Riley Ferre

USA

Originally from the USA, Riley lives half of the year in Colombia where she works as an XC guide and trains hiking & flying throughout the Colombian Andes. At just 24 years old, she is a motivated competition pilot and is constantly planning new ways to explore the mountains via hike & fly.

Interview

• When did you start paragliding?:

  2020

• What is your flying weight?:

  My weight without gear is 56kg

• How many flights do you have?:

  631

• What is your longest flight?:

  120 km

• Link to your XContest flights:

  XContest username: rileyferre (I do not upload all my flights to XContest, but can start doing so)

• Why would you like to fly in the GIN team?:

  I would like to fly in the Gin team because I am impressed by the products that Gin has recently released on the market and enjoy the community of pilots that are already part of the team. I am looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to the development of hike & fly products and compete for the Gin team in the Sports Racing Class series.

• What are your latest/best results?:

  1st female and 5th overall in the SRS Ozone Edition, 1st female in the SRS Gin Edition, 1st female finisher in the Bornes to Fly Prologue, Finisher in the 2025 Bornes to Fly Hike & Fly race

• What do you like about Gin Gliders?

  I am still getting to know Gin gliders, but I am attracted to the performance and handling of these gliders. I have also flown some Gin harnesses, which I find comfortable and efficient.

• What are your objectives for the next two years?:

  To compete in as many XC competitions and hike & fly races as possible. Ideally, I would compete in at least 3 of each per year. I aim to prioritize being on the overall podium, not just the female podium. I also plan on embarking on unique hike & fly expeditions in Colombia and Europe, outside of competitions.

• Do you have Instagram? Youtube?:

  Instagram: @riley__eden