Arias started flying paragliders and speedwings in Boulder / Golden CO in 2018, adding in free flight with a busy skydiving and BASE jumping progression. It was pure obsession, especially for free flight! His flying goals include continuing to fly dynamic and scenic XC flights in the Wasatch front (Utah) and beyond, as well as progressing more in beginner acro and locking in on the fundamentals including backfly and heli. Outside of paragliding he is passionate about backcountry ski touring, speedriding, flying FPV and travelling: seeing new places and making new connections with like-minded people and always striving to be better at all things in life.