East Gros Ventre Butte (EGVB)
WYParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for East Gros Ventre Butte (EGVB), Wyoming.
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What we look for at East Gros Ventre Butte (EGVB)
Wind direction
SE (140°) → SSW (210°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
4–12 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.
South-facing hike-and-fly butte in downtown Jackson, WY (~1200' steep, exposed hike via unmarked game trail on private land with owner permission; road to top is private/closed). JHFFC club guide: ideal wind 140-210 deg, min 0 / max 20 mph, ideal ~8 mph. P3 minimum due to technical, visible LZ at Karns Meadow (shared with Snow King). LZ hazards: power lines and creek on S/E boundaries, Teton County SAR helipad on SW corner (avoid soaring near it), and mechanical rotor off a large bus barn west of the field. Valley wind funnels and accelerates SW-to-NE through the gap between EGVB and Josie's Ridge; expect increasing valley wind and mechanical rotor especially on hot summer afternoons. Best flown morning / early evening glass-off to avoid strong afternoon valley flow and overdevelopment. Good go-to / mini-wing option, useful when other sites are closed Dec 1-Apr 30 for wildlife. Do not fly over congested areas (rodeo grounds). Contact a JHFFC club member before visiting.
Window data compiled from jhffc.org, public site guides and club resources.
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East Gros Ventre Butte (EGVB) is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Wyoming. The launch faces south at 7,346 feet and works best in SE to SSW wind of about 4 to 12 mph. There are 6 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Snow King (Jackson), 2 miles away. Read the site guide on jhffc.org for rules and access before you fly.
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.