Mt Ripinski
📍 Alaska , Haines Borough · Nearest city: Haines (6 km)
28 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1062 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
59.26470, -135.51600Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:11 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~313 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~313m · wind 10 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~194 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~194m · wind 7 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~76 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~76m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.89 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
From South side of South peak. Good for SE, SW, S, E, launches. From West side of North Peak good for W, NW. North side of both peaks for N launch. Alpine heather cover, clean, no rocks.
Rules and notes
VFR Haines Airport
Pilot comments
Airband radio recommended, (122.90). Notify local traffic on launch and altitude around airport. Lots of bald eagles to show you where the lift is!
Nearby sites
AB Mountain (29) · Hogsback Mtn (11) · Mt McGinnis (18) · Black Bear Ridge (22) · Mt. Roberts (0) · Gunsight Mountain (2)