DESCRIPTION
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: Just south of the town of Golden
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of Flying: Thermal
Cross Country Potential: Excellent, flights can be made North/South along the Columbia River valley.
Areas NOT to land: check mt7.ca for updates.
For Google Earth users: All waypoints related to Golden (launches, LZ's, places not to land):
http://www.flygolden.ca/google_earth_image.htm
Three Class E Controlled Airspace Airways near Spillimacheen, Radium and Canal Flats have variable bases.
Excellent XC site on an 8000'+ Range. Paved road retrieval. Nice valley with many other attractions. Strong thermal site in mid-day. SIV recommended and throw reserve if low! Carry long rope to get off tree. Mobile phone/radios (GMRS are good now) are recommended.
Trees are tall in the west! Think ahead and carry a rope long enough - at least 30 m (100') - to come down a tree yourself. A rescue crew may take a while to arrive even if they are alerted. One solution: http://stucaruk.mystarband.net/TowMeUp%20Website/Tree%20Self%20Rescue%20Kit.html
Emergencies:
Phone 911 and ask for the Golden RCMP (also at 250-344-2221) - it is manned 24 hours a day - they will coordinate all search & rescue (SAR) operations.
Ambulance service: 250-344-6226.
Websites:
Mt 7: http://mt7.ca/
fb: https://www.facebook.com/mt7air/
Fly Golden: http://www.flygolden.ca
BCHPA: http://www.bchpa.org/sites/columbia.htm
Access
Vehicle / Transportation Requirements: 2WD OK, 4WD better.
See bilingual website: http://mt7.ca/
Rules
HPAC member prefered for the official landing. Temporary membership available for non-canadian residents (can be done online). Sign waiver to use the landing zone http://goldenadventurepark.com/