Take-off – Uttul
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 36.3182, 72.1626
- Altitude
- 3800 m
- Region
- K.P., PK
Take-off description
Undeveloped but big and easy. Nearest town is Booni. Jeep from Booni costs around 1500 rupees and take 1hr 45min. Road is in good condition and leads to 2nd highest canal project in the world, was blocked by snow at 3600m in late May 2007. Open in June leads to top of ridge at 3850 meters. Facing South/SE. Morning site. Top landing possible all along ridge.
Getting there
From Chitral a 2 hr drive North to Booni where it is possible to stay, this is still 2 hrs south of Mastuj. From Booni it is possible to see the road leading up to launch on the opposite side of the valley.
Weather
Yes, very large mountains create strong conditions.
Rules / airspace
No airports in the area
Comments
This is the most amazing site in the world! (in my opinion). Unbelievable potential for XC has not been explored.