Finally weather improved and I could fly places. Today I checked out the town of New Cuyama, CA and their resurfaced runway at #L88 . Post frontal weather provided for postcard views, turbulence, updrafts and downdrafts. Lots of gliders spotted :) When departing L88, I caught a thermal and between the O-200 and nature, I was climbing in a steep turn at 1000fpm to quickly reach altitude to hop into the next valley.