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Old July 27th 20, 03:57 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dave Nadler
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Default Scary story about landing on a Lake Tahoe golf course

On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 8:56:27 PM UTC-4, John Cochrane wrote:
I've seen traces that retreat to the Carson valley via the 50 gap.


I did that once, and pretty much followed the terrain down 50.
Even though no useful ridge lift inside the bowl, plenty of
sink on the lee side. Crossed the valley and ridge soared back
to Minden. Won't do that again...

Glad you're OK Ramy!