Kari's home is in Bishop, California, nested in the beautiful Owens Valley, where the first one hundred and two hundred mile world record hang gliding records were set! Come see why this is a "must-fly" for serious cross-country pilots, and how flying this Big Air with Kari as your personal guide and instructor can sharpen your skills. Kari Castle is now offering unparallelled guiding services.

Bishop California sits in the middle of the Owens Valley and has been home to Kari Castle for the last 24 years. The “Owens” is not only the deepest valley in the US it has some of the deepest roots in both Hang gliding and Paragliding History. The first ever 100 mile cross country flight in a hang glider was set in the late 70’s. Kari made history in July, 1991 when she her second World Record, by being the first female hang glider pilot to fly over 200 miles. This flight originated in the southern end of the Owens Valley and ended 8.5 hours later, 208 miles straight line distance to land in Dixie Valley Nevada.