SAFA Skysailor Magazine

30 SKY SAILOR December-January-February | SUMMER 2025/2026 I know! It hasn’t changed that much, though fewer hang gliders are about now. Another day was spent flying at Hohe Salve, where increasing valley winds added drift to thermals, terrain was a little trickier to manouevre, with power cables to cross safely, and joining valleys making for frequently switching wind directions and strong winds in the landing zone I used. By the second last day of the tour, the excess of air, sun, driving and socialising (an exhausting activity for an intravert!) Rowan and Dave launch to join the rest above Kronplatz Photos: Suzy Gneist Alps and Recreation