Paragliding SIV Sep1,2: Directions
Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:56 Dion Vuk Looking forward to a great paragliding SIV (Simulation of Flight Incidents) weekend!
Beach is remote, so must bring:
- recently repacked paragliding reserve parachute and harness with back protector
- helmet, life vest, hook knife, gloves, and boots with ankle support
- two FRS radios fully charged & bring chargers (ONLY motorola large AA powered) & zip lock bags, duct tape for possible water landings
- food & water in coolers
- sunscreen & bug dope
- folding chairs
- warm clothes for being on paragliding tow, towels and change of clothes in case of splash down spare
- tripods, video and photo cameras, DSLRs especially welcome
Hook knives, tow bridals and life jackets can also be rented by paraglider pilots for $30/day.
Friday night, August 31, at 20:00 we meet at the house across from the GREENWOOD INN, park at 1370 Greenwood Street, immediately to the right of the Greenwood. Directions from Vancouver:
- Take Hwy 99 North from Vancouver to Pemberton (30km past Whistler)
- At the traffic light, turn left (north) into the Village of Pemberton.
- Follow traffic circle towards the left (west) over railway tracks to 3 way intersection.
- Turn left (south) onto Prospect St
- Go to stop sign, turn right (west) onto Aster St
- Follow to the right at stop sign and go up the hill (north) on Dogwood St
- Shortly after you pass the Log-house B&B turn right (east) onto Greenwood Street and follow to the end of the road into the cul-de-sac.
- Greenwood is the last B&B at 1371 Greenwood Street
- Please park at 1370 Greenwood. It is okay to park on the grass as well.
We will do some simulator work and watch some paragliding SIV videos so that we can focus on towing and doing the maneuvers during the day.
Saturday morning we are meeting at 07:00 at the 12 km beach at LILLOOET LAKE (GOOGLE MAP HERE), it is 45 mins from Pemberton:
- eastbound on Hwy 99 leaving Pemberton towards Mt.Currie for 6-10 kms until Mt. Currie: just past the town, hwy goes sharp left. Continue on another approx. 10 kms further east staying on Hwy 99.
- you cross the river and see the lake.
- watch for small signs on right side of road: Lillooet Lake, Lodge, Lillooet Lk. (In-chuck-ch) Forest Service Rd . (If road starts zig zagging and heading uphill to north, you've gone too far).
- turn right (east) onto gravel road at cluster of signs. Zero your odometer.
- drive 12 kms, there are no signs at beach it is an easy to miss small parking pullout on south side of road.
- park and 5 minute walk down to beach.
Keep in mind cell/radio reception in Pemby is poor, so it is important to make the plans in advance and stick to pre-arranged meeting times: cell 604-603-4459, ham 146.415, FRS 7-11.
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