Crawford Mountain Hang Doggin!

Cody, Clover & I arrived on top of the Crawford Mountains Saturday to find a nice breeze blowing straight into launch under sunny, 65 degree skies.


We set up as conditions improved, and helped Clover get into her sweater and harness. She knew we were about to fly, and the excitement began to build!


With little delay, we launched and quickly started climbing, as Cody soon joined us. We had the air to ourselves, as we skyed-out together in a thermal which took us to cloudbase at 12,300' - about 4,600' over launch, and 6,100' over the valley! The views into the Bear Lake valley, and out to the snow-capped Uinta Mountains were spectacular.


As the strong thermals gave way to the magic glass-off, we were soon joined by about 18 other hang gliders, many of which flew right up until sunset. We reluctantly left our 3-D playground to safely return to earth in the landing zone below.
Airtime: 3 hours 45 minutes! Life's Good!