Gunnison River Farms, CO

Canyon approach and landing on runway 34 at Hidden Splendor, UT airstrip in the Utah back country with a Super Stinson 108-2.

This is hard packed old rugged mining airstrip on the muddy river with access to great hiking. No facilities. Hazards include narrow canyon approach, box canyon, soft sand on edges of runway 16/34, drop off on edges and north and south end of runway, narrow runway, up to 1ft shrubs on edges of runway, density altitude, and canyon / mountain weather, windshear. Please proceed with caution and make sure the weather is on your side. Also, make sure your piloting skills are top notch.

Shot with Kodak Playsport zx3

Also, please support the Recreations Aviation Foundation ( RAF ) and the Utah Backcountry Pilots Association ( UBCP ).

Mountain Hunting Ranch Bordering BLM with Airstrip, Cabin, Airplane Hangar For Sale
Encompassing a total of 320 acres, this unique hunting ranch located in hunting managment unit 32 outside of Rifle, Colorado is a truly uniqe and private ranch. Located in an area surrounded by large tracts of privately owned ranches, the access is limited to property owners and the rare lessee in the area. Well-maintained gravel roads lead to the property along County Road 5, and the well-maintained grass airstrip provides quick, easy access for the air enthusiast. The property is encompassed on it's northern and eastern boundaries by public lands, making it an ideal hunting ranch and base camp to access thousands of acres of hunting. Ownership currently has the ranch leased by an outfitter guiding high country mule deer and elk hunts from the location. With the cabin, airstrip, airplane hangar, and water resources on the property, it's one of the most desired locations for hunters looking to bag roaming elk and mule deer.

https://www.uccoloradobrokers.com/search/co/colorado-mountain-hunting-ranch-with-lodge-and-airstrip/1050638/

Check out these landings next to a river down in a valley between the mountains in Arizona. The last landing on the video was on a strip that was the shape of a boomerang, having a significant bend in the middle with each leg extending about 150 feet.

Short base was about 45 knots, slowing to 38 knots on short final. Watch this along with a few other approaches and touch downs into less than desirable areas.

"Please remember that while this type of flying is fun and the rewards are great, it takes a lot of skill, proficiency, a good assessment of your and your airplane’s capabilities, the right aircraft, and mental discipline. It is dangerous, and only experienced back-country pilots should attempt it."

~Todd Peterson