Updated Shots

Thanks to mister Boyle we have some shots from last weekends fun! A ridge sesh on Sheba to an XC across the rez!

I'm in Cali for work but I am near some good flying I'll keep ya'all posted!

Livin On the Rez

Yesterday was a fun challenge. After a good smooth climb out from Merriam I headed out towards Leupp and away from the eminent t-storms that were forcast. I never got higher that 8700 which made for a lot of 360's to stay in the air. The climbs out in the valley were tight cores and drifting back the way I'd come. The flight was 11.6 miles and took 1.27 hours but felt like 3 hours as it was very busy work. BJ toplanded and ran retrieval for me big thanks to him. I was too busy to take any pics. BJ may be able to help me out there. Untill next time. T

Automatic Wind Meter

The kite is a good way to measure the wind. When I can't keep the kite in the sky I know that it isn't to strong for the paraglider. After a good hour of flying the kite I hooked the handles to my camper shell and watched until it couldn't stay up then I flew for 20 min.

Sunday Looks Bad

A stationary front has forced the jet stream into hanging out longer than anyone wanted or needed. No flying for me today. It is a sad deal since you couldn't ask for a better format for paragliding than the Teva Mountain Games provides. I'll come back next year even if they don't have Paragliding in the games because there is so much to do and watch. Last night it snowed and it is chilly this morning. It will be good to be back in the desert soon.
T

No Dice

Still no task due to high winds. To bad but you couldn't ask for a better event to not fly at. There is plenty to do and see. Sunday looks good.
T

Teva games day 1

No flying today. Snow advisory above 9,000 ft for most of Colorado. Looks like I'll be kayaking today. Stay tuned.

Leaving

Today I'm packing up and heading to Vail for the Teva Mountain Games. This is the first year they are going to have paragliding as part of the event so I am off. It will be nice to be a little closer to home since most comps. in the US are in the Northwest. Check in here for updates on how the event goes. The weather looks bad the first couple days but looks good fri-sun. For more info on the total event check out

http://www.tevamountaingames.com/