Skyward Bound, The Thrill of Paragliding Competitions

The video introduces paragliding, highlighting the Rat Race competition, a seven-day event with 200 participants. Nick Grease, a professional paraglider, shares his journey from witnessing 9/11 to dedicating his life to paragliding. The video explains the race dynamics, comparing it to sailboat racing, and emphasizes the endurance and skill required to compete. It concludes with the joy and challenges of paragliding, showcasing it as a test of skill against competitors and nature.

What is the Rat Race in the context of paragliding?

• A nickname for a famous paraglider

• A training program for new pilots

• A type of paragliding equipment

• A seven-day paragliding competition

How is the course for the paragliding race determined each day?

• By the weather conditions

• By the length of the course

• By the number of participants

• By the previous day's winner

What significant event influenced Nick Grease's decision to pursue paragliding?

• Meeting a famous paraglider

• Winning his first paragliding competition

• Witnessing the 9/11 attacks

• Graduating from college

What is a 'gaggle' in paragliding terms?

• A specific type of paraglider

• A weather condition affecting paragliding

• A group of pilots in the starting area

• A type of paragliding maneuver

What is one of the main joys of participating in endurance events like paragliding races?

• The continuous pursuit of progress

• Competing against friends

• Winning prizes

• The exhaustion after the event