Environmental Graffiti

Skiing off Cliffs with Nothing but a Parachute

The skis bite the fresh powder as they touch down on its surface. The cliff-edge approaches fast. Then the alpine vista opens up as thermals and gravity vie for control. Riding these forces is the nature of the game. Adrenaline addicts and adventuring aficionados take note. There’s a new extreme sport in town. It goes by the name of speed flying – and it’s coming to a mountainside near you.

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