July 17, 2010 1:00 PM - 8 attended

Hat Creek BBQ *** Art Fair *** Hang Gliding/ Paragliding Expo

Come to the Hat Creek Volunteer Fire Department's Annual BBQ fund raiser. It is located in the Hereford Ranch Campground off Hwy. 89. Check them out at their website: http://hatcreekrv.com...
When you are finished, join several hang glider and paraglider pilots for an evening of soaring the majestic cliffs of Hat Creek Rim. Pilots usually begin launching at about 5:30 to 6:00. They fly up to 4,000 feet over the top of the rim and stay aloft until the sun goes down. Drive back to the landing area to watch the pilots land.
The drive to the top is very easy. Any two wheel drive car, truck or motorhome can easily reach both the launch and landing area. (LZ #2)
If you have never seen this sport (or you haven't seen it in a long time) you owe it to yourself and your family to witness this glorious sport up close. I hope to see you there. Say hello and mention your membership. Jim

  • Johanna D
    Johanna D

    Thanks for posting this!
    I wanted to spend more time at this event, but after the bike ride and a funeral, I was too tired and hot to want to hang around for long. I've been in Burney for 3 years and never been, maybe next year my plate won't be so full.

    Posted July 18, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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  • Event Host
    James Kennedy
    Cooler than Redding! Good food. People in abundance. Fire Department got needed funding. 8 hang gliders (me included) and 24! paragliders in the air at the same time!!!! Would like to have had contact with the other attendees. Hope the others had as good a time as I did.
  • Johanna D
    "Thar' She Goes . . .", Assistant Organizer
    +2 guests
  • Karen Coffey
    "Thoreau Saunterer"
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