Paragliding Cross Country with Tony B | Strong winds in the beginning | Went to El-Cap and made it back!

This was another memorable XC flight. @paleotreats, Tony B, Mike, Pat and my self took to the rather strong air in southern california.

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I had to go into work after hours earlier that week, so I was able to leave early and go fly.

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Its is nice to leave early because the traffic is light leaving down town.

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The plan was to get on launch early because the winds were supposed to be light.

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When we got to launch there was some pretty strong gusts of wind blowing up the face.

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The wind was blowing strong, but it was manageable. So we gave it a go.

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After a quick test of the winds, I came back in to turn on my instruments.

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The landing was good, but I had a hard time kiting. Its not always a good idea to be trying to land when the wind is strong.

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The strongest thermal that I found was 500 ft per minute lift.

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Came back in for a landing one more time.

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Not a great idea.

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Clark Kent (Randy) made me a shirt! Thanks randy!

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Launched again. Seems like the day was shaping up to be great.

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Pat and Mike took off to El-Cap. While @paleotreats, and Tony got everything together.

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Once I reached 2200 ft above sea level, I headed over to the great El-Cap my self.

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Looking down from 2k is so humbling.

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This is a good picture of the camping spot!

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After flying around for about an hour, we headed back to the launch.

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It is super fun to have someone with you when you fly across.

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I think it has something to do with the green stuff growing everywhere, but there seemed to be lift everywhere you went.

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The Go-Pro died, and I found my self scratching low.

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I ended up landing at the bottom of the hill...

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I think Pat felt bad, and came an joined me for the hike.

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You enjoy life very much. These things are so much fun.

No doubt about it.

This is a lot of fun.
just amazing