Friday, May 02, 2008 Hang glider survives crash and tumble; skis away By FlyingNews @ 7:10 AM :: 365 Views :: 0 Comments :: Flying Accidents, Gliders A hang glider who crashed immediately after takeoff and tumbled several hundred feet down a steep snowfield yesterday afternoon is fine except for a few lacerations, according to authorities. Witnesses saw the hang glider at the top of 11,700 Loge Peak — the high point above the Aspen Highlands ski patrol headquarters and the top of the Loge Peak chairlift — with a few other people, apparently waiting to fly, as long as an hour before the accident. You can read the entire article here.