Sebastian Ospina

Do you have a nickname that you go by?
In the latin american community they call me Sebas, in Swtizerland Sebi and everywhere else Seb.

Where do you live?
Interlaken, Switzerland

What do you do for work?
Tandem Pilot in summer and fly-guide/coach in winter

What year, and how old were you when you started flying?
Initially I flew as a tandem passenger aged 13. After some skillful negotiations with my parents I managed to start my lessons and first flights in 2004 at the ripe age of 14.

Did a family member introduce you to paragliding? Does anyone else in your family fly?
Yes, my cousin Felipe introduced me to this wonderful world. Weirdly enough nobody else in the family is interested in any outdoor activity, in fact it took me 12 years to convince my parents to come with me on the tandem.

What other passions do you have, or activities do you enjoy?
At the moment my other hobbies are Kite-foiling, Kiteboarding and skiing. Still far from being an expert but is such a great feeling to play with the elements and feel like you progress every time you get out there.

Why is flying important to you, and what does flying mean to you?
To me flying is probably the most profound and humbling way to connect with the environment. The most beautiful game and the best way to feel free.

List as many notable accomplishments (big adventures, competition results, bivvy trips, etc) that you’ve had over the past few years. If possible, please upload a few photos of these accomplishments in your folder