Weather Considerations
- Pilots need to keep a careful watch on weather conditions, both on launch and in the air. Arctic Valley has the final say on allowable weather conditions.
- There must be a minimum of 1 mile of visibility for flying to be open.
- Winds must be below 10mpg for flying to be open.
- Arctic Valley will monitor weather thoughout the day, and may close flyng at any time
Requirements
- This is a privately managed site, and site requirements are set by Arctic Valley.
- Pilots may only fly a wing that they have a minimum of a -2 rating for and must have a PS Special Skill for that wing.
- This site is only appropriate for mini and speed wings.
- FOR THE 2024 SEASON ONLY - Pilots with an M2 rating will be allowed to fly a speedwing
Hazards
This is an active ski area. There will be other users. It is imperative to maintain a minimum of 100ft clearence of other users.
There are a large variety of hazards to be aware of at this sight:
- Chair lift with cables and towers
- T-Bar with cables and towers
- Base and summit stations for T-Bar and lifts
- Lodge building
Maintain a minimum of 100ft of horizontal distance from any structures.
FLYING OVER LIFTS AND T-BAR IS FORBIDDEN
WARNING: The descriptions of typical flying conditions listed in this Site Guide reflect the experience of the authors of the guide. The conditions that you encounter at the site may differ, sometimes substantially, from those described. These descriptions may not be relevant to the possible experience of any other pilot, particularly one who is relatively inexperienced or new to the Site.
