Jackson Hole Flying
The last two days have continued the light wind and soarable conditions. Lots of cu-nimb activity around but not right in Wilson or Jackson. On Thursday the cu-nimbs were exploding later in the morning to the south, and later in the day there was virga around Jackson at around 6 PM, but no rain. On Friday in the morning there were exploding cu's to the west of the Tetons, but not on the east side of the Tetons. Then later in the day an exploding cu-nimb to the east of Jackson late in the day. Still a beautiful day.
On both days there were only nice cu's all along the Teton Range and it looked very soarable. Tiki drove a pilot up to retrieve the vehicle from Phillips (south facing launch on the Tetons on the northeast side of Teton Pass). Bart flew down to Teton Village (not that far) but said he couldn't get high enough to feel good about getting over the Grand Teton. He said the lift was smooth at 300 to 400 fpm. One paraglider pilot flew over the Tetons.
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