Ram Falls, AL - Canada

Beautiful strip in great condition on the edge of the
Rocky Mountains in the foothills. Listed as abandoned in publications. 

Walking distance to Ram Falls Provincial Park (300ft)
with the magnificent Ram Falls hike. 

Campground directly across the road to the north. 

RAM FALLS IS A HIGH ALTITUDE MOUNTAIN AIRSTRIP THAT
REQUIRES APPROPRIATE AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND PILOT EXPERIENCE. Consider winds
and density altitude. 

Wind soc south side of airstrip near button of RWY
26. 

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Circuits on North Side
runway 08/26. Right hand circuits to RWY 26. Left hand circuits to RWY 08.
Slight dog-leg final approach to RWY 26 following the river. May land and
depart either direction. 

Preferred departure for RWY 26, turn crosswind (north)
soon as practical following Forestry Trunk road to avoid Sheep calving area
(noise sensitive) 

CAUTION VERIFY RUNWAY UNOBSTRUCTED PRIOR TO LANDING. An
empty JET A fuel drum was found and removed from the centreline of RWY 26 near
the touchdown point Mar. 13, 2015. 

This may have been an act of vandalism or sabotage. 

BEAR WARNING: Oct. 5, 2014. Alberta parks person stated
there was grizzly bear activity in the vicinity and recommend that visitors
carry bear spray and be familiar with its use.