2012 Open Distance National Paragliding Championship
http://www.nicolemclearn.com/2012/08/sun-valley-august-30-31.html
Yesterday was too windy for XC flying so Mike put on a spot
landing contest with $100 to the winner. It was quite funny to watch everyone
coming in from every direction (it was light and variable) and then butt-skid
in...only stand-up landings counted however. I flew around for an hour or so; at
11,000' I had single digits facing over the back so it was definitely windy up
high.
They were hoping to fly today (Friday) but from here in Boise and
from the satellite photos and the forecast it sure doesn't look like they'll get
in any flying today or on Saturday. Looks like they could fly on the last day,
Sunday. UPDATE: No flying on Sunday either. Not a single day was flown in the
competition. Been great weather here in McCall and Boise, just up the road.
Light winds and great for mountain biking.
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