Bonanza
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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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