[jupiter]

There's an even more basic and adventurous way of cross country flying, using only a paraglider and camping gear: https://vimeo.com/104930744

More info here: http://sierraparagliding.com/first-complete-crossing-of-cali...

[NDizzle]

I have been meaning to get into powered paragliding. It looks like it offers the same kind of views at a much more leisurely pace.