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2018 Season on Mt7 is Good to Go!
Despite the huge amount of snow this past winter, the Lookout Launch on Mt. 7 was completely vehicle accessible on May 20th this year. Just a week prior, the road was blocked with snow at the 11km mark. Having gone up the mountain on the evening of May 20th with the intent to fly out of the 9k launch, I was surprised to find that the road was in excellent shape right to the Lookout.
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2017 Flying Season is Done
That’s a wrap on the 2017 hang gliding and paragliding season in Golden BC.
Shuttle to Mt7 Launch
Flyers can take advantage of the “Mount 7 Up Truck” service for getting up to the Mt7 launch (The Lookout) or use the service as a way to retrieve your vehicle at the end of the day.
This Way to Epic Flights. 2017 Season Is On!
Mt.7 Lookout launch has been accessible by vehicle for about a week now. The 2017 hang gliding and paragliding season in Golden, BC is officially open.
Let’s Go Flying!
New Season, Great New Gear Videos…
Well it’s the time of year when the end of winter is just over the horizon. Thoughts start turning to acquiring “the latest, greatest and coolest” gear for 2017. Simultaneously, enticing equipment ads start showing up – now usually in the form of beautifully made YouTube or Vimeo videos.
Getting ready for the 2017 flying season in Golden.
The 2017 hang gliding and paragliding season in Golden BC will soon be upon us. Time to get signed up for the event of the season – The annual Willi-XC Challenge…
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90 Seconds of Year-Round Things To Do in Golden
In 90 seconds you can get a quick overview of why Golden is a great adventure tourism destination. When you’re not flying off Mount 7, check out other activities in this great little video:
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2016 Season
Peter Bowle-Evans Drive (the access road to The Lookout on Mount 7) is open. The launch is accessible by vehicle and flying can commence as soon as the “Maysoons” subside. So far the May 21st long weekend has been it’s usual cold, damp and cloudy self.
Sign up for the 2016 Willi XC Event
In 2016 The Willi-XC will be bigger and better! We will be celebrating the 20th Willi, the 25th year of paragliding competitions in Golden, and 40+ years of hang gliding in the Columbia Valley. All pilots who have flown Golden, past and present, are invited to join us for a Retro Night, Saturday, July 30 – a band, dancing, old friends and likely some stories! Wear an old t-shirt or flight suit, and enjoy a reunion with old pilots and new. You don’t need to participate in the Willi to attend.
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the actual flying competition…
- Book the Dates: July 22 to Aug 1(comp days July 23rd thru 31st).
- Register Now: You can register now at: http://thewillixc.com/event-details/willi-registration/
- Beat the Cap: Due to launch and other restrictions, registration will be limited to 120 pilots. As of today, almost 50 of your flying friends are already registered.
Head on over to The Willi XC Challenge website for complete details:
http://thewillixc.com/