It has been some 10 years or so since I experienced any ridge lift and that was in Feshiebridge, Scotland.  However, today I experienced a fantastic flight over the Welsh mountains with Paul Hepworth (an old pal & instructor from Rufforth, York).

The views were staggering, especially with a light flutter of snow that had just come over.  A typical K13 canopy ensured that I was certainly cold enough with the bitter wind penetrating straight through it!!  The rest however, made it all worthwhile.  Even when the snow showers were very close we tantalised them & remained on the ridges for as long as possible, eventually having to break off around the snow showers & wait for a suitable slot to land.

I have to say that given my previous experiences with flying in Scotland, this was much more challenging & will remain my preferred hill site!