SSB Camps

SSB Camps are a great place to experience the thrill of cross country soaring, explore new vistas and get to know fellow club members as only a camp can provide. Check out this years camps, contact the camp managers and make your plans now!

Salida, CO - Harriet Alexander Field Sept 31 - Aug. 3, 2007 Camp Manager: Doug Weibal Ahhh Salida! Located at the North end of the Sangre De Cristo Range near the Arkansas River and in the shadow of Mt. Shavano. This camp has it all. You can fly locally or fly the spectacular Sangre De Cristo's to the South or head up to Aspen in the North. Beyond excellent soaring there are lots of things for non-pilots to do. Location N38-32.30, W 106-02.83. Elevation 7489. Lodging: Circle R (719) 539-6296; Best Western (719) 539-2514; numerous others.
Laramie, WY April 29 2005 Camp Manager: Mark Terry. Laramie is a approximately 2 hours drive from Boulder and KK and 85F will be there If Friday April 29th is forecast to be good XC day we may soar KK and some singles up to the camp that afternoon, with your crew taking the traile
Sidney, NE T.B.A.- Memorial Day Weekend. Camp Manager: Mark Terry. The municipal field  is located 3 miles to the south of the city of Sidney, NE. Get yourself outfitted for all your sporting needs at the world's foremost outfitters - Cabela's. Be the first pilot to make the challenging flight to the mythical prairie dog site. It is rumored that the first pilot to complete this flight will earn a substantial prize.
Dalhart, TX - Miller Field.  July 9-16  2005. Camp Manager: Dick Hogue.   Dalhart is THE place when it comes to your first cross country flights. Large fields and frequent airports make this camp a must for your first badge flights. The vaunted five state flight (TX, CO, KS, NM, OK) is possible on good days. The airport has a rustic charm, no traffic and the steaks at K-Bob's are all the better after that badge flight. Location: N36-05.50, W102-24.94, Elevation 3961. Miller flying Service (806) 384-2211. Lodging: Days Inn (806) 249-5246; Travelers Inn (806) 249-4501; Western Skies; (806) 249 4538; nrms others. Click here for the Dalhart GPS Waypoints.  Dan Peters has provided a web page with additional  information. Photos 1  2  3  4  2002  2003
Salida, CO - Harriet Alexander Field 2006 Camp Manager: Sam Streger Ahhh Salida! Located at the North end of the Sangre De Cristo Range near the Arkansas River and in the shadow of Mt. Shavano. This camp has it all. You can fly locally or fly the spectacular Sangre De Cristo's to the South or head up to Aspen in the North. Beyond excellent soaring there are lots of things for non-pilots to do. Location N38-32.30, W 106-02.83. Elevation 7489. Lodging: Circle R (719) 539-6296; Best Western (719) 539-2514; numerous others. See www.HeartOfTheRockiesBandBs.com for local bed and breakfast accommodations. The Mineral Hot Springs about 33 miles south at Road 17 are well worth the trip. (719) 256-HEAT  Photos 1  2  3  4 2002	Note that CMRS is no longer an airport.