Slope Site Near Mohave Valley, AZ
Posted by Tom Chant on Jul 17, 2005, 21:20
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I live just south of Laughlin, Nevada in the fast growing area called
Mohave Valley, AZ. we are about 115 miles southeast of Las Vegas, NV.
Since moving here in 2002 I have found many slope sites as the wind
only blows twice a year in this area, 6 months from the north and 6
months from the south.
This spring I was at an inter-club fun fly at Kingman, AZ. We stopped
flying the gassers for lunch and the Kingman group fed us burgers and
hot dogs with all the trimmings and comforts of home. While sitting at
lunch I happened to try to explain the fun of slope flying to some of
my gasser buddies. They were somewhat interested and one of the wives
spoke up and said that she had just the spot for that kind of thing!!!
Well, I listened and she gave very precise directions to a Department
of the Interior US Forest campground that had recently had a fine road
built to give better public access.
I found the location that afternoon and it is spectacular!! to say the
least, the hill is at 6700 ft. above sea level so it gives a cool spot
for summer flying.
Stop it! How do you get there! Well first you have to dream, then you have to pray, and then be willing.
Take Hwy 93 north from Golden Valley of Kingman toward the Hoover Dam
and Vegas, go past the turnoff to the town of Chloride about 1.5 miles
to Big Wash Road, turn right 11 miles to Windy Point Recreation Area,
the road continues onto Cherum peak. The road near the Windy Point has
been great with the southwest wind of spring and summer and the
campground is great with a north wind.
I am always available to fly. If you are in Vegas or on the river at
Laughlin give me, Tom Chant, a call and put this location on the site
locator.
Home 928-788-0335
Cell 928-542-5167
If you are in Vegas and are headed here take Boulder Hwy to Hoover Dam,
cross the dam go about 70 miles to Big Wash Rd. turn left go 11 miles
on the dirt road, the dirt road is well maintained and any two wheel
drive car can make it without any problems.
One thing I missed is the campground has restrooms fire rings picnic
tables area for tent camping and RV s have fun and call me if you come
up.
I remember this story that the guy that sold me my home, he said that I
was going to have all my toys and no one to play with, well I am having
too much fun to worry about you guys but come, hang out, have fun and
fly a great site in northwest AZ.
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