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Mountaineering vs Paragliding

Mountaineering and paragliding have 94% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatMountaineeringParagliding
Time a week5 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withWith a partner or opponentOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$400$300

Choose mountaineering if

  • More physical

About $400 to start, then about $80 a month.

About mountaineering

Choose paragliding if

  • Gentler on the body

About $300 to start, then about $100 a month.

About paragliding

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.