Description
As long as you bundle up really, really well, paragliding is an all-season sport. Winters don't get much harsher than up here in the Austrian Alps , but our photo subject proves anything is possible with a few extra layers. They're soaring above Achen Lake , a popular area for aerial sports thanks to its high launching points, gusty winds, and reliable thermals —rising columns of warmer air that paraglider pilots catch to generate lift .