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Current conditions
Where it is
What we look for at Whale Hill
Wind direction
SE (135°) → S (180°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
5–12 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.
High-altitude morning site (~12,100 ft summit, ~3,800 ft vertical) in the San Luis Valley near Villa Grove, considered a safer-launch alternative to nearby sites. Faces roughly SE-S; fly the light morning cycles before afternoon thermals, overdevelopment, and storms build (May-Aug). Valley wind compresses along the ridge, so launch wind can be much stronger than the valley forecast - watch for being blown over the back. Intermediate-and-up thermal/XC site; confirm access and the exact launch locally.
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