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4 Days in the Legendary Eastern Sierra

Sept 10-14 | Eastern Sierra

Owen's Valley | Sierra | Whites | Glass

The Mission

"This informal meetup is focused on building connection, advanced free flight education, and experiencing all the Eastside has to offer."

Join us in what we hope will be the first of many Eastern Sierra fly-ins to experience the Owen's Valley and its surroundings in all its glory.

Potential Sites

Brownie points for those who hike and fly our other stunning options.

Eastern Sierra Map Perspective

Logistics

  • Rides to Launch
  • Retrieve Support
  • Weather Briefings

Estimated Cost

$320 – $560

Includes 5 days launch / 4 days retrieve. O2 fills extra.

Helpful Information

Schedule

Thursday | Sept 10Arrivals, free flight, and pilot check-in dinner.

Fri–Mon | Sept 11–14Tasks, waypoints, and advanced free flight education.

Day 6+Departure or continued independent exploration.

Lodging Basecamps

Stay in Bishop or Mammoth. Expect a ~40 min daily drive as we chase the best air across the range.

Bishop Base

Hotel

Wayfinder Bishop

Best Western | Holiday Inn

Camping

Brown’s Town

Pleasant Valley

Mammoth Lakes Base

Hotel

Mammoth Mountain Inn

Westin | Tamarack Lodge

Camping

New Shady Rest

Safety & Sites

This event is a coordinated meet-up of recreational pilots. No responsibility for individuals is assumed by the organizers. Independent pilot insurance and participation required.