wrote:
The SSA "Where to Fly" feature shows Bend and North Plains in Oregon,
Evergreen, Enumclaw, Wenatchee, Ephrata and Spokane in WA, and nothing
in southern Idaho.

Are any of these operations private clubs, or closed during the week in
the summer?

Are there any everyday tow operations not listed? (I note that neither
Parowan, UT nor Ely, NV are shown, and both have recently hosted
sanctioned SSA contests.)

~ted/2NO

As Tim from UT suggested about getting in touch with the right people,
I think I can answer your questions.

In southern Idaho you only have a couple of options. We fly out of
Nampa, ID which is just west of Boise. There are 5 of us and we have
our own tow plane and fly when it it soarable. This is not a
commercial operation so you are a little bit at the whim of the weather
and if we are flying. I can be reached at:

208-376-6718 home
208-867-6953 cell
There is a commercial operation in Driggs, ID which is on the extreem
eastern side of the state at the base of the Teton Mountains. They are
not a SSA member and are really into giving rides. Tows are available
with rides, instruction, other things being the priority but still
available. Make sure you take proof of insurance, BFR, sailplane
annual inspectionand your pilot's log book as these documents are
required before they will tow you. Call first.

Please contact me if you need more info.

Tom Dixon
Idaho