Portrait of Paul Guschlbauer

Author

Paul
Guschlbauer

Paul Guschlbauer is a passionate pilot, athlete, and system coach (LSB in training) who now resides in Hallein, Austria. His love for sports was sparked at an early age by his father, particularly through mountain biking. By the age of 13, Paul was already competing in and winning mountain bike races, and his sporting career quickly became more structured and intense. After graduating from the Technical University of Graz, his focus shifted to other mountain sports.

Through traveling and spending time abroad, Paul became increasingly drawn to mountaineering and climbing, which ultimately led him to paragliding. An article about the Red Bull X-Alps piqued his interest in the sport, and just one week later, he completed his first paragliding course in Graz.

Since then, his passion for paragliding has grown day by day, and Paul has successfully turned it into his profession. Now living in the mountains, he can pursue all his hobbies—like ski mountaineering, mountain biking, and climbing—right from his doorstep. His goal is to inspire others with his adventures and to show that achieving your dreams is possible if you keep chasing them with determination.

Book cover The Wanderbird Strategy

Book by Paul Guschlbauer

The Wanderbird Strategy

Mindset, Fundamentals, and Techniques of Hike & Fly

In »The Wanderbird Strategy,« Paul Guschlbauer, a celebrated master of Hike & Fly paragliding, shares his comprehensive knowledge and experiences in an essential guide for both enthusiasts and professionals. The book is divided into two main sections: a theoretical part that deals with the mindset, fundamentals, and theoretical aspects of Hike & Fly, from the philosophy behind this unique sport to the mental strategies required for success.

Pictures of Paul by Mirja Geh:

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