I'm waiting on the side of the launch area for the pilot in blue to launch. Check out the great carpet that people lugged all the way up there (it's about a 300 foot hike, at times fairly steep). The carpet helps keep the gliders cleaner.
Building a wall to make sure that all my lines are clear and that everything looks kosher.
Okay, everything looks good to go...
Now, I bring the canopy overhead and then turn around and run down the hill, but after just a few paces, I'll lift off the mountain and be airborne.
As soon as I'm away from the ground, I sit back in the seat of my harness where it's easier to seat steer using weight shift. It's also simply a lot more comfortable than just hanging there.
	It's not as dark as it seems, but it is early evening, a couple hours before sunset and just a lovely time for flying.
I managed to stay up for a little while that evening to enjoy the view.

Thanks to my brother Chris for taking these photos for me.