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The article discusses the option of paragliding as a way to experience the beauty of Sun Valley, Idaho. Sun Valley, particularly Bald Mountain, is known for being one of the best paragliding territories in the country. Paragliding is a form of flight that uses a lightweight wing and allows pilots to soar for hours, maintain high altitudes, and cover long distances. Fly Sun Valley is the recommended paragliding operation in the area, offering tandem flights and instruction for all levels of pilots. The article also mentions other scenic flight options in the area, such as helicopter flights and scenic flights to backcountry lodges. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Backyard Boogie speed flying event, which is the combination of base jumping and paragliding hosted by Will Burks. It says that speed flying was made famous by Burks in the U.S. after navigating over the Quigley Canyon in Hailey, Idaho. Burks says that the speed flying is comparable with snowboarding because it is unregulated. It adds that speed flying professionals are already sponsored by companies such as Red Bull GmbH and GoPro. INSET: WANNA FLY?.

The article reports on the construction of the King Mountain Glider Park at the base of King Mountain in Idaho. The park is intended to accommodate sailplanes, hang gliders and paragliders soaring disciplines. It mentions that the 3900' foot long turf runway which complies with the part 77 standards of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been graded and planted at the park. Developer John Kangas states that King Mountain and other three mountain ranges will attract soaring enthusiasts to the park.