DESCRIPTION

Elevation: Launch 2800’ asl LZ 1000’ asl Direction of Launch: SW Site Suitable for: PG (HG for the hale & hearty) Location: 20 Minutes N of New Hazelton in Kispiox Valley on PRIVATE PROPERTY Type of Site: Mtn/Hill Type of Flying: Ridge/Thermal XC Potential: Fair HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Nov., Int. or Adv. Mild Conditions: Student Moderate Conditions: Nov Strong Conditions: Int 50 minutes steep hike from truck parking area. May be flown in SW to NW winds. Phenomenal scenery. Mountain flying. Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz Ambulance: 1-800-461-9911 FSS Smithers 250-847-3718 Fax: 250-847-4025

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding

weather

Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest) Spring 3 Summer 4 Fall 2 Winter 0

access

Launch Directions: 19 km W of New Hazelton, turn W off Hwy 16 onto Comeau Mtn Rd. Take 1st left, drive for 50 minutes up steep rough 4WD road. On foot, follow old road up W side of gully, then choose a route up steep rock / moss / heather slope on your right. At top follow ridge for 15 minutes to old flagging tape. (Allow for 50 minutes of hiking) Landing Directions: The LZ is on the S side of Hwy 16 just W of Comeau Rd turnoff, across from Homesteader Cafe. Usually a windsock in friendly farmer’s Field.