| 2006 US Paragliding National Championships to be held in Sun Valley, Idaho |
Thursday, August 10, 2006, Sun Valley
Sun Valley, ID (Aug. 9, 2006) - One hundred of the finest paragliding pilots in the country will meet in Sun Valley, Idaho, August 27 - September 2 to fly the skies high over the Sawtooth Mountains and compete for the title of US National Champion.
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This competition is officially sanctioned by the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. The basic format is to complete a cross country course flying as quickly as possible to a finish line. These courses vary in length and design due to variable weather conditions each day. Pilots will utilize altimeters, variometers and GPS systems to help them navigate across the beautiful mountainous terrain of central Idaho. Courses of 10-100 miles are expected as participants reach heights up to 18,000 feet. All flights will originate from the summit of Bald Mountain, the top of
the famous Sun Valley Resort.
The local paragliding business, Fly Sun Valley, is the official host of the
event. Chuck Smith, owner/operator of Fly Sun Valley, is excited about the upcoming competition. "We are looking forward to hosting a very successful event. The latter part of August has proven to be a highly consistent window, offering great weather, excellent lapse rates, wonderful thermals and one of the finest times of the year for distance flying."
InIdaho.com is the Official Sun Valley Ketchum Central Reservations service and can make all of your air, rental car and lodging reservations for the event.
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