North America · Alberta, CAN

Crowsnest Mountain

Thermal

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About

Crowsnest Mountain is a 4.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October

Launch Points (1)

Launch

Alt: 2,704 m / 8,870 ftHdg: 132° SESurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

 Launch

Landing Zones (2)

Bailout LZ

Alt: 1,673 m / 5,488 ftHdg: 137° SE

Open field near road, but has a slope you must be wary off!

Far LZ

Alt: 1,468 m / 4,816 ftHdg: 6° N

open mountain field near a road

Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 131.6 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.

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Location

Latitude
49.704011
Longitude
-114.572524
Altitude
2,704 m / 8,870 ft

Conditions

Best Wind Dir
SE (132°)
Best Wind Speed
10–20 kt

Chase the Wind

Real-time METAR data helps you find a good conditions window and set your MSFS world clock to match.

Nearby stations are not currently reporting to the aviation weather network.