Yes, as it turns out there are several "runs" in Alberta around Canmore and Kananaskis country... most of which are old hike and fly sites used by paragliders.... the thing is that most people don't know about these places since nobody really flies them anymore.

In that movie, the first flight was off of Chinamen's Peak outside of Canmore and the second is off of Mt. Yamnuska, there are at least 5 more mountains that can be flown in that area... all of which are old PG sites that nobody uses anymore.

Speed-Flying Alberta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGgMB_2KKfo

posted on YouTube video from a 2009 trip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r-us5fyNpg

Hey Scott, I am gonna be doing some paragliding in the Okanagan this upcoming week-end and into next week, on my way back I am thinking about stopping at Mt. 7 for a speedflying run. Will contact you via email, or you can get a hold of me at c_ifda(at)yahoo.ca

Hello,

I'm guessing that you mean Kickinghorse Mountain Resort. They have not given any official approvals to fly there although they are 'thinking' about it. They have changed from yes to no several times over their ten years of existence. There is likely also a lot of red tape if you want to launch from their property.

We did a speed riding flight from there this winter but we launched from out-of-bounds. They were not completely opposed to it.

They don't have a designated launch site.

If you are asking about the 'para-glide launch point' on Mt. 7 then there is no problem flying from there. Of course the official stance is that you must a member of the HPAC to use that site and the designated landing area.

But the best flights are from the peak of Mt. 7 where we were early this morning. The cliff faces and valleys down from there are pretty amazing. You are welcome to join us anytime. It's a bit of a hike though. We have other locations that we plan to explore soon but they also involve some hiking. Although we did fly the paragliders up a time or two with the speed wings on our backs, landed on the peak, then flew the speed wings down.

I'm sorry that I cannot find how to send a PM. Please send me an email to the previously mentioned address above.

Scott

Scott;
What is the mountains position on people speed-flying at the resort. Is there any issue launching from the para-glide launch point? I was there a few years ago, and there was a bit of an issue with management (even though they let us go at the end of the day). pm me if you get the chance as I am relocating to the Great White North, looking for Bob and Doug <img src="http://forum.speed-flying.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" />
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Hey Guys if you're coming out west, send me an email (through youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICIPk3x96oM

Hey,

No I haven't been to Kananaskis to fly. We stay pretty close to Mt. 7 most of the time. If you are coming to Golden send me an email.
adventures (at) heliparagliding.com
We are usually going early in the am before work.

Scott

Scott, have you been out to Kananaskis coutry yet? I've heard of a few people speedflying out there as well. Send me a message next time you plan on heading out and I will join you.

Hello,

We have been doing plenty of speed flying runs from the top of Mt. 7. There are two steep, rocky canyons down the west face. Plus a lot of speedriding at Revelstoke Mountain Resort this past winter. One run at KHMR too.

I've heard about a few flights being done at Whistler.

Where are you located?

Scott

Hi, Just starting on ground launching - have a Safire 2 119ft...anyone around tried Whistler? Thanks
GB

Submitted by ram_air_man on February 12, 2009 - 4:42am.

where did you go?? valemont?? I've found videos on youtube of guys speedflying at golden off of mount seven. myself, I haven't had the time to organize a trip yet, planning on trying mcbride peak in the summer.

Canada.
Submitted by mjkoziel on January 26, 2009 - 5:09pm.

Hey guys, speedflying/groundlaunching in BC/Alta is everywhere.
Just got home from a 2000ft alpine first descent!

Matt

Submitted by ram_air_man on January 13, 2009 - 8:07am.

hey, I'm from Edmonton, used to skydive at Eden North, now I just paramotor around town and paraglide at the local ridge. I recently purchased a Bobcat Eye-wink

We don't have the mountains for speedflying but we do have lots of ridges and coulees, once the deep freeze lifts I will try some ridge soaring with the bobcat.

I always thought that a guy could get away with some speedflying in the Willmore Wilderness park, just hike and fly in the summer time.

I've also heard of some guys using ski hills for practice. Maybe we should see where the skydivers do some ground launching???

Submitted by KennC on January 27, 2008 - 5:42pm.

Hi John, I'm from Alberta and recently got the bug for this as well. I skydive close to Calgary and met one fellow from BC who does bit of speedflying out there, he was showing me some of his videos, other than him I don't of anyone doing this here?? We don't have the terrain like they do elsewhere but there are some decent enough hills close by to get some short runs in.

That's why I was glad to find this website.

Submitted by jwpierce on November 7, 2007 - 7:52pm.

Hey all, I'm looking to get into this and was wondering if anyone is in Canada and where. Also, are there any respected training facilities in the great white north?

Thanks,

John