FLYSITES

- Shigar

DESCRIPTION

Take off is approx 1.5 to 2 hours walk. Start at the quarry area 1km N of Shigar on the Askole road. Start climbing the steep loose slopes above the quarry and immediately turn S to contour the slope and follow a path leadng S and up. You can also go up the steep path directly (the way through the cliffs is easier than it looks) and then walk S on easier ground on the plateau above but this takes longer (maybe 2.5 hours) A good take off facing S with some cleared ground (removed small herb plants) can be reached after about 1.5 to 2 hours. Take off there or on the talus slope above. The valley breeze was found to be from the NW on one occaission which was not expected but worked ok for this take off. Even though it faces S it didn't start working until 12pm. It might be possible to find another take off site round on the SE face which works earlier

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- powered paragliding
- powered paragliding
- powered paragliding