AB Mountain
AKParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for AB Mountain, Alaska.
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Location
What we look for at AB Mountain
Wind direction
SE (135°) → SW (225°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
6–15 mph
Ceiling · Paragliding
≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23
Top of the range for paragliding (any rating). Switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.
AB Mountain is a strenuous alpine ridge launch above Skagway, flown off the S/SW-facing slopes over Taiya Inlet. It works best in light-to-moderate onshore flow from the SE through SW; E and W turn cross to the ridge. Getting up is a hard 2-3 hour hike, with landings at Dyea Flats or in the Skagway valley. Watch for strong, gusty marine winds funneling up the inlet, lee rotor and back-side push on north days, and afternoon overdevelopment. Fly under Skagway airport VFR.
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AB Mountain is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Alaska. The launch faces south at 3,799 feet and works best in SE to SW wind of about 6 to 15 mph. The closest other site we cover is Mt Ripinski, 18 miles away.
Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call. Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.