Thinking About Salida

[Dan Marotta]

Yes, it's only January but we gotta dream...

Miguel and I are planning to go to Salida, CO
(http://www.airnav.com/airport/KANK) again and have already made motel
reservations. Our planned flying dates are June 21-27 and possibly 28
to fly home, weather permitting. I've sent an email to Steve Bush
(Salida tow pilot) to confirm the dates. We had a good camp least June
with visitors from as far away as, IIRC, Oregon and Michigan.

If you haven't flown Salida before, be advised that you will need oxygen
but it will be available on the field. The mountain scenery is
spectacular and, depending on the direction you fly, there are plenty of
places to land out. We had high winds last year which provided some fun
wave flying in the vicinity of Leadville. There is ample paved ramp
space to tie your glider down and off pavement parking for trailers.

Besides terrific flying conditions, the Salida area also has hiking,
fishing, bicycling, white water rafting, shopping, great food... You
name it.

No registration required though it would be nice to know who'll be coming.
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Dan Marotta

[Dan Marotta]

I have just confirmed that the tow plane and pilot will be available for
our planned dates.


On 1/17/2015 9:28 AM, Dan Marotta wrote:
> Yes, it's only January but we gotta dream...
>
> Miguel and I are planning to go to Salida, CO
> (http://www.airnav.com/airport/KANK) again and have already made motel
> reservations. Our planned flying dates are June 21-27 and possibly 28
> to fly home, weather permitting. I've sent an email to Steve Bush
> (Salida tow pilot) to confirm the dates. We had a good camp least
> June with visitors from as far away as, IIRC, Oregon and Michigan.
>
> If you haven't flown Salida before, be advised that you will need
> oxygen but it will be available on the field. The mountain scenery is
> spectacular and, depending on the direction you fly, there are plenty
> of places to land out. We had high winds last year which provided
> some fun wave flying in the vicinity of Leadville. There is ample
> paved ramp space to tie your glider down and off pavement parking for
> trailers.
>
> Besides terrific flying conditions, the Salida area also has hiking,
> fishing, bicycling, white water rafting, shopping, great food... You
> name it.
>
> No registration required though it would be nice to know who'll be coming.
> --
> Dan Marotta

--
Dan Marotta

[Mark Palmer]

Dan,

Alice and I are interested in coming down for a few of those days. We wouldn't be flying but we'd be happy to work as ground crew.

Mark

[Dan Marotta]

Love to see both of you, Mark. Walt and Linda will probably come down
from Buena Vista for a visit, as well.

Dan

On 2/11/2015 8:32 AM, Mark Palmer wrote:
> Dan,
>
> Alice and I are interested in coming down for a few of those days. We wouldn't be flying but we'd be happy to work as ground crew.
>
> Mark

--
Dan Marotta

[Todd]

FYI: FIBArk is Jun 18-21 (Thur-Sun) So town will be very busy and all hotels full. Plan accordingly. http://www.fibark.com/ And on the 18th a few thousand bicyclists will be in town over night (most camping). A busy Salida week

Salida Art Walk 2105 is Jun 26-28. Not as big as FIBArk, but still busier than normal.

[Dan Marotta]

Thanks. We already have our reservations.


On 2/11/2015 11:42 AM, Todd wrote:
> FYI: FIBArk is Jun 18-21 (Thur-Sun) So town will be very busy and all hotels full. Plan accordingly. http://www.fibark.com/ And on the 18th a few thousand bicyclists will be in town over night (most camping). A busy Salida week
>
> Salida Art Walk 2105 is Jun 26-28. Not as big as FIBArk, but still busier than normal.

--
Dan Marotta