Veteran PWC pilot, long-time paragliding instructor, Red Bull X-Alps competitor and 2025 US National Champion Mitch Riley explains how to climb more efficiently during a weather day of the Red Rocks Wide Open this September 2025. He covers ground from the basics to the expert and everything in between. Looking to fly faster or farther? Tune in. This is a bonus episode for our subscribers, but as always we never put anything behind a paywall. Not in a position to support the show? Just ping us and we’ll set up a lifetime membership for you, no questions asked.