Red Mountain (Glenwood Morning)
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What we look for at Red Mountain (Glenwood Morning)
Wind direction
ENE (60°) → ESE (120°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
0–8 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.
East-facing, slight S aspect; morning-only smooth student site, gets switchy/turbulent after ~9:30-10am, no flying after noon (thunderstorms). Hazards: telephone pole, S-ridge outcrop rotor. High density altitude. West wind = over-the-back, closed. Access by club truck/hike only; no miniwings/HGs.
Window data compiled from rmhpa.org, public site guides and club resources.
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