Arnipa

Arnipa sits on the island of Andøya in far northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle. It's a mountain with real character — you can take off in almost any direction depending on the wind, with a 15–20 minute walk-up from the main parking on the north side. Best days are on an east or south-east wind. North/north-east takeoffs point down the valley towards the road (with the bog as landing); east/south-east is the fun soaring side; the south face gets steep with potential turbulence. The whole mountain is covered in sharp rocks — bring appropriate footwear and be careful with your gear.

Launch & conditions

Take-off possible in almost every direction. 15–20 min walk from the main north parking. N/NE toward the valley and the road; E/SE is the best soaring; S is steep with turbulence risk. The whole mountain is sharp rock — watch equipment.

Getting there & local rules

The road is closed in winter. From RV 80 (main road), turn onto the mountain road just 50 m north of Toyota Auto at Myrset. Follow the mountain road all the way to the parking beside a sheep paddock — close the gate as you pass through. Landings: on the bogs and open fields, but keep away from the cabins in the area (locals maintain the mountain road — don't disturb them). Wet landings possible; watch for sheep.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Arnipa, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Arnipa with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.