Baldy Launch Elevation: 3,225 MSL at summit GPS Cooridinates: 46º47'53.77"N 120º25'47.76"W
Baldy Landing Zone Elevation: 1,250 MSL at river GPS Coordinates: 46º48'55.03"N 120º27'5.91"W
Membership Requirements: The Butte is a privately-owned site.
Hazards:
· Dust devils can occur on this site so hook-ins should only occur when ready to launch
· Thunderstorms can build quickly in this region so be prepared if flying XC by getting a current weather forecast before flying
· Baldy “bullets” occur during high pressure days. These are strong turbulent thermals that release from the ground so fly actively at all times
Baldy Butte is the highest point along the Umtanum Ridge.
Flying north towards Baldy's LZ with the Yakima river in the background photo by Mike Bomstad
Updated July 13th 2022
The Butte is a privately owned site previously available to members of NWPC through a site use agreement. The agreement has expired and we do not have permission to fly this site.