We put this list together for the pilot who wants to escape the snow and crud of the more northern climes this winter.

https://backcountrypilot.org/knowledge- ... -in-the-us

Did we miss any other spots that would be a good dry escape?

Having a blast flying/landing Husky all around desert around PHX. Did I say I love being retired.

you forgot The Bacon Strip, Be cautious of the dry (sometimes not dry) lake beds or hard pans.

Glidergeek wrote:you forgot The Bacon Strip

Ah shit, good call. Will add that in. Thanks Russ.

Add in 1NM0, the "Me-Own" airstrip in SW New Mexico. It is a spectacular setting in the Gila National Forest, not far from the Gila Cliff Dwellings. It's over 7,000' in elevation, but the dirt strip is 3700' long. Really impressive scenery around there. The Plains of St. Augustin are just north of there. That's where the Vary Large Array radio telescope facility is located. The Plains of St. Augustin are a flat, dry lake bed from the Pleistocene era. Lots to see and do in that part of the country.

Flyhound wrote: Add in 1NM0, the "Me-Own" airstrip in SW New Mexico........

This airstrip was just featured in a recent RAF newsletter:

https://www.theraf.org/featured-airstri ... new-mexico

Check out “Airport in the Sky” on Santa Catalina Island (AVX). The island is a nature conservancy. I have been going to the restaurant for over 50 years. Unfortunately, there is a landing fee now.

Note: Seaplanes please be advised of possible chop and marine life. Pebbly Beach ramp is private.

Video is flight from AVX to KTOR (Robinson Helicopter Corporation):

Updated the article to add Bacon and Me-Own.