In this sky-high episode of Bellevue Bound, host Trey Jackson literally takes the conversation to new heights with Austin Cox, owner of Northwest Paragliding School, located just 10 minutes from downtown Bellevue at the iconic Tiger Mountain. 🪂 Whether you're a first-time flyer or a thrill-seeker, this episode dives deep into Bellevue's role as an adventure hub and how paragliding is transforming lives, careers, and perspectives. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear about: ✨ How Austin turned a hobby into a thriving paragliding school 🪂 What it feels like to paraglide for the first time (Trey did it!) 🌍 Behind the scenes of international paragliding competitions 💼 How Bellevue’s tech-forward culture pairs with outdoor adventure 🛡️ Safety, certification, and how paragliding is more inclusive than you’d think 🎖️ The Project Paratrooper nonprofit, empowering veterans through flight ⛰️ Why Tiger Mountain is one of the most consistent flying sites in the country 🌏 Local AND global perspectives—from Issaquah to India 🧭 What makes the perfect Pacific Northwest adventure day 👥 Why paragliding is the ultimate team-building activity for Bellevue businesses 🌄 Plus: Hear about epic views of Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, Seattle, and downtown Bellevue—all from the sky. ✈️ Ready to take the leap? Book your tandem flight or learn more at: 🌐 NWParagliding.School 📺 Watch more Bellevue Bound episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDDNpnbhovZVyyhtzQkQav3dg_XCc_0fP&si=Yd6MgG_yi1Eo6Ijf 🎙️ Produced by: Just Talk Studios – Bellevue’s premier video podcast production studio. #BellevueBound #VisitBellevue #Paragliding #TigerMountain #BellevueWA #PNWAdventure #NWParagliding #OutdoorBellevue #PacificNorthwest #VeteransSupport #TeamBuilding #ExploreBellevue #JustTalkStudios