Well, it's over. We had two great tasks and the Owens provided the beautiful scenery & excellent flying that it is renowned for. U...

Today looked so bad, due to forecast high winds in all the models, that the day was canceled at the pilot meeting before going to launch. A...

We arrived at Gunter's at around 10:30. Calm at the airport and on the launch. Threw a few wind-techs into the air around 11:30. It soon...

Today we drove to the Gunter launch on the White range. This launch is at 8300' (2524M) and provided a very nice open area,if a bit bus...

CLICK PHOTO FOR LARGER VERSION The forecast for the day looked a bit windy but the conditions at launch were encouraging. The wind on the v...

Today looked good with a chance of winds increasing from the South again. Launch opened at 12:40 and closed 15 minutes later when the safet...

Today's forecast was similar to yesterday's except that the winds had a Southern component in the afternoon. The task was a 110k (6...

WOW - A great day of flying today. Jug, Tom, Jack, Nick, Gary & I all headed to Walt's today for a warm-up flight before the comp b...

CLICK PHOTO FOR LARGER VERSION Tomorrow I'll be heading for Bishop to fly the US Nationals. Conditions look good with lift to over 17k ...

Ok, I know this has nothing to do with paragliding, but I'm fed up with all the hoopla about the Presidential candidates. I don't b...

I often ask others on the hill what they get out of the sport. The answers vary depending on their skill level, experience, and sanity. Th...

Last weekend was a lot of fun & I included the high points in my email & blog. I hadn't been seen by a physician yet, so I negl...

The weather forecast for the Dunlap area called for light winds and good thermals to 6500' so I was looking forward to the weekend. Pat...

Overall winners: 1st - Santiago 2nd Matt Dadam 3rd Eric Reed Today' forecast was for climbs to 10,500' and light winds from the...

Today the forecast was for lower climbs and 10-15 kts of wind at the top of lift. We went to launch & had light winds on the Northeast ...

Too much wind on launch again today. Too bad, it was a beautiful day. We all enjoyed the local charms. Hope to fly tomorrow. Tim

Called at 12:00 due to high winds associated with a small system passage. Amir Izadi took some photos of the start and I seem to be placed w...

Chelan Day One - Task 1 Today's forecast looked very good so anticipation was high at launch. We assembled a bit early to ensure that t...

Saturday was my first day of flying at Chelan and the morning forecast looked doubtful that we would have a good flight, due to gusty winds....

I am heading out tomorrow for the Chelan XC Open . This competition will act as the Canadian National Championships and is also a Pre-Parag...