Paragliding

Today, I hiked up Red Mountain. This mountain rises up from the edge of town. The mountain used to host the local ski area from the 1920s to the 50s. It was a small mountain; where a day pass cost $2.50 and a season pass cost $32.50. If only that were still true.
The hiking trail has two options. You depart from the edge of Glenwood Springs and can either walk up the twisty road or head straight up the mountain. I headed straight up the mountain, of course. The trail is lined by wildflowers and aspens. Every now and then, a meadow opens up to give views of Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley. Near the top, paragliders soar overhead. They take off from the top of the mountain, gliding along the ridge line and down into town. One of the guides yelled down to me and we started having a conversation. He suggested that next time I hike the mountain, I should get a ride down with them. I agreed with him.

Paragliders over Roaring Fork Valley

Glenwood Springs from the top of Red Moutain