Take-off – MacKenzie
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 50.9652, -118.1030
- Altitude
- 2185 m
- Region
- British Columbia, CA
Take-off description
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.
Getting there
Powder Springs Ski Hill road is gated in the summer. The key can be arranged through one of the contacts. Vehicle Requirements: 4X4 with good ground clearance.
Comments
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. Websites: Zopilotes: http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/6895/zopilotes.html BCHPA: http://www.bchpa.org/sites/columbia.htm