DESCRIPTION

Class 'E' Airspace above 700' AGL following land contour. Best gains in one thermal: 9000'. This is the most consistent site in the area. Predictably soarable site and 7,000 altitude gains off launch are common. The area is surrounded by old gold mines which can be seen from the air. Every season there are a number of XCs to Salmo and beyond (S-SE), and to Nelson (N) though the Nelson route is extremely committed with out-landings in logging cuts only, and walk outs of many hours on locked logging roads.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hanggliding
- soaring
- thermals
- xc

access

Ymir is on the road from Salmo to Nelson. East of the Ymir Pub, turn left (Nth) just past the village campground. Immediately across the bridge turn right on Oscar Bear Rd. At 2.7 Km turn left. The road in is another 2 km. Half way in take the right fork. From there on it is serious, dangerous 4WD. This is not a joke. It is best to go up with a local the first time to learn the danger spots. The PGer launch is on a tarp above the HG launch and is usually very easy to launch from. The HG ramp is incredibly easy to launch from even in a moderate cross wind.