Nike Site
📍 Alaska , Anchorage Municipality · Nearest city: Eagle River (7 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1158 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
61.25890, -149.52800Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.42 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Pilot comments
Park in the Arctic Valley Ski area and hike to launch. About 45 minutes. Strong N or NW flow makes getting to LZ a challenge.
Nearby sites
Mt. Baldy at the Towers (8) · Mt. Baldy Summit (24) · Harp Mountain (2) · O'malley Peak (1) · Near Point (1) · Indian House Mountain (1)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.