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Take-off – White Mountain
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 60.3023, -133.9470
- Altitude
- 1247 m
- Region
- Yukon, CA
Take-off description
There a several along the way. All require a 45 min to hour hike. The better launches are higher and there is a windsock. The view is worth the hike.
Getting there
Head towards Atlin. Turn left at dirt road 1km past boart launch at Little Atlin Lake.
Weather
Watch for overdeveloping and wind changes (don't get caught leeside)
Rules / airspace
None
Comments
Steep hike. Jake's corner has become more popular due to the easier access. Be wary of calving mountain sheep in Spring (Mid May to Mid June). Good cross country potential. With more westerly wind, it's possible to soar the entire ridge.