Elevator Ride | Soaring up the Beaufort Ridge on Vancouver Island

Описание: After getting relatively low at 2900ft in the valley, we scratched and thermaled high enough to get to the Beaufort Ridge where I had a hunch the winds and forecast convergence would give us some good lift. Sure enough, the ridge was working, giving us an elevator ride at over 10 knots up the side. The variometer was happily beeping away, giving us an audible cue of how fast we were climbing so we could keep our eyes outside the glider for safety. This was a fun and challenging soaring day, with hail and rain showers blocking our path at times. Patience was key to making progress. Spring soaring conditions are great in the Alberni Valley, making it a great gliding destination.

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