Today is one of those posts that isn't about skiing, but many turns are involved as well as going up and down.
Sid Lindquist called me this morning and said that a few local pilots would be gathering at the "Big Johnson" for a day of flying followed by a delicious BBQ. Conditions really couldn't have been better. Despite many clouds lingering around the convergence of the Nooksak River valleys, the lift was very forgiving and buoyant.
Two years have passed since my most recent flight at this location, but I'm well acquainted with the productive thermal locations. This of course was going to be at my advantage for the afternoon.
Doug Marshburn would be the first paraglider pilot in the air. Two hanglider pilots (Jeff Beck and James D.) were already in the air upon are arrival.
Doug set for take off with a little help from Nick.Shortly after Doug took to flight, Nick had a text book launch. My launch although not pretty, was successful nevertheless. Much of the lift was ridge lift, but some thermal activity was found during the brief moments that the sun made it's appearance.
>V>Looking down at luanch at Doug attempting to "top land".
Brief video footage looking back at the Big Johnson from high above the Nooksak river and the Mt. Baker Highway 542.
