Elk Mountain – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Elk Mountain se nachází v Kanada ve výšce 1414 m n. m. Hlavní orientace startu je JV, J, JZ; vhodný vítr je 0–8 m/s (max. poryv 11 m/s). Obtížnost: pokročilý.
Parametry startu
- Země
- Kanada
- Nadmořská výška
- 1414 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- JV, J, JZ
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
Alpine meadow launch facing SE-SW at 1440 m asl. Excellent angle for beginners to expert pilots. This site has been hiked and flow for twenty-five years. It offers excellent flying twelve months of the year. Often snow covered but still launchable between November and April. Elk is often tagged on XC flight beginning from drive to sites around the Fraser Valley. Alpine weather should be thoroughly checked before commencing challenging hike. Winds can get very strong
Přístup a přistání
Highway 1 Exit 123 (Prest Road) south 4km to Bailey Rd., turn left and go 1km to the bottom of the hill turning right and uphill on Elk View Rd. Stay on this road for 8km. The pavement will end and the road will continue for 2km as the Chilliwack Bench Forest Service Rd. The gravel pit/parking lot is on the left, with the trailhead to its right. Hike take from 1-2 hours depending on snow level, fitness and vehicle capability.
Odkazy
Startovačky v okolí
Údaje jsou orientační (zdroje: XContest, paraglidingearth.com, paragliding-mapa.cz). Před letem vždy ověř aktuální podmínky, vzdušný prostor a souhlas správce startovačky. Více na živé mapě.