Utah -Day 1 PotM and West Mtn

At 0700 I was picked up by Stacy and we drove to the South side of the Point of the Mountain (PotM), where we also met Jochen. Jochen was flying a very small glider, so he was able to take-off and land on top in the rather strong winds.
Stacy and I (with 'normal' gliders) drove to the LZ and hiked about halfway up the hill from where we could safely launch.


Jochen


Stacy


looking South: Utah lake; on right side: Lake Mtn

Nice flying and it's certainly the best way to beat jetlag...

Later we took care of the flat tire and then we drove to West Mountain, on the South shores of Utah lake.


Taggi


Jochen




looking North: Utah lake

The Easterly wind permitted a relatively easy TO in the otherwise rather demanding terrain.
But it proved treacherous, as out in front of the mountain in the mean time the wind situation had changed: now coming from the South, > 30kmh and increasing. So Jochen and I landed after a short flight safely, while Stacy drove the car back down.
For dinner I was invited by Karl and his family in SLC: many thanks to you!


heading to my hotel in Lehi after dinner at Karl's place