"Well worth the drive! I love the potential you have down here for big cross-country. Great sites and some really nice launching areas."
- Ken Hudonjorgensen -

ACTIVE LINKS ON MAP

	A: Venice Hill Launch.
	B. 12 Minute and Hepler's.
	C. Cove launch
	D. Ivory ridge launch
	E. Hancock launch
	F. Parker launch
	G. Mount Edna
	H. Monroe Peak launch

A: Venice Hill Launch. Entry road from back side of hill. A bit of a hike, but a year round 360 degree launch with a vert of 1000 feet.

B. 12 Minute and Hepler's. 12 Minute is a favorite launch site because of accessibility. It takes 12 minutes from downtown Richfield to the top of launch. Soarable at times, and a great mountain training site. On the same hill, but 1200 feet higher is Hepler's Launch. Takes longer to get there, but if the conditions are soarable, it is well worth it.

C. Cove launch is our meat and potatoes launch (situated on Signal Peak). Open from May to November, there is a great soaring face. The descent is 3300 feet, and it is worth the trip nearly every time. With a weather station right on top, it is hard to miss.

D. The newcomer Launch is Ivory ridge. A 250 ft. vert hill that is fed by two canyon flows and has had some consistently 10 to 15 mph winds. There is still some exploring going on near Ivory, but for now it is the only west side launch that is used consistently.

E. Hancock launch is a 2200 foot descent from a great thermal trigger. Located on the same range as Parker launch, there is potentially 40 or 50 miles of ridge lift during a good session.

F. Parker launch is the only launch not pioneered by CUASA in Sevier County. Some great ridge soaring and thermal activity are generated on this ridge system.

G. Lastly, Mount Edna is the newest highest drive up launch in Utah at over 11,700 feet!!! Great morning thermals, unbeatable view, great vert, and cross country opportunities coming from everywhere. There is a gate to the radio tower up there, so contact Stacy if you would like to try Edna out for yourself.

H. Monroe Peak launch was not only the highest launch in Utah at over 11,000 feet and more than 5000 feet vert, but also the highest drive up launch. Now it takes back seat to Mt. Edna in both categories. There is a wide open launch area and is easily reached by a high clearance 2 wheel drive.