Thompson's lookout
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About This Spot
Elevation: 7100'asl
Takeoff altitude: 2026m
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Access Notes
Launch Directions: Drive out of Creston heading towards Cranbrook on the #3 and turn right 1.6 km past the last gas station (Race Trac Gas) at Mountain Park campground on to Canyon Lister Rd. Follow this road about 1.1km from Mountian Park Campground and turn left onto Whimster Rd. Drive until it takes a sharp right and continue straight on to the gravel road. At 1.6 Km (from turning onto Whimster Rd) there is a fork in the road, go straight. Follow the main road from there to the top: a 10 km and 40 minute drive. Use the Arrow and Kootenay Lakes Recreation Map available from the Forest District
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Informal Class 'E' Airspace above 2.200' AGL following land contour due to IFR V112. FIC Advanced Weather Briefing and HAGAR Notification: 1-866-WXBRIEF (1-866-992-7433) French service: 1-866-GOMETEO (1-866-466-3836) Radio Frequency: 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz, Local Club: to be determined
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49.08780, -116.37800
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