Malcolm WOOD
Team adventure
Malcolm is a well-known adventurer and entrepreneur who is used to organizing logistics for some of the most intrepid expeditions. Over the past ten years, Malcolm's experience as an explorer and athlete has led him to extraordinary adventures. A passionate environmental filmmaker and social entrepreneur, Malcolm has participated in many successful film projects such as "A Plastic Ocean" and, more recently, "The Last Glaciers". "A Plastic Ocean" was one of the most award-winning environmental documentaries of 2017 and was described by Sir David Attenborough as "the most important film of our time". He recently became the first paraglider, speedflyer and filmmaker to join the UN Environment campaign 'Mountain Heroes', where he will join a group of other famous athletes such as Will Gadd (Canadian mountaineer), Michael Strasser (cyclist), Sabrina Simader (Kenyan skier), and Ben Fogle (adventurer), to raise awareness about mountain environmental issues, including climate change, biodiversity loss and waste accumulation. He is also the brand ambassador for Arc'teryx, Vacheron Constantin and Mercedes Benz, brands that have chosen Malcolm as one of the leading Asian entrepreneurs and adventurers.
www.maximalconcepts.com/people-malcolm-wood
www.farnorthproductions.com
How long have you been flying?
I've been practicing kitesurfing for more than 20 years. I have been flying for a little over 6 years and I am addicted to all forms of paragliding: cross, tandem, mini-wings, speedriding.
Your harness?
Kanibal Race II & Kliff II are my favorites!
Why Kortel Design?
There is no better quality in a harness brand on the market. You can see the passion behind each and evert product! It all boils down to details and a passion for our sport and there is really no one who has been doing better on both fronts for a long time.
Your best flight?
Flying a tandem paraglider off the Cordillera Blanca at 6000m for our environmental documentary "The Last Glaciers". As part of this expedition, we set ourselves the objective of making the first tandem flight from a summit at nearly 6,000 metres, in one of the most turbulent paragliding regions in the world. After reaching the top the first time, however, I had to give up because the wind conditions were just too strong. We made a second attempt the next day despite a lack of food, which led us to an exhausting climb. I managed to get my buddy and director Craig Leeson off the top. A tandem paragliding flight that allowed our team to have an aerial view of the entire mountain range, offering a unique perspective on the receding ice and snow.
Any plans?
8000m !
