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2006 US Paragliding Nationals
Some photos for your review…
78 km task to Obsidian
and Smiley Creek
First Pilot’s meeting
Aspen’s Charles Kirstens is happy to be here
Charles expresses support for women’s champ Kari Castle
Will Gadd, master of pantomime
Utah kids
Waiting for the window
Rick Hazen, wind technician
There are restrooms in the lodge at the top, buddy.
Airwave
The martians have landed
Chuck surveys the crowd with Dave from Ketchum Fire Dept
Launch crowd
Ross likes this guy...
Chad
Will
Magazine Editor
initial gaggle action
It’s super-Charles!
Vail’s Greg Kelly
What the heck is that thing on his back?
crowds approaching the launch bowl
more gaggle action
Clear!
Jelly fish!
Takeoff!
Local pilot Rick Hazen just over launch
