With O.D. and a West wind forecast for today my hope was for ridge lift off Juniper Launch at Diablo. I got some passes above launch but soon lost the lift in a lull. I was sinking down the shadowed mountain with yesterdays sled ride fresh in my mind. I couldn't help but think "not another sledder, it's April."
I was low and desperately needed a thermal. Then sun then broke out over the foothills. Yes, up air.
I worked the sun soaked ground and benched up finding myself near cloud base.
There were nice Cumulous clouds to play under.
With the sun exposed, strong lift was everywhere and I enjoyed the view above the mountain.
After a nice hour in thermic lift, widespread clouds again formed blocking the sun's rays. I found myself low and took advantage of the shadow, which should take the bite out of a windy 1000 Footer landing.
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Matt the 3rd pic up is officially my desktop background!
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