Aspen is a popular destination for hang gliding and paragliding enthusiasts, offering stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and the town below.
There are several launch sites in the area, depending on the wind direction and skill level of the pilots.
Ruthie’s Ridge Launch: This site is located on Ajax Mountain, near the top of Ruthie’s chairlift.
Aspen Mountain Launch: This site is located on Aspen Mountain, near the top of the Silver Queen gondola.
Snowmass Launch: This site is located on Snowmass Mountain, near the top of Elk Camp chairlift.
There are other launch sites in the area, such as Buttermilk Mountain, Highlands Bowl, and Red Mountain, but they are less frequently used and require special permission from landowners or authorities.
For more information about this site: Click here.
Do you want to fly this site in MSFS 2020?
Please download these files using the links below to add this exciting site to your personal database of hang glider flying sites!
Database Record
If you do not have this site’s coordinates and details loaded into your database, you can download this JSON file and then import that information directly into your application database. This will automatically update your ability to teleport to this site if you have already installed the Widget.
Competition Tasks
None
MSFS 2020 Scenery Package
The MSFS 2020 scenery package download can be installed into your Simulators community folder and will then become an available add-on to your simulator’s environment. This will add a ramp, windsocks and tell tails that will make this site much more immersive.
This is an Add-On modification package designed for the MSFS 2020 Flight Simulator.
You must install this add-on into your community folder for your installed MSFS 2020 installation! That is all there is to it. There is nothing else for you to do!
If you do not know how or cannot access the community folder of your MSFS 2020 installation, then do not download this file and/or call us for help.
Just Read the Instructions.