Josh Waldrop Pics

Josh Waldrop took these two shots that I really dig, one of me and my UP Targa 3 :) and one of the monarcas. Awesome!

2008 Pre-Worlds, Valle de Bravo

Above Team USA discusses the days task. As usual the weather was awesome in Valle and we flew every day of both competitions. Below, Martin and Andy unload their wings from a ride they caught on the last task.

Monarca Paragliding Open, Valle de Bravo, Mexico

I just departed SFO en-route to MEX for the Monarca Paragliding Open and the Pre-Worlds, both taking place at El Peñon, Valle de Bravo.



Alas, the local paragliding school in Valle, acquired two Pinzgauers. Ken from Chelan showed the staff how to operate these amazing vehicles and also drove for the competition. Huge inflatable Corona bottles stood guard outside of HQ... ahhh, Mexico.



Congrats to Michael Von Wachter, Venezuela: 1st; Eric Reed, USA: 2nd; Matt Beechinor, USA: 3rd for the 2008 Monarca.