Mt. MacKenzie (Powder Springs)

Elevation: Launch: Various, from 1000m to 2000m.
Direction of Launch: Mostly West, with some slight variations to the NW or SW
Site Suitable For: Novice to Advanced
Location: 5 km. South of the City of Revelstoke
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of Flying: Thermal
Cross Country Potential: Excellent, flights can be made North/South along the Columbia River or East towards Golden.

Primary Contacts:
Alan Polster (250)827-5206
Jon Schleiss (250)837-5987
Regulating Body: Selkirk Sky Sailors

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (Highest4:)
Spring: 3 Summer: 4 Fall: 3 Winter: 1

Description of Launch:
There are three main launches in the lower ski area, two for PG and one for HG, as well as an alpine meadow at the top of the mountain that could launch 100+ gliders.

Description Of LZ:
Large, uncropped field directly below south side of the ski area on Catherwood Road.

Vehicle Requirements: 4X4 with good ground clearance.
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Mild conditions: Novice Moderate contitions:
Novice to Intermediate Strong Conditions: Intermediate
Skill level verification Requirements: HPAC Membership Card
Site Regulation: Selkirk Sky Sailors, HPAC Insurance required

Launch Directions:
Powder Springs Ski Hill road is gated in the summer. The key can be arranged through one of the contacts.

For more information on flying at this site, visit:
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/6895/sitedescriptions.html

Sale Mountain

Elevation: Launch: Various from 1300m to 1600m
Direction of Launch: West with some slight NorthWest in alpine.
Site Suitable For: Novice under supervision of Intermediate or above, with strong launch and landing skills
Location: 10 km. North of the City of Revelstoke on Hwy 23 N.
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of Flying:Thermal
Cross Country Potential: Excellent, but untested.

Primary Contacts:
Alan Polster (250)827-5206
Jon Schleiss (250)837-5987
Regulating Body: Selkirk Sky Sailors

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (Highest4:)
Spring: 2 Summer: 4 Fall: 3 Winter: 1

Description of Launch:
Launch in the logging cutblock or from an alpine meadow.

Description Of LZ:
Land on the beach at Martha Creek Provincial Park or on the volleyball court.

Vehicle Requirements: Good two wheel drive with a bit of ground clearance.
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Mild conditions: Novice with good launch and
landing skills Moderate contitions: Intermediate with good launch and landing skills Strong Conditions: Intermediate with good launch and landing skills
Skill level verification Requirements: None
Site Regulation: None

Launch Directions:
Sale Mountain is located about 10 kilometers north of Revelstoke along Highway 23 North. There is a rough two wheel drive road to the top of the mountain. The road up the mountain leaves the highway just north of Martha Creek Provincial Park, look for a garage on the west side of the road, and turn east at the first road north of the garage. Follow the road that has the poles along it. There is a good place that you can launch from off the logging road in the upper cut block and a launch in an alpine bowl, about a two minute walk up to the north of the microwave tower at about 2000m.

For more information on flying at this site, visit: http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/6895/sale.html

Mount 7 (Golden)

Elevation: Launch: 5200’, 6370' & 7400' asl LZ 2500' asl
Direction of Launch: North to West to South
Site Suitable for: HG & PG
Location:Just SE of Golden
Type of Site: Mountain.
Type of Flying: Thermal and sometimes ridge.
Cross Country Potential: Excellent.

Primary Local Contacts
Peter Bowle-Evans Tel: 1-250-348-2227

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (Highest4:)
Spring: 3 Summer: 4 Fall: 2 Winter: 1

Description of Launch:
Main Launch is the lookout directly SE above Golden and is a combination of ramp and slope launches. Set-up area for 60+ gliders. Upper PG launch (40 minute hike) at 7400' MSL is a smooth steep slope.

Description of LZ:
40 acre field a 4:1 glide ratio from the lookout located next to the town of Nicholson - 5 miles S of Golden (Hwy 95). Can be unreachable in PG in a south wind. Alternatives available.

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements: 2WD OK, 4WD better. At Site: Helicopter
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Mild conditions: Novice. Moderate conditions:
Intermediate. Strong Conditions: Advanced.
Skill Level Verification Requirements: Peers and self. Check if your skills are sufficient for the conditions, with regular locals.
Site Regulation: Informal /HPAC Insurance. Please contribute to the contingency fund if first time.

Other Information:
A good place to do some great XC but mainly in a southerly direction. One farmer past Edgewater hates gliders landing in his fields. He has pointed guns and physically attacked pilots! DO NOT LAND BETWEEN EDGEWATER AND RADIUM (75 to 90 km from launch). Avoid crop fields. We strongly suggest you contact local pilots (Golden or Calgary) before flying. Three Class E Controlled Airspace Airways through Spillimacheen, Radium and Canal Flats have bases at 2200’ AGL to 12,500’ ASL. Class B from 12,500’ to 18,000’ ASL.

Additional Information:
Excellent XC site (202 mile HG flight, 146 km PG flights) on an 8000'+ Range. Paved road retrieval. Nice valley with many other attractions. Strong thermal site that should only be flown by experienced pilots in mid-day. "Owens Valley North", but a lot more pleasant on the ground! Famous glass-offs in the evening: sun is up late in mid-summer. The whole valley can be lifting well past dark. Main hangout: Golden Municipal Campground Tel. 250-344-5412

Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz Emergency Ph: 250-344-2221
Ambulance: 1-800-461-9911 (RCMP coordinates all emergency services.)
FSS Cranbrook 250-426-5641 Fax: 250-426-6312

Launch Directions:
Mt 7 North ridge road above gravel pit. Complete directions in the Mt Seven Website

Landing Directions:
Leave Golden on highway #95 direction south. Drive five minutes. Take the right off the highway to enter Nicholson; this is Nicholson frontage road. Take Canyon Creek road on your right and cross the rail tracks and the bridge. Take McBeath road on your right at the fork; the landing zone will be to your right with wind socks. Continue and take the driveway to the house. Park your vehicles on the right of the driveway next to the field.

For more information on flying at this world class site, visit:
Mt Seven Website: http://cf.geocities.com/serge_lamarche/seven.html
Golden Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club: http://www.flygolden.ca

Panorama

Elevation: Launch 8500’ asl LZ 4500’ asl
Direction of Launch: N, NE, E
Site Suitable for: PG
Location: North of Invermere and west of the village of Wilmer.
Type of Site: Mtn
Type of Flying: Thermal
XC Potential: Ex

Primary Local Contacts
PGer: Max Fanderi Tel. 250-342 0461
HGer: Danny Saunders Tel. 250-422-3688
PGer: Margot Holschuh Tel. 250-345 6278
PGer: Bruno Marti Tel. 250-427 5204
HGer: Peter Bowle-Evans Tel. 250-348 2227
HGer: James Swansburg Tel. 250-422-3688

Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 4 Summer 4 Fall 3 Winter 4

Description of Launch:
Summit of Panorama Ski Hill. Launch area accessible only to skiers. Take the first the chair lifts and than you use the last two T-bar lifts to the top. The wide open launch is suited to a W to NW wind. Watch for skiers before you launch. A windsock is located on the last T-bar tower. There are more windsocks located on the way up to the top to check the different wind speeds at Panorama. From launch to the landing is about 4000' (1200m) vertical and with a slope ratio of 3:1 we recomend that your glider has at least a glide ratio from 5:1. Class E Controlled Airspace from 2200’ AGL to 12,500’ ASL. Class B above 12,500’.

Description of LZ:
The LZ is a the large field (Golf Course) directly behind the triple chair lilt. A windsock is right in the middle of the field. Don't cross the field. Stay on the Panorama hill side: the other side is reserved for the steady Helicopter traffic.

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:Any Vehicle: Available at Site: Ski Lift
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Nov., Int. or Adv.
Mild Conditions: Int Moderate Conditions: Int Strong Conditions: Adv
Skill Level Verification Requirements: HPAC Rating/Log Book
Site Regulation: Formal/HPAC Insurance/Day Use

Other Information:
Requirements: Minimum HPAC Intermediate Rating, HPAC Liability Insurance or other Paragliding liability insurance for foreigners. All pilots to sign a waiver. Pilots are required to attend a brief orientation seminar of site requirements for the first time of flying there. Do and Don't sheets will be provided: For orientations please contact
Brad Brush or George Duncan at Panorama (Tel. 1­250­342-6941) or
Max Fanderl (Tel. 1-250-342-0461) Email: fly@flyingMax.com

Additional Information:
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz Ambulance: 1-800-461-9911
FSS Cranbrook 250-426-5641 Fax: 250-426-6312

Panorma , with over 4000' vertical feet, is now open for Paragliding. Breathtaking scenery surrounding an intimate mountain retreat style village, a world class mountain with over 4000 vertical feet (1200 meter) of exiting skiing and paragliding right to your door! From double black diamond glade skiing to uncrowded wide open groomed cruising to exclusively novice only trails, Panorama truly is for everyone... Then there's more... on the edge of the famous Bugaboos, Panorama comprises part of the largest Heli-ski region in the world.

Access: Panorama is located 2 hours SW of Banff in the spectacular B.C. Rockies. From the parking lot you use first the chair lifts and than you use the last two T-bar lifts to the top.

(Please) Do's and Don'ts for Flying at Panorama:
DO Pick up all your garbage on launch and at the Landing field.
DON'T Fly above the Panorama village and the Heli-Plex.
DO Land at the marked Landing Field.
DO Launch from the marked launch site. DON'T Fly in to the no fly zone (Helicoper)
DON'T Cross the valley (Helicopter traffic)
DO Allow min. 300 feet or 100m distance to lifts and ski slopes.
DO Your best to maintain good relations with the skiers, the locals, and anyone else who could have any kind of negative impact on the positive reception we get in the valley.
DON'T Perform tandem flights.
DO Patronize the local business community.
DO Read the Flying Suggestions and follow them.

Flying Suggestions:
Here are a few suggestions which may be of use to those unfamiliar with flying a paraglider at Panorama. They are based on the experience of paraglider pilots who have been flying the area. There is no guarantee that you will be safe even if you follow all these guidelines.
1. Do not take off if the average wind speed is over 20 km/hour; winds aloft may be even higher. When deciding whether to fly or not, bear in mind the performance differences of various gliders and differences in the level of risk various pilots are willing to assume. Also be aware that wind speeds in the valley may be higher than, or lower than, or in a different direction from those at peak-top level.
2. Do not drift behind any of the peaks in a thermal unless you are at least 150 meters above them and your angle with respect to the peak is less than 30-45 degrees.
If you leave the thermal into head wind and sink, you may be unable to glide out to the valley. It may take a day or two to walk out from the wrong side of the range.
3. Continually keep an eye on the wind direction aloft and on the ground, as indicated by flags, ponds, cloud drift, thermal drift, etc. Panorama is known for sudden changes in wind speed and direction. Be especially observant if there are storm clouds:: gust fronts of 50-70 km/hour have been experienced up to 20 km away from storms crossing the valley

Additional Landing Info: Watch for X-county skiers. Please do what you can to enhance the image of our sport and to ensure we continue to be welcome visitors at this great site.

For more information on flying at this site, visit: http://www.flyingmax.com/panorama/index.html

Swansea

Elevation: Launch 4550’ & 5650’ asl LZ 2800’ asl
Direction of Launch: S, W, NW.
Site Suitable for: HG & PG
Location: Invermere, on the east side of Hwy 95
Type of Site: Mtn
Type of Flying: Ridge/Thermal
XC Potential: Ex

Primary Local Contacts:
PGer: Max Fanderi Tel. 250-342 0461
HGer: Danny Saunders Tel. 250-422-3688
PGer: Margot Holschuh Tel. 250-345 6278
PGer: Bruno Marti Tel. 250-427 5204
HGer: Peter Bowle-Evans Tel. 250-348 2227
HGer: James Swansburg Tel. 250-422-3688

Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 3 Summer 4 Fall 2 Winter 0

Description of Launch:
South launch is a metal ramp over shallow slope. The west launch is a rocky slope then a drop off. Northwest is a good wooden ramp. The NW ramp is the best followed by the west launch in front of the lookout hut. The south ramp should only be used if there is a good southerly wind/cycle as it is shallow. PGer’s Don’t use the Ramps!

Description of LZ:
The Airport Operator Babin Air permits landing at the Airport (south east end of the airstrip) to Hang Gliders and Paragliders holding the Hagar and Air traffic Radio License. A Aircraft Radio is required to transmit your landing intensions to the Invermere Traffic at 123.20

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:Any Vehicle/ Rugged 2-WD/ 4-WD Best
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Nov., Int. or Adv.
Mild Conditions Int. Moderate Conditions Int. Strong Conditions Adv.
Skill Level Verification Requirements: HPAC Rating/Log Book
Site Regulation: Informal / HPAC Insurance

Other Information:
Exhilarating, panoramic views of the Columbia Valley, 1000m below the summit and if you think that is good, the view from the air will knock your socks off. Launch is a 300’ vertical climb up a narrow switchback trail from the parking area. (10 - 20 minutes so pack water.) The 100 ton gypsum rock trucks are on a private road, travel at 60 MPH run 5 days a week and stop for nothing! Stay East of the Hyw due to the Airport. Class E Controlled Airspace from 2200’ AGL to 12,500’ ASL Class B above due to Airway V317-342.

Additional Information
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz Ambulance: 1-800-461-9911
FSS Cranbrook 250-426-5641 Fax: 250-426-6312

Launch Directions:
2.7 km south of Invermere turn left onto Windermere Loop Road. and cross Swansea Road. At 3.2 km turn left over the Westroc Gypsum Mine Haul Road onto the signed Mt. Swansea Forest Service Road. 5 km to the Mt. Swansea Road parking area and trailhead. Road is very narrow with numerous switchbacks. Drive carefully with headlights on.

Upper Launch:
Trail to Mt. Swansea Summit From the parking area this short steep trail leads west to the summit - a 15 to 20 minute hike gaining 105 m elevation.
Trail to Mt. Swansea Ridge) From the parking area walk about 100m back on the road and then turn left to the Mt. Swansea trail - a hike of 15 minutes gaining 90 m elevation to the top of the ridge. It is a nice grassy south west launch site - ideal for Paragliding beginners. Paragliders can Land at a good flat field south of Mt. Swansea close at the Windermere Golf Course (it’s too small for hang gliders.) It is a wide open field that you can use in an emergency.
Lower launch half way up is a shorter hike accessed from the first half of the mid way parking area. It works well in spring. Good idea to put up wind steamers below and to side of launch since cross winds are common, particularly on south or light-wind days. Thermals coming up the 500’ cliff face below launch can be violent and throw you into the cliff face (Its been done!) The Gypsum Rd LZ can be a LONG glide from lower launch in a north wind. So take note of wind speed and direction before you fly. Best to use the swamp LZ.

For more information on flying at this site, visit:
http://www.flyingmax.com/swansea/index.html

Wasa

Elevation: Launch 6,000' LZ 3500’ asl
Direction of Launch: WSW
Site Suitable for: HG (PG maybe)
Location: Due east of Hwy 95 at Wasa north of Kimberly / Cranbrook

Primary Local Contacts
HGer:Bruce Hall 250-489-1320
Bruce owns the Pizza Hut in Cranbrook and can frequently be contacted there @ 250-489-2222

HGer:Dennie Shipley 250-427-2251
Dennie is a local who grew up in Wasa/Ta Ta creek and calls Lazy Lake his home in the summer! Always keen to fly!!

Bruce Hanson 403-932-6878
Bruce is a resident of Cochrane but is an Estella veteran.

Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 4 Summer 4 Fall 3 Winter 0
Type of Site: Mtn
Type of Flying: Ridge/Thermal
XC Potential: Good

Description of Launch:
Shallow launch suitable for S/SW/W/NW winds. Sometimes referred to as the Estella site, because launch is from the old mine access road. Several launches allow a range of acceptable wind directions, with the highest and best one facing SW.

Description of LZ:
There is only ONE acceptable place to land after a sled run: the triangular field next to Lazy Lake (N of launch). PGers are usually unable to glide to the LZ without a tail wind. The local farmers are almost all unhappy about gliders landing in their fields, with the closest, most inviting fields owned by an especially adamant individual named Lloyd Jones.

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements: Any Vehicle
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Nov., Int. or Adv.
Mild Conditions Int. Moderate Conditions Adv. Strong Conditions Adv
Skill Level Verification Requirements: HPAC Rating: Int. or Adv
Site Regulation: HPAC Insurance

Other Information:
HAZARDS: All the precautions used in mountain flying should be observed at Estella. The only real pucker factor comes in over the landing field, when you see how switchy the breeze can become. This small field generates a lot of thermals, and a number of advanced pilots have broken gliders in it due to turbulence. Later in the day, during calm or glass-off conditions it's OK. It's possible to launch Paragliders from 2 of the launch sites, but they are usually unable to glide to the LZ without a tail wind.
Class E Controlled Airspace from 2200’ AGL to 12,500’ ASL Class B above due to Airways V112, V305, V342 and V300.
Local pilot, James Swansburg owns the Wasa Lakeside Bed and Breakfast. Email: swanys@cyberlink.bc.ca

Additional Information
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz Ambulance: 1-800-461-9911
FSS Cranbrook 250-426-5641 Fax: 250-426-6312

It’s strongly recommended that you fly with a local pilot for the first time. Apart from the bomb out LZ this is a nice site to fly with fantastic scenery. Field is very small and surrounded by trees and power lines. Cows may also be present and thermals break off from the LZ.

Launch Directions:
Turn onto Wasa Loop Rd. After several hundred meters, turn right on Lazy Lake Rd. Road turns to gravel after about 3 km, keep going until you hit pavement again. After 300m, slow down and turn right onto an unmarked logging road. If you get to the large field with the signs that say "NO GLIDERS", you've gone too far!. Long, heavy-duty 2WD road will take you past several launch sites (2 of 'em ramps). Best launch is the 4th one, facing SW.

Landing Directions:
Landing deserves some special mention. The local farmers are almost all unhappy about gliders landing in their fields, with the closest, most inviting fields owned by an especially adamant individual named Lloyd Jones. Please do not make the situation worse for local pilots by further disturbing any landowners! If you gain much altitude at all, landing west, beyond Wasa Lake on the overgrown runway strip is OK (it's an unused portion of the old highway).

Fernie Microwave Tower

Elevation: Launch 6800’ asl LZ 3300’ asl
Direction of Launch: W
Site Suitable for: HG
Location: Fernie
Type of Site: Mtn
Type of Flying: Ridge/Thermal/Sometimes wave.
XC Potential: Good 22 miles

Primary Local Contacts
HGer: Tom Amundson Tel. 250-423-7524
HGer: Pete Needham Tel. 250-865 2423
HGer: Bob Bannatyne Tel. 250-427-7161
PGer: Bruno Marti Tel. 250-427 5204
HGer: Ian Thomson Tel. 250-359 7312

Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 0 Summer 4 Fall 3 Winter 0

Description of Launch:
Wood ramp built over a cliff launch. Usually a wire assist is required.

Description of LZ:
Level grassy field along side the highway west of Fernie, shortly before the Fernie Ski Hill turn off. Must be soarable to reach LZ (Usually it is)

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements: Rugged 2-WD
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Nov., Int. or Adv.
Mild Conditions Int. Moderate Conditions Int. Strong Conditions Adv.
Skill Level Verification Requirements: HPAC Rating: Int. / Adv. Log Book
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance

Other Information:
This is a beautiful site to fly. If you do not make it to the landing field there is an emergency field at the bottom but get out fast, we are not welcome there, Call locals before you fly, they may come with you. Controlled Airspace Airway immediately north of Town.
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz Ambulance: 1-800-461-9911
FSS Cranbrook 250-426-5641 Fax: 250-426-6312

Launch Directions:
Because of snow the road to launch is usually open from the end of June till mid September. A wire assist is usually required. The LZ is 5 miles from take off so lift must be present to reach it. (It normally is). Good place for out and returns. Watch out for sink over Sparwood.

Landing Directions:
An easy Int. LZ. There is an emergency field below launch. If you must use it, get out as soon as possible as we are not welcome. Please contact a local flyer before flying here for updated info. There is also a good chance that they will want to fly as well. There is a Provincial campsite nearby.

Burnt Ridge

Elevation: Launch 6400’ asl LZ 4700’ asl
Direction of Launch: W
Site Suitable for: HG & PG
Location: Elkford BC
Type of Site: Mtn
Type of Flying: Ridge/Thermal
XC Potential: Good 50 km

Primary Local Contacts
HGer: John Howard 250-865-7632
HGer: Tom Amundson Tel. 250-423-7524
HGer: Pete Needham Tel. 250-865 2423
HGer: Bob Bannatyne Tel. 250-427-7161
PGer: Bruno Marti Tel. 250-427 5204
HGer: Ian Thomson Tel. 250-359 7312

Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 0 - 2 Summer 3 Fall 3 Winter 0

Description of Launch:
Good slope off side of road. An old converyor belt is the ground cover. Get a good run (6400’ ASL). Do not launch in left hand cross wind!

Description of LZ:
Huge, slightly rolly, clear and easy “around corner” from launch. Cobblestone on North side.

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements: Rugged 2-WD / 4-WD: Best
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Nov., Int. or Adv.
Mild Conditions: Nov. Moderate Conditions: Int. Strong Conditions: Adv.
Skill Level Verification Requirements: HPAC Rating: Nov., Int.
Site Regulation: Informal / HPAC Insurance

Other Information:
Flights up over the contintental divide into Alberta have occured several times. 100 mile + flights are set up geographically. Dirty setup area due to coal at surface. Set-up area for only 6 - 8 gliders. The site may possibly be mined in 97 / 98.
Airway Vector 112 Class E controlled airspace from 2200’ AGL to 12,500’. Class B from 12500’ to 18,000’ ASL.

Additional Information
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz Ambulance: 1-800-461-9911
FSS Cranbrook 250-426-3814 or 250-426-5641 Fax: 250-426-6312

Launch Directions:
Drive north from Sparwood. 9.5 Km east of Elkford after crossing the Fording River, take the right (South) fork and then the left fork across the rail road tracks. 600 meters past the rail road tracks, take the firht fork up to launch. Launch is just west of the Continental divide.

Landing Directions:
9.5 Km east of Elkford after crossing the Fording River, drive past the right (South) fork across the rail road tracks up to launch. The LZ is the large field (on the NW side of the road) which begins where the road turns north to Fording Coal Ltd (16 Km north of the LZ). The bailout LZ, directly below launch slopes down along its length.

Elko

Elevation: Launch 3900’ asl LZ 3000’ asl
Direction of Launch: W - SW
Site Suitable for: HG & PG
Location: 3.5 Miles North of the town of Elko on Hwy 3
Type of Site: Mtn
Type of Flying: Ridge/Thermal
XC Potential: Good /20 miles

Primary Local Contacts
HGer: John Howard 250-865-7632
HGer: Tom Amundson Tel. 250-423-7524
HGer: Pete Needham Tel. 250-865 2423
HGer: Bob Bannatyne Tel. 250-427-7161
PGer: Bruno Marti Tel. 250-427 5204
HGer: Ian Thomson Tel. 250-359 7312

Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 3 Summer 0 crops Fall 3 Winter 0

Description of Launch:
Ramp. Good place to learn cliff launches. Setup room for 10 gliders.

Description of LZ:
Huge field which is mainly flat. No obstructions. 2-1 glide to LZ. Watch our for heavy duty power lines.

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements: Rugged 2-WD Maybe 4-WD Best
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Nov., Int. or Adv.
Mild Conditions Nov. Moderate Conditions Int. Strong Conditions Adv.
Skill Level Verification Requirements: HPAC Rating/Log Book
Site Regulation: HPAC Insurance

Other Information:
Class G Uncontrolled Airspace north to Jaffray and NE to Fernie.
This breathtaking site is on the west side of the Rocky Mtns (a 4 - 9000 ft range that runs north to Golden and South to the USA.) The Good XC potential for distance and out and returns down a 100 mile valley with Rocky Mountain peaks climbing to 10,000’. LZ is closed May June and July due to growing crops. Expect to see a large variety of wildlife - Moose, Elk, deer, bear and so forth. Site usually snowed in until end of June. Ask for John Howard at the Elkford Garage.

Additional Information
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz Ambulance: 1-800-461-9911
FSS Cranbrook 250-426-3814 or 250-426-5641 Fax: 250-426-6312

Launch Directions:
Heading west from Elko on the road to Cranbrook take the first right hand (north) turn after the bottom of the hill past a cattle guard.A very good launch and a good place to learn cliff launches. The only problem here is that there is only enough setup for 10 gliders.

Landing Directions:
The LZ is off the road to launch. Take the left hand turn just befor the power lines. The field is only a 2 - 1 glide and is huge. There is no flying at this site from May to June: the farmer closes the field because of growing crops. Check before you fly to make sure that it is open. This site is on a mountain range that stretches from Golden to the USA Border.