Paragliding Snowbird Ski Resort, UT

This high-altitude launch site, situated at 3341 meters with an approximate height difference of 850 meters, is rarely used and considered difficult. It offers excellent cross-country potential, but flying here requires permission. Contact local pilots or Cuasa for authorization: [Cuasa](http://www.cuasa.com). This site is known for its challenging conditions and is suitable only for advanced pilots (P4). It has a history of remarkable flights, including the North American record and Utah's second-longest flight of 154.1 miles by Bill Belcourt in 2001. Climbs can reach up to 18,000 feet on optimal days. Located at a ski resort 20 minutes southeast of Salt Lake City, access is via a gondola. The takeoff is just off the gondola on a small ridge, which can create tricky wind conditions. The landing is also challenging, with a side hill approach between trees and a stony surface. Overshooting the landing can be dangerous due to a chairlift at the end. An alternative landing spot is the parking lot at coordinates N40.5839/W111.653. There are no other landing possibilities in Little Cottonwood Canyon except at the entrance. Flying here without permission can jeopardize access to this site. For more detailed information, refer to the [Utah Paragliding and Hang Gliding Handbook](http://www.cuasa.com/Handbook.htm) by Stacy Whitmore.