Weather Forecast 'mount hope ii' | Paragliding

This hike & fly trip is only for very experienced pilots due to its challenging nature and lack of landing options below. After a bivouac or bombing out, you can embark on this adventure, but be prepared for a difficult ascent and unpredictable conditions. In the second part of the "Into the Wild Flight up North," after bombing out, I packed my gear and climbed a steep slope carrying 6 liters of water. I waited for two hours until 14:00 for a breeze to come in, allowing me to kite up another 30 meters before finally taking off. The conditions were unusual compared to other XC days, with low wind initially but more from the south rather than the southwest. This provided a good average but also created some scary situations close to the mountains. Before crossing Pisagua (the first valley), I was flying low at 60-70 km/h, trying to catch turbulent bubbles. After that, the south wind picked up, and I decided not to fly further than Calhete de Camarones (the second valley). Although I crossed the valley with good altitude, the next road was 30 km away with difficult transitions. I made the mistake of flying into the valley to get closer to the main road. The valley's venturi effect boosted the wind to around 60 km/h, and I ended up landing while flying backward at 15-20 km/h. Flying from Iquique to Arica (200 km) seems doable, but be cautious. There are only three road accesses along the entire route, no mobile phone network, and some sections with very limited or no landing options. I flew with a SPOT satellite messenger, 6 liters of water, food for 1.5 days, a knife for water landings, and only the 'T-bar' connected on the harness, without the foot straps. Unfortunately, I may not have the time to attempt this flight again. For more details, visit: [Takats Pal on Facebook](http://facebook.com/takats.pal)