Glider soaring over the rugged peaks of the coast Mountain Range at Pemberton. A thrill a minute.
Imagine yourself seated in the cockpit of this glider as your experienced pilot guides you to within mere feet of the ruggedly spectacular mountains of the coast range. See the ski slopes of Whistler, the fertile Pemberton Valley and the emerald green glacial lakes dotting the landscape.
Ride the thermals like the Bald Eagles do as you soar over the majestic mountains and valleys unfolding before your eyes. No engine noise to disturb your thoughts, only the stillness of the scene keeps you in the reality of the moment.
Unmatched experience
Glider soaring guests who have taken flights from the Pemberton airport describe their experiences as, thrilling, unbelievable, amazing and the adventure of a lifetime. And all of this from one of the most beautiful valleys in the world.
Pemberton Valley lies just a twenty minute drive north of Whistler, British Columbia, one of the most famous ski resorts in the entire world. You may choose to stay in one of the beautiful accommodations on the Whistler/Blackcomb mountains or you may opt for a quiet B & B on a ranch in the pristine Pemberton valley.
Perfect weather
Pemberton lies 1,600 lower in altitude than whistler and enjoys almost perfect weather for gliding as it is surrounded almost entirely by majestic mountain peaks. The beauty of the place is stunning to the eye.
Located at the foot of 8,600 foot Mount Currie you may choose your flight from a variety of durations.
Flights are made in one of two tandem 2 seat metal gliders. Your Certified Transport Canada pilot will sit behind you as you get to sit in front for a “ringside seat” for a thrill you’ll never forget.
Each flight is customized to each guest. You can take the relaxing route, or the more exhilarating aerobatic flight suitable for the thrill seeker. Either one will have you wanting to come back for more.
While in Pemberton you should look into golfing at one of the two courses awaiting you in the valley. The championship courses are a compliment to the three courses in Whistler designed by such notables as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. You would need to travel the world many times over before you would find a better collection of championship golf courses laid out in this magnificent area.
Your glider flight will take you over huge glaciers and majestic mountains so close you can almost reach out and touch them. Matier glacier atop Joffre mountain is the water supply for the deep, sapphire blue Duffy Lake. Down below your glider you may see hikers making their way to the mountain peaks, snowmobilers cruising the vast snowfields or happy people trail riding along the Lillooet or Green rivers.
As you glide to a smooth landing you will be taking home a memory to last a lifetime.
Joe and Irma have built a wonderful fact filled site http://www.whistler-outdoors.com with well over 100 pages of information a visitor really must know prior to visiting.
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