Uprising Paragliding

These guys run a great paragliding business for Tahoe. They have great experience in the field and have been doing it for years around the globe. I found their services to be very safe and up to speed in regards to safety and overall comfort. I recommend their services to anyone looking for a great paragliding experience in Lake Tahoe. Great stuff!

I recently spent a week training for paramotor flight with Fred and Kasia of Uprising Paragliding. My occupation requires attending continual technical training seminars, so the process is almost ubiquitous for me. I have developed high expectations for the level of instruction during the training I receive; if I’m going to pay for it, I want to get good value in return. Fred and Kasia really delivered. They had me up to speed and safely able to solo on the third morning of training. By week’s end, I was able to complete maybe a dozen flights under Fred’s watchful eye, and I felt very comfortable in the air. I particularly appreciated their methodology of not overloading the student with too much information early on. The pair gave me very clear instruction, and by following their lead as closely as I could, I was able to advance very quickly. Post-flight, I quickly came to understand they are a wealth of knowledge on the subjects of powered and free flight, readily able to dispense comprehensive advice on gear, technique, weather conditions, and suggested literature. At no time did I feel rushed, or in danger of performing an exercise I was not yet ready for.nnThe ability to safely instruct a supreme novice like myself into the air in such a short time is pretty remarkable. As everyone says, I will remember that first solo flight for the rest of my life! The week of training ranks highly on my list of ‘bucket list’ life experiences. We parted ways as ‘fast friends’, as Fred and Kasia are not only highly competent instructors, but genuinely good people and a blast to be around. I look forward to training again with Uprising in the future, and cannot recommend their service enough.nnIf you have thought about flying, I have this advice for you: receive competent instruction, purchase good quality gear, and get out there and do it!