Take-off – Haines Junction Paint Mountain
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 60.8258, -137.5100
- Altitude
- 1065 m
- Region
- Yukon, CA
- Landing
- 4.5 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
The takeoff can be reached either by hiking a rarely used trail with some steep parts or by being dropped by helicopter. There are two launch possibilities. One launch is an overgrown clearing for an old tram line (several concert blocks still remain). The second launch is a natural grass slope on the southwest face. Both launches are difficult and expiatory. The view and area are unique compared to many other Yukon flying sights.
Getting there
Haines Juntion is 150 west of Whitehorse.
Weather
Strong wind gusts from the nearby Kluane Ice fields. Sometimes unpredictable high winds can occur without notice.
Rules / airspace
Call the Airstrip before flying.
Comments
Difficult launch. Long hike. A lot of effort for a flight.