https://youtu.be/16PPmsVSHB8

Epic flight at Rampart 6/30/2017 (Keechelus Lake) Snoqualmie Pass,
Wash. A great day at Rampart for us three lucky hang glider pilots (Colin, Robin
and myself) to be able to fly when it's usually no LZ until mid August or
September. Thanks to Alfredo for driving us, and Robin providing info on safe
field for landing.

Winds were blowing at 5-10mph straight in at launch with occasional strong
cycles. I launched after Robin and Collin at around 3pm and all of us climbed
steadily to 1,000ft above launch. Thermals were strong and can reach up to 9,000
ft. My maximum altitude was 7,500ft, I think Robin hit 8,500ft (3-4k above
launch). Colin was above me most of the time, too. The view was spectacular
with so much snow still on the mountains.

Since our primary "Carrier Deck" LZ was still under water, we had to land at the
Summit Tubing center parking lot. Huge field next to I-90, thanks for Robin
introduce this LZ to us. Landing was interesting with the mid-day strong switchy
conditions from West, NNW, rotors, the gradient, etc. but all of us did fine. I
think Colin had the best landing.

Thanks to Roger Hoyt.