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17.01.2006
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| Hier kann man nochmal gut Thermik abgreifen. |
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Anvil Point, 2400 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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800
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| Ort: | Rifle
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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In order to arrive at this mountain, one will have very little fun without four wheel drive. Above a south east cliff waits which can be started by winds from NE to S – like always in the mountains, the mountains themselves can quickly change it.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Aspen, 4000 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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1600
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| Ort: | Aspen
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Keine Angabe
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One of the best known ski zones of the world naturally also attracts gliders. The surrounding four cable transmitters offer attractive start places.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Badger, 3000 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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266
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| Ort: | Hartsel
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Keine Angabe
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A mountain in the Rockies, which is less expensive for learning. For old chooks, there are also a few things with XC-potential, however with restricted landing possibilities.
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17.01.2006
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| Landung am Copper Mountain. |
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Copper Mountain, 3200 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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750
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| Ort: | Summit County
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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You can fly all year round at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Where in summer you can drive, you can also take the ski lifts in winter.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Dakota Ridge, 1800 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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200
Meter
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| Ort: | Boulder
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Momentarily only the Coyote, that live in the area in large numbers, howl here: Dakota Ridge is closed. When one can fly again, you will find the cliff in the vicinity of the parking lot Broadway 28thStreet – where it is another 45 minute walk away.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Dinosaur, 2400 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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600
Meter
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| Ort: | Dinosaur
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
mittel
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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One of the best XC-zones in Colorado, that is flown above all by Hang Gliders. Numerous competitions have already been competed in Dinosaur, the winner had 100miles goal.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Grand Mesa, 4000 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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1000
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| Ort: | Grand Junction / Palisades
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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For starting, there is either a some what difficult 50m cliff, alternatively is the field with towline that is often worked.
39 01 525 N
108 13 413 W
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Kenosha Pass, 3000 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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270
Meter
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| Ort: | Grant
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Approx 60 Miles south west from Denver, this southern hang is only reachable with all wheen drive. You will find the large landing area on the southern Highway.
39 24 234 N 105 46 494 W
39 24 879 N 105 46 356 W
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Lookout Mountain, 1950 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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270
Meter
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| Ort: | Golden
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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The Mt. Zion is possibly the most flown site in Colorado, however also the sensible. It holds you correspondingly at the specification.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Mt. Princeton, 3600 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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1140
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| Ort: | Buena Vista
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
mittel
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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Also at the Mt.Princeton you will above all Hang Gliders,as it can glady become very stormy. Therefore this site offers spectacular flight in the Rocky Mountains.
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17.01.2006
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| So kommt ihr hin. |
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
North Boulder, 1800 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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180
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| Ort: | Boulder
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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You can begin the thermic hunt from three launch sites. North Boulder is not difficult and can be flown all year round.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Reeder Mesa, 1900 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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200
Meter
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| Ort: | Grand Junction/ Palisades
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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An outstanding Ridge Soaring zone with two launch sites. The access route is over private land, therefore please contact beforehand, the Vail Valley Soaring club, point of contact Xavier.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Swift Launch, 1750 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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150
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| Ort: | Boulder
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Keine Angabe
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Also the „Beech Aircraft Launch“ named cliff is ideal for Soaring- and Thermic flights. To be sure also here also check the typical Boulder restriction: passing closed. If it changes, park in the Old Stage Road, then 15 min by foot.
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08.05.2006
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Telluride, 3660 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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1050
Meter
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| Ort: | Telluride
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
mittel
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| Landeplatz: |
mittel
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This high mountain cliff is by rule flown from June to October. Yet also in the winter, rugged up enthusiasts have unanimously ski elevator access.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Villa Grove, 3180 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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580
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| Ort: | Villa Grove
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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Has anyone ever seen such a landing zone? Over dozens miles the San Luis Valley stretches until after New Mexico then makes coming down like a childrens game.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Williams Peak, 3060 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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0
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660
Meter
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| Ort: | Heeney, Summit County
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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The multilateral Williams Peak is pleasant for pilots and is therefore very popular. There are three starts and a lovely outlook in the flight to Mt. Reservoir Lake.
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Nordamerika » USA » Colorado
Wonderland Lake, 1800 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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50
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200
Meter
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| Ort: | Boulder
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
sehr leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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Wonderland Lake offers not only outstanding Ridge Soaring potential, but above all its one of the few open zones around Boulder.
40 03 306 N 105 17 447 W
41 03 377 N 105 17 991 W
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