Big turnout from Latitude-Altitude to profit from the exceptionally warm weather for January
Below the summit of the mole passing the tree line
Willy
Mike's unfeasibly huge sack!
Arriving at the summit of the Mole (1863m)
We found the snow at last!
12C in shade and a lot warmer in the sunshine - at 1800m - in January!
Thomas
Preparing for takeoff
Tom flying while Mike prepares
Tom cruising
Daniel takes off
Mike's first take off - looking good so far... but!
Ten seconds later having unintentionally tested his reserve parachute (it worked perfectly :-)
Mike's second take off...
Perfect this time!
Quentin's turn - no reserve parachute to test!
Yeehaw!
The south-west face of the Mieussy ridge (2000m) is also almost clear of snow!
Cluses is filling up the valley more and more!
The landing field
The Mole
The A40 autoroute
Mike approaching the landing field
Mike touches down
