Bonanza
COParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Bonanza, Colorado.
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Location
What we look for at Bonanza
Wind direction
SE (125°) → S (185°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
5–15 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.
Remote high-altitude launch (~9,600 ft) near the ghost town of Bonanza in the San Luis Valley, with no site guide anywhere — the SE/S orientation is only a map marker. Expect big-valley hazards: strong midday thermals, dust devils, afternoon storms, and higher true airspeed in thin air. Morning and evening glass-off are safest in summer. Treat as an unverified advanced site and confirm access and conditions locally first.
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Bonanza is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Colorado. The launch faces southeast at 9,656 feet and works best in SE to S wind of about 5 to 15 mph. There are 5 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Whale Hill, 5 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.