Nadine Wallner
Name: Nadine Wallner
Date of birth: 1989
Nationality: Austria
Paraglider: PI, EPSILON
Harness: STRAPLESS, WEIGHTLESS
Flies since: 2016
Achievements: Pro Skier
ABOUT
Nadine Wallner first tried her skis aged three, so it’s no surprise that she went on to win the Freeride World Tour twice. Then, after an accident, she discovered climbing and cleaned up again – this time on the rocks. This Austrian mountain guide spends every free minute outside on skis, climbing or flying: preferably all three on the same adventure.
INTERVIEW
DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FIRST FLIGHT? HOW WAS IT?
It was a spontaneous tandem flight with my friend Mario, and I caught the fever of flight then and there. A few weeks later a small group of freshly graduated pilots met on the same launch site, each now with their own flying equipment, ready for a full moon night flight.
WHat special MOMENTs DO YOU FLY for?
I love to combine paragliding with my adventures in the mountains. So every experience is a success in itself.
YOUR THREE TOP FLYING AREAS?
The Arlberg is my home, but the paraglider now goes with me on every trip. There’s always room for it, especially the PI.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON A DAY THAT IS NOT FLYABLE?
Skiing, climbing, taking it easy.
MOST IMPORTANT PARAGLIDING SUCCESSES?
All and any Climb & Fly combinations that work. Including the glider in an exploit can make a lot of things easier. But it remains exciting to the end, and the feeling of ease when you make it into the air is incomparable. What a satisfaction when the plan works.
WHY DO YOU FLY FOR ADVANCE?
Because their wings are great and you can sense the passion for detail. Top quality, functionality and safety.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD?
Coffee and cakes;)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE IN LIFE?
No pain, no gain! Motivation is everything! ;)
Video Portrait
Stories
Girlpower on the Schreckhorn
To transit the 4,078 metre Schreckhorn is one of the most demanding high altitude tours in the Alps. Heavy snowfall initially interrupted the plans of Caro North and Nadine Wallner, but then the two professional alpinists suddenly find themselves on touring skis in the middle of summer. And the use of their paragliders decides whether this challenging project can be achieved.
