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Take-off – Dawson - King Solomon Dome
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 63.8680, -138.9540
- Altitude
- 1180 m
- Region
- Yukon, CA
Take-off description
Hike up to radio tower. Be sure lift is good or it's a long hike up.
Getting there
It is 32 kilometres (20 mi) southeast of Dawson City. Take the Gold Dredge mining road to get there.
Comments
A safter launch that the North launch at the Dome, but a long drive to get there. Launch does not have an LZ directly below. Requires some faith and a steady breeze unless you don't mind a long hike. Be sure to bring snowshoes in Spring. Shawn Kitchen was first pilot to fly here.