North America

Pacific ridges, high-desert thermals and tow-launched cloud streets.

Latin America

Mexican convergence, Andean scale and coastal ridges running toward the horizon.

Europe

Alpine classics, Mediterranean ridges and flying traditions built over generations.

Africa

Immense escarpments, desert air and landscapes that put altitude into perspective.

Asia

Himalayan scale, tropical ridges and mountain lakes disappearing into blue distance.

Oceania

Wind-shaped coastlines, mountain launches and an unreasonable amount of golden light.

Iquique / Alto Hospicio, Chile

The Atacama Desert meeting the Pacific

Saint-Hilaire–Lumbin, France

The home of Coupe Icare

Mt Borah / Manilla, Australia

Four large launch aspects above Australian big-sky country