I scouted out this launch during a hike back in December. It's a 1:15-1:30hr hike from the top of the Sea to Sky gondola along the Al's Habrich Ridge trail. Facing SW-ish. Very nice launch, but you may have to fly through a bit of a "gate" between two tree tops right after take-off. It's pretty wide though, not a problem, but good launching skills are required. Several landing options at the base or in town.
It was only a sled ride on an overcast day but much fun to fly a new mountain. I flew a 23m Ozone Ultralite (original) which has a crappy glide ratio and made it well above the 3rd peak of Chief, then buzzed peaks 3, 2 and 1 and headed for the soccer fields in town behind McDonalds and got there with tons of height to spare. The wind was light southerly inflow.
If you decide to give it a try, beware of the Squamish winds. The flight path takes you over the venturi between the Chief and the main ridge. I personally wouldn't fly this in anything but light or no wind conditions.
Only a few photos taken from afar with plenty of zoom.
Jan 30 Sea to Sky
Jan 30 Sea to Sky
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