Good day, it is with great excitement today that we, COPA Flight 106 Yukon, announce the birth of the Atlin Floats and Wheels Flyin & Campin! *** REGISTRATION FORMS now online at http://www.copayukon.com ***
* * * Look at Page 3 for the list of outstanding raffle prizes
* * *Atlin, British Columbia.. affectionately nicknamed "Little Switzerland", it is know as the most beautiful place on earth, any season, any weather It is the perfect location for Alaskan & Yukon aviators to meet up with Lower 48th aviators
Atlin is located in the NW corner of British Columbia on the 85 mile long Glacier fed Atlin Lake. It is bordered by the Juneau Icefied, many rivers and fresh water lakes. Juneau, Skagway and Haines Alaska are all within a 45 minute flight from Atlin. The Yukon Territory is only minutes north of Atlin with its major center being the City of Whitehorse being a one hour flight approximately from Atlin.
When: Saturday, Sunday & Monday June 30, July 1st (Canada Day) & July 2nd 2012
Where: Atlin, British Columbia (CYSQ - Gravel) A small town of approximately 300 people which came to life at the turn of the century during the Gold Rush http://www.discoveratlin.com
Who: Any & Every passionate aviator, friends and family. We are aiming at attracting Alaskan & lower 48 flyers amongst all other Canadian aviators. After the Atlin fly in, you are only a short hop to many Alaskan towns and in time to celebrate 4th of July
(I'll be flying to Skagway for that one)How: On Wheels, Floats or Skids! Fly yoursellf, friends and family to Atlin, British Columbia, only miles from the Famous Alaskan Juneau Icefield, Llewellyn Glacier and the Taku River. Camp under the wings, in the hangar or stay at a local hotel.
The Atlin airport can accomodate a large number of small and large aircraft and helicopters. The float base on Atlin Lake and Komo Lake can accomodate up to 15 aircrafts. Affectionally known as the "most beautiful place on earth", Atlin is located in the NW corner of British Columbia on the 85 mile long Glacier fed Atlin Lake. It is bordered by the Juneau Icefied, many rivers and fresh water lakes. Juneau, Skagway and Haines Alaska are all within a 45 minute flight from Atlin. The Yukon Territory is only minutes north of Atlin with its major center being the City of Whitehorse being a one hour flight approximately from Atlin.
Agenda; This event is very flexible and very laid back. The seminars and day trip are offered for those intersted otherwise keep busy by hiking, paddling, fishing, flying around the mountains, visiting Atlin, its museum, stores and gold rush sites, eating, drinking and telling lies
Friday afternoon/evening: Pilot's arrival and tent set up. If staying at hotel, transportation will be provided to and from. "BUBBA's Chilli Dinner"...Bring your cups and spoons, we will be serving Bubba's Chilli made of Moose,Caribou and Bison for those arriving on Friday or earlier!
Saturday morning:More Pilots arriving! 11am; Mountain Flying Seminar by Rick Nielsen - 37 year veteran Yukon bush pilot!
Saturday afternoon:Llewellyn Glacier, Juneau Icefield & Taku River Flight seeing tour and Landing at remote bush strip. Guided by famous Yukon bush pilot and the aircraft of his choice! Pilot's briefing to preceed departure
Saturday evening: Slide Show by Antarctica & Kluane Glacier Pilot Andy Williams. BBQ followed by COPA's presentation & updates by COPA president Kevin Psutka
Sunday morning: Canada Day Pancake breakfast (With REAL Canadian Maple Syrup
Atlin Canada Day ParadeSunday afternoon: 11am to 4pm; COPA For Kids, interested COPA pilots will take Atlin kids for an introductory flight. This event is sponsored by the Whitehorse Lions Club who will be holding a BBQ lunch during the event
Sunday Night: Canada Day BBQ and drinks! Bush Flying Survival gear & techniques seminar by the Campfire. Presented by Yukon bush pilot George Balmer.
Monday morning: Wild meat breakfast...Treat yourself to Bison, Moose, Sheep & Caribou breakfast sausages and smokeys...plenty to keep you going till dinner! Pilot departure at your own leisure.
*** IF the guided flight tour cannot be held on the first day due to weather, it will be postopone to the following day. Same applies to Copa For Kids.
***There are two hangars in Atlin which we have access to. Therefore mother nature will NOT put a dent in the event
Pilot ammenities available on site:
-Washrooms, clean water, car rides to town (1 mile away from airport)
-Hangar/tools available for repairs
-Customs - A phone is available at the atlin airport terminal to contact customs, US flyers would be warned to be familiar with Canpass procedures upon arrival ie: 2 hr ahead of time warning of entry into Canada
-There is a computer with internet at the terminal available to fill a US flight plan on EAPIS and to check online weather and all
-Fuel. 100LL and Jet fuel are available at the airport
-Hotels **book ahead to avoid surprises
-Camping grounds, there is plenty of room on the airport grounds, gravel or grass or inside a big tent hangar if mother nature not cooperating
-Showers, laundramat, restaurants, store, gift shop, etc.
Activities available in Atlin;
- World class Fresh water fishing (lake trout, arctic pike, etc) Interested parties can book a fishing charter in Atlin
- World class sea kayaking
- Hiking Monarch mountain and surrounding peaks
- Warm springs
-Llewellyn Glacier boat tour and hiking on & in the glacier
- Canada day Parade
Please let us know if you plan on attending - For any information, contact me at anytime [email protected]
Cheers, J-M
Aerial view of the Atlin airport with Atlin Lake in the background and hangars in foreground
fun map of the area
Winter view at 35,000' Alin Lake, Atlin and the airport
Juneau icefield around Atlin
float base right in town
No its not me! just a lad catching another fish on the Taku!
The "Tarahn", a century old paddle wheeler on which you can wine and dine at night
Llewellyn Glacier at the mouth of the Taku River - Great local flight
Hopefully this one is in the Canada Day Parade!!
Soaking in the Vit D
Hiking in Atlin
The view you get from hiking up Mornarch Mountain (easy hike) righ near the airport
Atlin waterfront...going for a quick bite in the winter!
Hiking the Ice Caves at the Llewellyn Glacier
Atlin Sky Van fleet
I'd love to do it again, but with 2 or 3 other airplanes. Here's a video of our trip: 
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