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My name is Jared Lyman and Issaquah Paragliding is a place to share two of my hobbies, paragliding and photography. My first flight was off Tiger Mountain in Issaquah, WA in February of 2002. Marc Chirico was my instructor and I've been flying with him ever since. I've progressed from a beginner with a P1 rating up to a P4 and then onto a beginner tandem rating of T1 and am now a T3, all for one price. Financially it's been a very good deal.
Everyone has their own reasons for paragliding. Being in the air at 3,000' over launch is a VERY unique feeling, and it's what keeps me in the sport. But it's the camaraderie in the landing zone (LZ) after flying that keeps me coming to Tiger Mt. day after day, irrespective of 3,000' altitude gains or three minute sled rides. While there are paragliding photos included in some of the galleries below, this site is meant to focus more on my friends who fly.
August
Alex's 35th B-Day & Marc's sister's 1st flight
Perfect temp today. Lots of good light.
Turned east, so we didn't fly.
Aja Jensen flew with me!
Sadhia North flew with me today!
Frank was at Tiger, Flew Jed
July
Haley celebrates her 5th today.
Missed the launch window today :(
Stronger conditions on launch.
Met a supper cool family today.
Shot with my wide angle today, still not a fan.
Set a new personal best today.
Stephanie, Fourth I've flown of the Balkman clan
Lots of father-son combinations today
Met Hillary, Joe's wife
June
A quick sledder
A quick sledder
Summer Solstice
John Madsen had the flight of the day
Spring Opener & Shannon Party
Jolyn & Andrea's 1st solo. Excellent light.
May
David had an awesome 4:45 flight.
Switched from North to South
Big clouds = awesome light, bad flying
Dinner @ Billy Bob's
The baby bald eagles flew with us, again!
Great paragliding at Tiger Mountain.
Forecast was for east but it was a no show!
Launched three newbies for Marc
Strong winds turned to glass off.
Smooth air but tricky landings.
Fun people out on the hill today.
Justin & Jason take their 1st tandem.
Cameron flew with his dad.
April
Three sled rides today.
Launched 7 newbiews, IE less than 3 flights.
Lots of pilots out today. 1st Day w/ Go Pro.
Lots of para-waiting today.
Tiger was blown out so we went kiting.
Got off work late so no flying for me.
My first tandem of the year!
March
Marc called an unexpected 5:15 shuttle.
My first flight since September of 2011!
My first day at Tiger this year.