Columbia Valley (Mount 7) (Canada)

Region · Paragliding XC · flights ≥100 pts · 2015–2025

⚠ All locations come from where flight tracks uploaded to XContest start, not from surveyed launch sites, so they are approximate. Contact local pilots or clubs before visiting; unannounced visits can jeopardize site access. Airspace restrictions and local rules apply. Data provided as-is, without warranty of any kind.

Sites

Name	Flights
Mount 7	425
Coopers	82
Swansea	45
MacKenzie	21

Neighbouring regions (≤ 300 km)

Name	Distance	Flights/yr
Kootenays (Elko)	206.9 km SE	1.6

Statistics

573flights ≥100 pts

52.1flights per year

171.8average points

308.8maximum points

128.3 kmaverage distance

298.4 kmmaximum distance

5.6XC days per year

169pilots

11active years

growingtrend

Julmain season

18 %foreign pilots

30 %weekend flights

XC days per year: days with at least 3 qualifying flights. Average and maximum points: the best average and the best flight among its sites.

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Top flights

Date	Distance (km)	Points	Route	Class	XContest
2023-05-15	220.6	308.8	Flat triangle	D	↗
2022-06-25	217.5	304.4	Flat triangle	C	↗
2024-07-17	215.9	302.2	Flat triangle	D	↗
2015-07-31	298.4	298.4	Open distance	CCC	↗
2023-05-12	201.3	281.9	Flat triangle	D	↗

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