Name: Patrick von Känel
Date of birth: 1994
Nationality: Switzerland
Paraglider: OMEGA ULS, PI
Harness: LIGHTNESS XA, STRAPLESS
Flies since: 2010
Achievements: X-Alps Veteran (2nd 2021) & Testpilot
Patrick works as a test pilot for ADVANCE. Born in the Bernese Oberland, he is a successful competition and cross-country pilot. In 2019 he competed in the X-Alps as the youngest participant and managed to reach Monaco in 8th place. In 2021 he went more than one better, achieving a sensational 2nd place result!
https://www.patrickvonkaenel.ch
Yes, I knew straight away: paragliding is what I want to do.
All the sunsets that I see from the air.
Berner Oberland, Tessin and Wallis
Kitefoiling on the lake.
When I began paragliding.
It’s a privilege to be able to work and fly for ADVANCE.
Acai
Chase the magic moments.
The tour to the Blüemlisalphütte (2840m) is considered an ultimate thrill for the mountain bike scene. Those who manage to master the partly…
Because a rock face blocks the bike trail, Patrick von Känel combines two types of sport, packs his paraglider and flies over the face.
The 4273 m high Finsteraarhorn towers majestically above a unique glacier world at the heart of the Swiss Alps, far from a trace of civilisation.…
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