One of the great things about Utah for soaring is, the varied terrain. A pilot is not running the same mountain range, time after time after Mother @#$%^ing time. You can even launch your glider from at least four different airports all with a different character and different flying conditions. I used to think the Owens Valley and Sierras were all I could want, but after ten days in Utah, I just scratched the surface.

For those speaking of Uvalde, Texas has some great soaring and some great people in the sport, but it is God awful hot AND humid. Sugar melts so I tend to stay in Mountainous dry climates.



On Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 1:41:00 PM UTC-8, Matt Herron Jr. wrote:
Looking for new Ideas for places to retire. The usual considerations apply; cost of living, health care, weather, and available soaring. Doesn't have to be the US. near water would be nice. I own a Ventus C.

Anyone live in/near Grass Valley, CA? 1 hr from Truckee and Sacramento, 1.5 hrs from Williams, 2.5 hrs from Bay area.

Thanks for any suggestions

Matt