Another Day in Paradise...

Today was another exceptional day for outdoor recreation in Jackson Hole. It all started with a 9:00am tram ride with paraglider in tow to the summit of Rendezvous Bowl to check out the flying conditions. After noticing the consistant crossing winds from the southwest, we decided to take the tram down to tower three, our more consistant morning launching spot. Winds were coming straight up at T3, and luanch was on...

Probably a 15 minuite sled ride, 3500 vertical feet. Threw in a few 360's and only one steep banked turn and then headed for the landing zone. About half way down I get this euphoric sensation when I realize that I'm dangling a few thousand feet off the ground, only held up by 24 lines attached to a nylon wing (call it a glorified tarp). Sweet Landing.

Next part of the day was to hike the mountain road for the first time this summer season. Distance =7.2 miles, Elevation gain = 4137 feet. The hike is pretty sweet, crossing AV to the Casper Restraunt (Where the new Crystal Springs chair will take you next winter!) over to Ampitheatre to the top of Thunder chair, across to the bowl and then up to Corbet's Cabin for some rest and finally tram ride back down. Most people I encountered on the trail took the tram up and hiked down, most of them will realize the strain that puts on their knees in the next few days. Saw a yellow bellied marmot sunning himself at about 9500 feet. Time 2 hours 35 minuites, more that 15 minuites longer than my time record. Next week...

Finally to cap off the day I hiked up High School Butte with my paraglider, kited for 30 minuites, and then hucked off the hill for a quick flight down. After all that I needed a beer.