Mt Ripinski
📍 Alaska , Haines Borough · Nearest city: Haines (6 km)
28 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1062 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
59.26470, -135.51600Loading 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 | 0.89 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
From South side of South peak. Good for SE, SW, S, E, launches. From West side of North Peak good for W, NW. North side of both peaks for N launch. Alpine heather cover, clean, no rocks.
Rules and notes
VFR Haines Airport
Pilot comments
Airband radio recommended, (122.90). Notify local traffic on launch and altitude around airport. Lots of bald eagles to show you where the lift is!
Nearby sites
AB Mountain (29) · Hogsback Mtn (11) · Mt McGinnis (18) · Black Bear Ridge (22) · Mt. Roberts (0) · Gunsight Mountain (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.