brochure colombia 2014 - Two Can Fly Paragliding

Paragliding Trip Program Dates:
Roldanillo Days #1 - Wednesday, Jan. 29th (arrival) to Wednesday, Feb. 5th (departure) - (P-2 to P-4 level)
Roldanillo Days #2 - Wednesday, Feb. 5th (arrival) to Wednesday, Feb. 12th (departure) - (P-2 to P-4 level)
Medellin / Santa Fe - Wednesday, Feb. 12th (arrival) to Monday, Feb. 17th (departure) - (P-2 to P-4 level)
Organizer:
Atlanta Paragliding Enterprises
Tour Leaders:
Luis Rosenkjer, Ken Hudonjorgensen
Early payment discounts!!!:
Check our discounted payment schedule down below.
Tour Descriptions:
This year we’ve divided the tour in three segments that offer 2 weeks in Roldanillo and 6 days in Medellin.
Roldanillo Days#1 / Roldanillo Days#2: For 2 weeks we will be staying in Roldanillo located in The Cauca
Valley. This flying playground with mountains, flatlands and hills over a vast area is the preferred site in
Colombia for high-level XC competitions and it has become one of the favorite destinations of elite paragliders
from all around the planet. After celebrating The PWC super-final in January 2013, with a perfect weather,
Roldanillo will host The Paragliding World Championship in 2015. At this time of the year this site offers
outstanding thermal flying conditions with climb rates averaging 6 to 800 fpm on a normal day . After our daily 2
to 3 hour flying routine we will usually relax at the swimming pool and other amenities that Hotel Los Viñedos
offers.
Thermal Flying Clinics: February 1st, through February 3rd, we will offer an optional Thermal Flying Clinic that
includes over 6 hours of ground school and 3 days of radio assisted flying specifically oriented to thermal flying
tips, by Luis Rosenkjer and Ken Hudonjorgensen. First theory classes will be January 31st in the afternoon after
flying. 10 spots maximum.
Medellin / Santa Fe: This part of the tour was designed having in mind those pilots that want to see more of this
beautiful land and fly a new site everyday. On February 10th we will drive through a scenic road from Roldanillo
to Medellin, and we will stop half way to fly at La Merced, one of our group favorite sites during the 2013 tour.
This is an easy flying site with a gorgeous view. After our flight the journey continues to Medellin where we will
stay for the next 5 nights.
Privileged by the geography and climate, Medellin counts with a variety of flying sites within 2 hours drive. Being
a big and modern city and having numerous flying sites nearby makes Medellin a pretty unique paragliding
destination in South America.
We will choose our flying site for the day based on the conditions and our plan is to fly as many places as
possible. Everyday, after flying, we will have the opportunity to cruise into Medellin and enjoy this vivid city that
has just won the award “City of The Year” http://online.wsj.com/ad/cityoftheyear
Medellin and Roldanillo are two of the best flying areas in Colombia. Some of the sites, due to the valley flows,
have some ridge soaring conditions, especially late in the day.
During our 2013 Colombian tour we flew 12 out of 13 days. We expect an average of 8 to 9 out of 10 flyable
days during this time of the year. Perfect balance for lots of flying and some rest…
Commentaries:
Colombia is a tropical country of incredible diversity and charm. Its location just north of the equator means good
flying all year round. Its consistency and unique flying conditions keep attracting pilots from all around the globe.
Colombians are very happy and receptive to new friendships, making the visitors feel at home.
They are confident that their country has experienced a huge change. They are proud of it, and welcome all
guests to witness this new Colombia where, as they say, the only risk is “wanting to stay”.
Come join us and experience this marvelous land of friendly people and great flying…
Accommodations:
Our paragliding trips distinguish themselves from some other options by our excellent quality lodging choices.
This trip will be no different.
We will stay at the 4 star “Poblado Alejandria Hotel” in Medellin. It is strategically located at a very quite hillside
and upper-class vicinity, “La Zona Rosa” for the locals, and only 15 minutes walking distance to Parque Llera (3
minutes in a taxi) to one of the most vibrant night-life and restaurant areas of Medellin. Only 10 minutes walk to
some of the most impressive shopping centers and great views over the city from its rooftop.
In Roldanillo we will stay at “Los Viñedos Hotel”, the single most luxurious accommodation in this area, also a 4
star hotel, located at a hill-top out-looking the whole valley where all our flying will happen, as well as the
mountain range on the opposite side. A beautiful swimming pool is located at a very strategic area between the
restaurant, the front desk and the rooms.
Both hotels have free WI-FI service, a great breakfast, restaurant, gym, and very comfortable rooms for local
standards. If you are the kind of person that needs a lot of space, you will need to book a single room for
yourself…
Los Viñedos Hotel, located on a small hill, offers a privileged point of view of our flying playground
El Poblado Alexandria Hotel is located at a quiet hill, only fifteen minutes walk distance from El Parque LLera,
one of the most vibrant night-life and restaurant areas of Medellin.
PRICES, CONDITIONS AND PAYMENT DETAILS:
The price includes:
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1st class accommodation in single or double rooms (breakfast included)
Transfers to and from the Airport on arrival and departure days. Cali or Medellin.
Transport to and from all flying sites
Daily weather updates
Site information and flying tips
Launching supervision
Radio communication with guides and drivers during flights
Flight retrieval from LZ back to launch site or hotel
Flight retrievals on XC days.
Free online downloadable movie of the trip
Free custom designed 2013 T-shirt
Remarks: One way flight from Medellin to Cali if you are staying for the last two segments IS NOT
INCLUDED. Price is roughly $ 100. Site fees are not included. Average cost is $ 2.5 per person per day.
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Roldanillo days #1 or #2 double room per person - (8 days, 7 nights)
Roldanillo days #1 or #2 single room - (8 days, 7 nights)
Medellin / Santa double room per person - (6 days, 5 nights)
Medellin / Santa single room - (6 days, 5 nights)
Roldanillo #1 or #2 for non pilot spouses
Medellin / Santa Fe for non pilot spouses
Optional Thermal Flying Clinic
$ 1,990
$ 2,340
$ 1,590
$ 1,840
$ 1,490
$ 1,190
$ 350
Discounts and payment options:
For either partial or total advance payment the following range of discounts will be applied proportionally to the
received amount.
Before September 10th, 2013
15 %
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Before October 10 , 2013
10 %
Before November 10th, 2013
5%
Book two segments of the trip
5%
Book three segments of the trip
10 %
Previous “paraglidingtrips” participants will get an extra 5 % discount.
Late bookings after January 10th, 2014
add 5 %
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and PayPal
Refunds:
Cancelations will be refunded as follows:
• Before January 1st - refund 80% or 100 % credit for next year
• Before January 15th - refund 70% or 90 % credit for next year
• After January 15th - refund 50 % or 80 % credit for next year
Requirements:
P2 certification, VHF radio, certified equipment, reserve parachute and helmet. Some ridge soaring and thermal
flying experience. Good launching and landing skills. Please no new wings to start flying with during our trip…
Bookings or questions:
www.paraglidingtrips.com
www.twocanfly.com
Atlanta Paragliding
Luis Rosenkjer
www.atlantaparagliding.com
[email protected]
Cell
404-931-3793
Two-Can Fly Paragliding
Ken Hudonjorgensen
www.twocanfly.com
[email protected]
Cell
801-971-3414
Guide Information:
Luis Rosenkjer
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Advanced USHPA Instructor and Instructor Administrator
Multiple Argentinean National Champion
Former Argentina Open Distance record holder- (158 miles)
Former Chilean Open Distance record holder- (128 miles)
13 years of guiding experience in Argentina, Chile, France, Switzerland, Turkey, Macedonia, Colombia
Iquique Open Competition Champion (1992)
2012 USA National Paragliding Champion Sport Class (Rat Race)
Ken Hudonjorgensen
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USHPA Tandem Administrator, Instructor Administrator, P-5 (Master Rating)
Fifth Diamond (5,000 consecutive safe flights) award
Over 13,000 flights and 4,000 hours
Began Paragliding in 1989
Former Utah XC distance record holder
12 years of guiding experience in Chile and Mexico