A guide to the mindset, techniques and skills required for hike-and-fly

With his new book Wanderbird Strategy Paul Guschlbauer has created “the new standard reference” for the hike-and-fly community. It’s a fresh, deeply-inspired guide to adventure paragliding and hike-and-fly: equipment, mindset, techniques and safety.

In Wanderbird Strategy the renowned hike-and-fly specialist shares his extensive knowledge and experience with both beginners and advanced pilots in mind.

The book is divided into two parts:

• A theoretical section focuses on mindset, fundamentals, and the philosophical as well as mental aspects of hike-and-fly.
• And a practical section, which guides the reader through the essential skills and techniques needed to master ascents, take-offs, and flights in the remotest areas while staying safe.

Along the way Paul blends solid expertise with personal anecdotes and insights, creating a profound guide that is as inspiring as it is informative.

With a foreword by well-known sports psychologist and pilot Thomas Theurillat (Chrigel Maurer’s former Red Bull X-Alps supporter) the book also includes guest contributions from this year’s X-Alps winner Aaron Durogati as well as Elisabeth Egger (first and so far only female finisher of the X-Alps), and Olympian and sports psychologist Veronika Mayerhofer

Designed for both ambitious newcomers and seasoned pilots looking to refresh and expand their approach the book will help you develop a clearer mindset for hike-and-fly and adventure flying – showing you how to mentally prepare, stay resilient and think strategically about your flying.

Sure to become the number one reference book in the growing discipline of hike-and-fly and adventure paragliding this book is an essential read for those serious about their sport.

• Softcover with embossing
• 354 pages
• English language
• Full colour
• Illustrated throughout
• High production values
• 170 x 240 mm
• Weight: 0,9kg
• Dimensions: 25 × 17 × 3,5 cm
• ISBN. 9783950555905