Its set down in a valley, so theres really only one way in you come in. The best sources of detailed, accurate information about virtually all the available airstrips in idaho and utah are the books written by galen hanselman, entitled fly idaho. Fly idaho a guide to adventure in the idaho backcountry. Prepublication orders will receive the backcountry idaho user. The scenery includes realistic textures for runways, aprons and taxiways. Backcountry pilot stol offairport mountain flying web. Forest service recently signed a directive that requires the maintenance of existing backcountry strips. Visit the site for detailed information on numerous public, private, and blm airstrip destinations around the state. Atlanta is a cool little mountain town with a one room school and currently two bars. Each of us is an ambassador to the nonflying public, and to the land managers responsible for the airstrips we enjoy. The widespread distribution of hanselmans books, charts, and articles has increased the safety of flight in idaho, while bringing public awareness to idaho s irreplaceable backcountry airstrips. Backcountry airstrips collaboration between wallowawhitman national forest fire management staff and the local idaho aviation association meant a day of early spring cleaning and fun for the whole. For the first time a comprehensive history of nearly one hundred of the states isolated airstrips has been compiled, detailing the construction and historical events of each.
Clients typically book three days and sometimes request itineraries that. Idaho backcountry landing at chamberlain forest services airstrip, 6000 elevation on 6202014 in a piper cherokee 235. The idaho aviation foundation benefits general aviation in idaho by supporting initiatives and projects designed to maintain, upgrade and develop airstrips, improve access, and promote safety at. And receive a free highly collectible hardcopy of air baja.
Outdoor idaho backcountry pilots season episode 1 pbs. The idaho aviation foundation big creek lodge idaho. Backcountry airstrips pacific northwest region fire. Idaho airstrip webcams protecting idahos backcountry air. The cascademccall area of idaho is a fantastic place to vacation and enjoy the outdoors. Stories from real people who are blending the outdoors with the everyday, the latest information about gear we love, advice to get you into a new activity or take your passion to the next. The largest private airstrip in idaho backcountry pilot. This is landing simonds strip in the idaho backcountry 900 long at 5243 elevation by leigh on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and. These backcountry airstrips provide citizen access to unique areas of the wilderness and serve a vital purpose in emergency operations. An invaluable guide to flying idahos backcountry airstrips.
Montana backcountry airstrips to remain open the federal bureau of land management blm, which manages the 375,000 acres of land in the upper missouri river breaks national. Note this website and map are not intended to replace official sources, navigational information or charts required for safe and legal flight. The book includes a detailed description of each airstrip, along with a. Our idaho backcountry map allows you to explore the targetrich opportunity at our doorstep weve included more than 70 airstrips. The big news is that an all new fabulous third edition has just been released. Favorite western montana backcountry strips backcountry pilot. Note this website and map are not intended to replace official. Galen hanselman lived idaho backcountry aviation flying. Stories from real people who are blending the outdoors with the everyday, the latest information about gear we love, advice to get you into a new activity or take your passion to the next level, and trip reports to help you plan your next adventure. Montana backcountry airstrips to remain open the federal bureau of land management blm, which manages the 375,000 acres of land in the upper missouri river breaks national monument, is moving forward with a proposal to allow landings at six of the 10 backcountry airstrips in the monument. Please click on the link below to open the webcams page. It has become a classic outdoor instructional book and is one of the most well received skiing books ever published.
A guide to techniques, equipment, camping, and safety thewhitewater river book was published in 1982 by pacific search press, a press made famous by their national best. The goal of is to provide pilots with tools for documenting and sharing information about backcountry landing sites. Author chronicles idahos remote airstrips northwest. The book includes a detailed description of each airstrip, along with a general area photograph, a final approach photograph, and list of activities in the area. While this was the groups first trip into big bar on the wallowawhitman national forest, the association did a great job at helping out this backcountry airstrip. The annual appropriations process is underway in congress, and officials with the recreational aviation foundation raf point out that specific language supporting.
A novel is a story of love, murder, and high adventure set in montanas glacier national park. Set in idahos mountain wilderness, this flyin and drivein, offthegrid backcountry resort hotel features a restaurant, yurt, cabin, and activities like biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and historical sites. There are several instructional books available on mountain flying. Twin falls, idaho ap twin falls pilot steve mulberry flipped through an idaho authors thick new book on backcountry aviation, pausing at a 1970 photo from a mountain airstrip.
The idaho backcountry has the most unique mountain and canyon flying found in the lower fortyeight states. Welcome to the fascinating world of the backcountry pilot, the ones who have made a career out of landing on small dirt airstrips. Landing simonds strip in the idaho backcountry 900 long. Air section there are 71 airstrips photographed in color. The idaho aviation foundation built big creek lodge. If you like the site, please support it through donation or by purchasing gear. Johnson creek airstrip, looking north on a perfect sunday morning in late june. Welcome to the colorado backcountry and recreational airstrip database. Twin falls twin falls pilot steve mulberry flipped through an idaho authors thick new book on backcountry aviation, pausing at a 1970 photo from a. It is within denali national park, about 75 miles north of the mountain. Distributed by the university of nebraska press for caxton press idahos backcountry wilderness is renowned for its stark beauty.
Beth blanchard, a recently divorced, burntout former prosecutor from tucson, arizona has quit the law, under extenuating circumstances, and has moved to west glacier, montana to get away from things, relax and write a book. I would argue that galen hanselman has done more for backcountry aviation in idaho than any other single living person. Twin falls twin falls pilot steve mulberry flipped through an idaho authors thick new book on backcountry aviation, pausing at a 1970 photo from a mountain airstrip. Double circle the arizona pilots association apa and. Nov 02, 2012 video is a compilation of numerous video shots we did during this trip. Idaho airstrip webcams protecting idahos backcountry. Idaho offers the quickest possible access to idahos legendary backcountry airstrips. Who galen hanselman, backcountry pilot and author of fly idaho. The first photo of each airstrip shows the overview. A guide to adventure in the idaho backcountry by galen l. Our location on the edge of the idaho backcountry stretches every training dollar.
Idaho aviation and flight planning resources, online store, interactive map, airstrip webcams, and more home member login join iaa donate store view cart working to preserve idaho s irreplaceable backcountry airstrips. Looking for water in the backcountry airstrips of montana and. The nonprofit idaho aviation foundation iaf protects and preserves backcountry, recreational, and small community airstrips. No other aviation book or collection offers as much advice and detail about idahos back country airports.
Oct 22, 2016 backcountry flying backcountry aircraft, equipment, and safety info. Buyers of the book will be able to access updates on the fly idaho website. I couldnt imagine flying to idahos bush strips without it. Remarkably, some of the states most beautiful sites are easily. Fly idaho is the most comprehensive book about flying the idaho backcountry.
One is private, however and is called the greene valley retreat. Outdoor idaho backcountry pilots season episode 1. It is a new factory built plane and the new owner wanted to fly the 40 hours off from there at his private airport, rather than spend the time flying it off out in sc. The iaf has funded research necessary for the publication of the third edition of fly idaho. These are the books youll find in virtually every backcountry pilots cockpit. Bound for the backcountry idaho transportation department state. Idaho backcountry landing at chamberlain forest services airstrip. Although the strip has a reputation for being crowded, on many. This includes all the dirt stip airports that one can land a.
Largely due to a little book, often called the backcountry biblefly idaho. Funding and ongoing maintenance costs for the webcams at sulphur creek was provided by the idaho aviation foundation iaf. Previous care was done some years ago by the mccall chapter. Here you can find an overview of our great products. Idaho aviation foundation protecting idahos backcountry. Landing simonds strip in the idaho backcountry 900 long at. Following years of work and discussions, abigail kimbell. Last year, aopa filed comments supporting the plan to keep open and maintain these airstrips for pilots. Fly colorado is your guide to recreational flying on and off the beaten path in colorado. Chapter two uses and benefits of backcountry airstrips. Book is in excellent condition with minimal signs of use or wear. Idaho backcountry veterans ibv is a 501c3 nonprofit created for our veterans to enjoy quality hunting, fishing and other sporting. The anticipated delivery date for the third edition is late may 2015. Firewood, barbecue stands, fire pits, tables, potable running water, toilets, showers, hot water, and electricity make this a luxurious base from which to explore idahos beautiful backcountry airstrips.
We are unable to ship internationally, please use an address that we can ship to in the united states. For information concerning instruction into the idaho backcountry airstrips, call or email lori macnichol, 20863444. Backcountry flying backcountry aircraft, equipment, and safety info. If you like the site, please support it through donation or by purchasing gear from the store. Idaho backcountry landing at chamberlain forest services.
Visit some of the best backcountry airstrips in the rocky mountains. Looking for water in the backcountry airstrips of montana. Factory authorized dealers for american champion, expedition aircraft and maule aircraft bob hurricane hannah. The idaho aviation association gives idaho a general aviation voice, both locally and nationally. The idaho aviation foundation big creek lodge idaho fly. This is the definitive book for operations at idaho backcountry airstrips. Topics covered in the book include planning, equipment, clothing, food, trail techniques, skiing techniques, snow camping, winter shelters, route finding and winter hazards. New book details history of idahos backcountry airstrips.
Video is a compilation of numerous video shots we did during this trip. The location of the airport, the runways, aprons, buildings, roads and parking places were updated. Jun 24, 2014 idaho backcountry landing at chamberlain forest services airstrip, 6000 elevation on 6202014 in a piper cherokee 235. Following years of work and discussions, abigail kimbell, forest service chief, signed the directive, which also acknowledges the long and proud history of aviation use and airstrips on forest service lands. Idaho backcountry airports i08, cabin creek usfs, idaho id. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. Airstrips are dived up in to three different sections based on ownership. Delegation wants backcountry airstrips kept open u. Explore scenic wilderness, vast pine forests, and steep canyons in search of pristine beauty and the next runway. The information presented about the idaho airstrips is not intended to replace flight instruction from a competent instructor for flying to or landing at any of the airstrips presented.
It is our way of helping to maintain these airstrips, said jerry terlisner with the idaho aviation association. I know of two dedicated backcountry pilots, one in montana and one in idaho, who each own and fly a vtailed bonanza into remote backcountry airstrips. We want to be the friendliest and most helpful recreational users these land managers work with. The idaho aviation association iaa has a full listing of state webcams and weather near airstrips. Clients from around the world plan extra days to raft, fish and hike. For details and ordering please click on the image or follow the link.
For the first time a comprehensive history of nearly one hundred of the states isolated airstrips. Beth blanchard, a recently divorced, burntout former prosecutor from tucson, arizona has quit. Book description the idaho backcountry has the most unique mountain and canyon flying found in the lower fortyeight states. Firewood, barbecue stands, fire pits, tables, potable running water, toilets, showers, hot. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. The largest private airstrip in idaho i actually hauled the superstol inside my enclosed trailer. Galen hanselman obituary hailey, id idaho statesman.
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