Gentlemen, start your engines.

Tim K., launching with a Fresh Breeze. Who needs wind, or a mountain?

A truckload of pilots and gear heads to the top. That windsock is looking pretty sweet.

The van unloads, and eager pilots make their way to launch.

This was early afternoon in light smoke, before the thick stuff moved in.

Tim R. had the video camera rolling.

Tim K., the infamous Donna, and friend plot their motorbike ride. Tim squeezed in about 2 hours of flight time before the bike trek.

Donna, biker chick.

Carol, kiting in the BW LZ.

Ricky, Carol, and Med in the BW LZ.