Soaring is the art and science of using the natural movement of the atmosphere to stay aloft, climb, and travel long distances in a motorless aircraft.

A glider, or sailplane, is a type of aircraft that does not have an engine. Usually, an airplane tows the glider aloft, although the glider may also be launched like a kite, using a winch or even an automobile to pull it into the air. At the desired altitude, the glider pilot releases the towline and begins to glide.

Nestled away in the gorgeous Carson Valley, at the foot of the mighty Sierra Nevada Mountains, there is no better place to experience the thrill of being pulled into the air, before cutting loose and soaring above the majestic mountain ridges in a glider, with only the sound of the wind under the wings. Book a glider ride and bring a friend along or learn to fly a glider yourself through SoaringNV's extensive training program.

Enjoy a beautiful view of the Carson Valley and the surrounding mountains. Be sure to bring your camera to capture magnificent landscape from 3,000' above the ground.