Task 4 and the task committee sent us down the valley again as the Whistler Express winds were predicted to blow through. It's a local weather pattern where the winds go from 0-40km/hr in an instant, concentrated in front of launch and the main landing field but avoidable if you land down the valley.
So off we went on course, starting with a valley crossing and then a choice to cross back or stay on the south ridge. I chose the south and I saw 2 of my friends try the north ridge, but we all ended up on the ground within 5 km of each other. It was a fun ride back on the retrieve shuttle with all of us telling our adventure stories, getting about 15-20 km down the courseline.
I picked another hayfield and once again the shuttle driver pulled up the moment I touched down. The volunteers at this event are amazing!
So off we went on course, starting with a valley crossing and then a choice to cross back or stay on the south ridge. I chose the south and I saw 2 of my friends try the north ridge, but we all ended up on the ground within 5 km of each other. It was a fun ride back on the retrieve shuttle with all of us telling our adventure stories, getting about 15-20 km down the courseline.
I picked another hayfield and once again the shuttle driver pulled up the moment I touched down. The volunteers at this event are amazing!