by Jeff Ambrose | May 15, 2020 | Paragliding
The day looked so promising. No storms, light winds, and an amazing lift forecast. So why did we sit on launch for 3 hours waiting for it to calm down (or pick up)? It is a common occurrence, especially in the spring and can be a maddening experience for newer...
by Jeff Ambrose | Apr 24, 2020 | Paragliding
What a time to be alive! As we battle the unseen demons and viruses of our day and do our best to navigate the social gauntlet, I am in awe of the wonderful community that surrounds us. It is full of positive messages of persistence, hope and faith. Like all things,...
by Jeff Ambrose | Feb 28, 2020 | Paragliding
As we approach the launch, drop our packs and peer towards the valley below our minds begin racing. We quickly review the surrounding terrain and begin setting up our gear. The air is perfectly still with only a minor 1-2 mph puff every now and then rolling up...
by Jeff Ambrose | Jan 3, 2020 | Paragliding
It is a new year, full of promise, opportunity and new lessons to learn. It is a time to reflect, to look forward and dream. A time to plan out your coming year and all that you wish to accomplish. Personally, I always set goals for the year in all aspects of my life,...
by Jeff Ambrose | Oct 25, 2019 | Paragliding
It is okay! It happens to all of us at least once. You know, that moment you realize you are not going to make your intended LZ. That instant of panic when you ask yourself “what am I going to do now?” It is a moment that every pilot dreads, and when it does happen,...
by Jeff Ambrose | Oct 11, 2017 | Paragliding
I feel the wind on my face turn into a deeper shade of cold as I am engulfed in the clouds. The sky around me turns white and all the cares and fears of my world disappear. We call this silent place in the clouds the “white room” and no matter how many times you...
