Ace signed up as the Yosemite Hang Gliding Monitor for this extended weekend in late August. Ace is up bright and early (almost), waiting to sign in pilots at Glacier Point.
He allowed me to wire a few of them off, on the first day.
The Motor Fire in El Portal caused a logistical headache for some of our flying gang. But, as I enjoy a nice solo hike, through a several year old burn on the first day, I am reminded of the necessity of fire, as new life begins to flourish in the wilderness.
I make my way up to a European styled ski hut at Ostrander Lake, a 12.5 mile round trip.
This beautiful, high alpine hanging basket lake is well worth a big day hike.
We decide Hang Gliding, hiking and luxury don't have to be mutually exclusive, so we book a room at the Wawona Hotel. This Nineteenth Century hotel has beautiful lawns, a golf course, swimming pool, live piano player and fine Victorian Styling. It seems to move at a slower pace of life without phones or television and transports us back in time.
Cocktails and appetizers are served on the verandas. Ace contemplates whether to get a Pinot Noir or full bodied Merlot with his Cheese and Chutney dish as the waiter approaches.
Saturday brought NIL winds and humidity to the 7200' elevation at Glacier Point Launch. One is certainly encouraged to tie his shoes onto his Hang-4 feet well.
The moisture in the air made Gerry, Ace and I really enjoy the afternoon sky above the Sierra Crest which is in the background.
We all went for a hike to Taft Point. Teri, Ace and I hanging out at the edge.
Sunday it is the Giant Sequoias for the afternoon family adventure.
And finally a mellow Monday morning for the quintessential Yosemite Hang Gliding photo.
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