DESCRIPTION

Site Protocol: The launches are on a ranch that tolerates paragliding and care must be taken with fences and private property owners that are adjacent. The LZ is in a public park, so be aware of other park users. Be cool; don't spook cows, be low key and fly safely. Lock the gate behind you and be aware gnarly bicycles may appear at any time flying down the hill.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hike
- soaring
- thermals

weather

Wind comes up like a freight train. If in doubt, better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than the opposite. Winds are often very different above 1500 feet. Watch landing area closely when coming down.

access

From Hood River, cross the Hood River Bridge and head East on Hwy 14. Go to LZ first and check out the wind. From LZ AKA (The Marina), exit right onto Hwy. 14 and go about 3.5 miles to a left on Courtney Rd. Follow steep road up to gravel and continue taking right turns following signs to Ya'at'e'eh. After about 2.5 miles, the road will narrow. Look for a right 'Y' on H500 road. Road becomes gravel and dirt. Soon you pass through trees to a clearing in sloping meadows. Park on side of road across from the Log Home, before the road climbs back into scrub oak stand