Paragliding! July 2014

I found a Groupon for paragliding for under $!50 and decided on a whim to buy one.. and then signed up to go a few weeks later! I drove out to Tiger Mountain in Issequah, Washington where they launch from, and actually had a nice hike up to Poo Poo Point, which had some great views of Mt. Rainier, before the trail led to the other side of the mountain and the paragliding launching point. It was really cool seeing all the people launching, and when I finally got to do it, it was amazing!!

Not as scary as you would think.. because you do not have to do some running leap of faith off the mountain :) People help get your parachute ready, and you wait for the wind to basically lift you up. I am SO glad I did it and recommend it to everyone! It felt amazing in my little "seat" floating around looking at all the amazing sights. Doing it in a place as gorgeous as Washington is also recommended. ;)

 On the drive across I-90 to get to Issequah... love seeing this Mountain!!

 From my hike up Tiger Mountain...

Made it to the other side of the mountain where all the paragliders take off from...

The view from where all the Paragliders take off!

One of the professionals as he was about to launch!

Where they take off from!

Some pics of me in the air! It was soooo amazing being up there. 

This isn't me taking off.. but someone I was watching while I was waiting for my turn...

                                           

A totally amazing day..