. Certification course and programs designed to help travellers or outside the town visitors go for solo flying within a condensed timeframe can be opted for but the tandem flight is a better choice. 

Tandem flight with certified instructor

Tandem flight can be opted for even by a novice who simply wishes to indulge in the fun and experience the thrill. You do not need to bother yourself with all the technical aspects and techniques observed to fly in the sky like a free bird. An instructional paragliding tandem flight will help you witness breathtaking views of the world below that will look nothing but a miniature version of the earth.

Be safe and feel the thrill carefree

Let the certified and highly experienced instructor take care of the techniques and you simply enjoy the view and experience freedom not available on the ground. You can also capture your moments in a frame as professional reputed Paragliding companies offer experienced photography on site. Digital photo gallery package is offered from where you can simply download your images/videos and share the proud moment with your dear ones.

No age bar- almost!

The skilled and duly certified ones let you enjoy the moment but even for a minute they never ignore your safety aspects. You are at safe hands and free to experience the moment carefree. Regardless of what age group you fall under you can enjoy Paragliding tandem flight but surely not anyone below 2 years or above 92. 

I Got Wings!!!! My First Paragliding Experience in Glenwood Spring

There are so many exciting and fun things to do in Glenwood Spring! Discover this beautiful mountain town with non-stop adventure, fun, and relaxation! For an experience to never forget, treat yourself to the magical experience of paragliding in the spectacular western slope setting of Colorado.

“It is never too late to tick something off of your bucket list,” said two of my colleagues sailing off the top of a mountain over Glenwood Springs. It was very natural that adventure is in these girls’ blood. When they landed the first thing out of their mouth was, “It was awesome! Shall we do it again!?”

Now that’s my friend, is how to make life rich with memories. If you have ever dreamt of flying, or gazed up at the bird soaring above longing to join them, this is the chance to live that experience by paragliding in Glenwood Springs!

Looking at them swinging and dancing in the air made quite impossible not to think, “I would like to try it too, at least once.” And that is how I decided to undergo my first ever paragliding experience over the mountains.

That’s me Paragliding in Glenwood Spring. It was so fun! 

And since I had never done any extreme sport before, I immediately said a “YES!!” when asked. I was both excited and nervous at the same time.  

In the meantime, standing at the edge of the mountain and looking down the world was an experience hard to explain in words. As I was all set to fly high, I could suddenly hear a voice behind me barked orders – “Step forward! Come back, come back! Woah – wait up. Run, Run, Run! Pick your legs up! Yeeeee!”

And after a short run, we started flying, with the force of the wind admiring the mountains around us and the villages beneath. The view was breathtaking and the experience itself was very exciting to be so high up in the sky. The world looked tiny and the sky was the limit. Exciting!! 

Up above the world so high!!

My paragliding instructor continued instructing me as we were jerked across a cliff side high above Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We were flying tandem, attached to each other and attached to an enormous chute.

Up Above the World so High, Like a Diamond in the Sky….

And a few minutes later, we were sailing high up above the rolling green hills. It brought the inner kid inside me out, and made me remember the old famous school days rhymes to which I started singing loudly “Up above the world so high like a diamond in the sky” (and found a bizarre expression in the face of my instructor).

I then pulled myself into a comfortable seated position in order to enjoy the magnificent views. Many paragliding set-ups come with comfortable pilot’s chair, even the tandem ones.

 Next, we did a series of dives and climbs, dropping to a low altitude – before shooting back again into the sky. If there was any perfect way to absorb the Colorado landscape, then this was it.

While we were flying high above like a free bird and with all the dips, rises, and turns, I started realizing how mistaken I had been about paragliding. I thought it to be a jolting experience just like skydiving, but I was wrong because it was quite the opposite. While it still got my adrenaline rushing, it also evoked a level of newfound relaxation. The experience was just like floating on a swinging deck chair. 

Moments after launch. The view was breathtaking. 

Finally, it was my turn to steer the chute. I took the control and gave a hard yank in the direction I wanted to explore.

Then we started to descend, slowly. Even the landing procedure was so straightforward, clean, and hardly noticeable. We first started looking for an open flat surface on the ground and made our approach. Upon ground getting closer, the instructor asked me to start running in-air, to which I followed immediately. Soon my feet touch the surface, and in synchronization once again, we took a few more steps to bring the chute down.

There was a BIG smile on my face. I turned back and we both gave the obligatory high five to each other.

It was a lifetime experience and a tick off from my bucket list. I would love to try it again!

Overall, I would definitely recommend everyone to give paragliding a try. It’s not just for the thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies. Even, the novice outdoor recreation enthusiast can try their hands on “Paragliding,” one of the fun things to do in Glenwood Spring. And, if it’s your first try, you need to look out for a company that will take you tandem. 

The free bird feel!!

Based on my thrilling experience, I would recommend Adventure Paragliding to all the first-timers. Their tandem paragliding is perfect for a large spectrum of ages and abilities. The certified instructors will explain you the process and go over safety measures with every guest.

If you are looking for something new and exciting to do, give Colorado Paragliding a try.