Alpine Adventure - Vol Biv Paragliding

Late September 2023, a gap in the forecast provided a last minute opportinity for our first Vol Biv adventure. The short 5 day trip from St Andre took us North. With weak thermals and strong valley winds we struggled to cover any big distance but enjoyed the adventure along the way.
Greg Chilton - Ozone Zeolite
Alex Carter - Advance Omega X-Alps 3

[@ChardonDeLaDune]

best Adventure.

[@no_excuses]

Great video and top tunes, your Vol Biv adventure is something I've been wanting to do for a long time as there's nothing better than free flying with your mates.💯

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you, it should be on everyone’s bucket list!

[@asripgperlis6126]

Dapat kawan satu kepala memang best...rindu zaman aktif fly dulu.,

[@TimPentreath]

Enjoyed that a lot thanks Greg, reminds me of how much fun volbiv trips are, even if the flying isn't epic. Must get on and edit my Gumball vids from this summer...

[@gregchilton94]

Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed it - plenty of inspiration taken from your videos!

[@MikeHobbs71]

Epic little film… thoroughly enjoyed it. 👍

[@gregchilton94]

Many thanks!

[@FullBar_Adventures]

Inspiring! Great edit!

[@gregchilton94]

Awesome, thank you!

[@FullBar_Adventures]

@@gregchilton94 question: how did you find the Lanshan 2 for vol biv? Easy to find big enough spaces to pitch it? It’s like 300gr heavier then the Lanshan 1 I think? Cheers

[@gregchilton94]

@FullBar_Adventures I’ve had both Lanshan 1 and 2 man tents. The 2 man for volbiv is much better, some room to move around in the tent and less issues with condensation. For me the extra 300g is worth it if your volbiv for more than a few days. Not sure how good it would be with heavy rain

[@p.m.1162]

What a nice trip! Thanks for sharing. Ahw…that power line would have killed me! Well done!

[@gregchilton94]

Was sketchy in such weak conditions!

[@airmalik]

What an adventure! Enjoyed the whole thing but finding that stream was epic! Thanks for taking the time to put it together and sharing with us.

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you! It got a bit close with the water situation. We carried approx 4L to last us each day

[@airmalik]

@@gregchilton94 looks like it was super stable. Almost getting trapped by the powerline must’ve been nerve wracking. At one point I thought you were going to put it down in that dodgy cleaning. Looking like it was gonna be a Neurchi but you managed to get out. Good work!

[@chrisbajema8002]

That was Bad Ass!! Whaaaat an ADVENTURE!! Kudos and my hats off to ya both. That’s living life

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the ride as much as we did! 🙌🏼

[@PhilippeLarcher]

Thanks for sharing the fuck ups, important stuff

[@gregchilton94]

Always learn the most on trips like that!

[@PhilippeLarcher]

@@gregchilton94 thank you for surviving (as my instructors would say)

[@SirS1m0nM]

Just like Easy Riders but in the Sky. Epic, gents!!! Well-done :)

[@jackman933]

really cool adventure guys! looked like some real tough spots! Hopefully you get a chance to get out there again!

[@gregchilton94]

We will! Planning next year already

[@sneakoff8249]

Amazing adventure..hope i can do it the same way someday

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you, it’s been on my bucket list for a long time, only hungry for more now!

[@skAt79]

Nice one. Thanks for sharing!

[@gregchilton94]

Thanks for watching!

[@averageflying]

Awesome watch, thanks

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you 🙏

[@shakeyourleg4652]

Really enjoyed watch this video. Thank you guys❤

[@gregchilton94]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the adventure 🥾 🏔️

[@Martin-mf1cw]

Nice video, good sound, good vibes!

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you 🙌

[@norfolkflyingboyz2404]

Fantastic adventure. G8 video. Many thx

[@gregchilton94]

Many thanks!

[@konstantinglunkin4824]

Hope your foot is all right. I really like the soundtrack alongside with all the rest of your footage. Hope you guys will do some more of these events and thanks for sharing😊

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you! Excited for next year!

[@Vagaboarder]

Fantastic video guys. Thanks for share

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you!

[@semikaren]

Awesome 👍

[@brendanvaughn]

Great video! It was nice to tag along for a trip.

[@gregchilton94]

Thanks for watching!

[@AHighlandParaglider]

Great vid 👍👍

[@ginocastro5107]

That was really refreshing to watch!! Thank you for sharing and congrats on such a beautiful adventure accomplished!

[@gregchilton94]

Thanks for watching!

[@eddyparapente483]

Great video, really inspiring. You passed by 3 sites where I fly often (St André, Dormillouse, Orcières) but that I never managed to connect while flying unfortunately.

[@gregchilton94]

The southern Alps offers some spectacular sites, your lucky to have them local to you!

[@Ripstop_pilot]

Awesome adventure. Sweet sweet tunage

[@gregchilton94]

Some real classics 🙌🏼

[@OllieEllis]

Mega - Great trip, reminded of mine, along the same route last year.

[@braho-paragliding]

Beaaautiful! Very inspiring! (and great editing, well done)

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you 🙏

[@MadMaxRyan]

Killer edit! Looks like a good ol time, jealous!

[@gregchilton94]

Thanks for watching, bring on summer!

[@ripmanridin7092]

What an amazing adventure.........I really enjoyed watching the whole video! Nice work on the edit................new sub!!

[@gregchilton94]

Thanks dude!

[@mozartantonio1919]

Really good camera and editting work

[@gregchilton94]

Thank you!

[@anto2699]

Da music 🎵❤

[@XC_Tom]

Nice trip and even better edit! So many relatable moments especially the difficult search for water when the snow is gone. I'm always too hesitant to take my camera equipment on my vol biv trips because of weight and power supply. How heavy were your bags in total without water? What cameras did you take with you and how did you manage the batteries? Did you a have solar panel or many powerbanks?

[@gregchilton94]

Our mistake was not topping up when we passed a small stream as we were already 80% full. Was laziness not wanting to carry the weight..

[@szoja1984]

Hi. What tents did you use on the trip?

[@gregchilton94]

Lanshan 3F UL 1 man (orange) & 2 man (green). I had used the 1 man for hike and fly comps, but for an additional 200g, the extra space you get in the 2 man is a real luxury on a trip like this.

[@szoja1984]

Thanks and see you in the air