MacKenzie

British Columbia, Canada

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2012 Canadian Paragliding Nationals Pemberton Pal Launch

2012 Canadian Paragliding Nationals Upper Mackenzie Launch, Pemberton BC Canada.
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2012 Canadian Paragliding Nationals Upper Mackenzie Launch, Pemberton BC Canada

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50.9652, -118.103 : 2185.0 m

Sunrise

5:00 AM

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8:38 PM

Time Zone

Pacific Standard Time (-0700)

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/Y... BCHPA: http://www.bchpa.org/sites...

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. Large, uncropped field directly below south side of the ski area on Catherwood Road. 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. na. na.

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