Paraglider collides with chairlift
Paraglider collides with chairlift

A momentary lapse in concentration nearly ended in catastrophe for paragliding skier who was flying over small ski resort. Stefan Stoeger was enjoying a scenic flight when a dog caught his attention for split second while speeding towards a chairlift. Stoeger ended up colliding with the haul rope and hanging for dear life. Thankfully he wasn’t injured in the crash and managed to lower himself to ground safely. He posted the video to show that are consequences to the sport he loves so much and wants other enthusiasts to use it as an example of how to avoid similar situations.


“I have made hundreds of successful, glorious flights – moments full of freedom and adrenaline and I am happy to share them with you here on my channel. But unfortunately accidents are also part of the risk that you take as a paraglider. I’m grateful for this experience. Even though it took time to process this and I was unsure about sharing it publicly here. You can find out more insights into how this happened, the rescue, etc.” -Stefan Stoeger

Here is a slightly longer version of the same incident:

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