Location
and Region:
Fraser Valley, South Western British Columbia Canada,
just north of the US border east of Abbotsford.
Launch:
Take Columbia Valley Highway to Cultus Lake, turn
right at Parmenter Road and then right turn onto Vedder
Mt Forest Service Road. Take the right hand fork to
go up the front (North) side of the Mtn. When you
reach the top and the road starts to head south take
the rough dirt road to the left. Half way up take
the right fork and continue straight to the take-off.
Landing:
Yarrow Sports Park which is off Sand Road.
Flying Season:
Spring to fall, inflow days with upper winds from
NW
Type of Site:
Mountain Thermal soaring suitable for HG and PG
Cross-Country:
Somewhat under utilized site, part of a long ridge
(10 km or 6 miles) that in theory should be good.
Description of Launch:
NW facing launch at 2700' (820 m) ASL. Launch cut
beside the road with trees on either side. The launch
is difficult for paragliders due to a raised berm
just before the slope steepens. Winds tend to cross
from the left. The slope below launch turns into a
cliff. Good high flight site for HG.
Description of LZ:
100' (30 m) ASL at Yarrow Sports Park. There is a
chain across the road sometimes when the field is
not in use. LZ consists of a soccer field, with goal
posts, bleachers and a building. Winds tend to pick
up during peak hours of the day (12 - 5 PM) Do not
land in cultivated fields surrounding LZ.
Transportation:
4 wheel drive on last section of road to launch due
to washouts
Site Regulation:
Informal, HPAC Insurance required.
Local Contacts:
Please contact a WCSC
director for the latest information.
Other Information:
CYA 128 (A) (H) to 5500' ASL
Good site for supervised Novice pilots and also offers
good soaring in Spring. Mtn. is 6 miles long so good
for out & returns. Have had problems with landing
fields in the past. Do not land in cropped fields,
even if they are cut.
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft), 173.640 Mhz
Local: 146.460 Mhz or 146.550 MHz
Emergency: 911
Flight Services Abbotsford 250-855-1010 Fax: 250-855-1181
Last
Updated: 26 June 2004
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