Blueberry Hill

• Wind directionSSW (200°) → NNW (330°)
• Ideal speed6–15 mph
• Upper limits≤ 18 mph base · gusts ≤ 22

Blueberry Hill sits at the Glen Alps trailhead in Chugach State Park (coords match the Blueberry Loop, ~61.10/-149.68), immediately adjacent to Flattop Mountain — Anchorage's hillside launch complex. It is effectively part of the Flattop/Glen Alps takeoff area, which the Arctic Air Walkers site guide describes as launchable in all directions except easterly, with favorable winds 200-330 deg (SSW-W-NW) and possible launches across 120-360. The paraglidingEarth octant hint (N,NE,E,SW,W,NW) reflects the multi-aspect knoll launches available here; the SW-W-NW arc (200-330) is the reliable core, while N/NE/E and lighter S aspects are marginal/edge options for the right pilot. HAZARDS: winds shift very quickly on top — it is common for wind to swing 180 deg while you set up — with converging, diverging, and mixing valley flows; all launches demand exceptional launch skills. Primarily a year-round thermal/soaring site; best in stable mid-day thermal cycles with light-to-moderate winds, avoiding strong gusty days. The site is not formally managed by Arctic Air Walkers (no membership requirement), but good judgment and strong launch ability are essential; USHPA membership and local orientation strongly advised. Speed numbers are inferred from typical PG limits for a thermic mountain launch, not explicit in the guide — treat as guidance, not hard limits.