Farleys (aka Grants East Ridge)

• Wind directionWSW (250°) → NW (310°)
• Ideal speed8–15 mph
• Upper limits≤ 20 mph base · gusts ≤ 25

Farleys (aka Grants East Ridge), NM — a high-desert ridge-soaring site (~7,592 ft MSL) near Grants. Confirmed as a real free-flight site (listed on Windfinder and ParaglidingEarth) but NO published club/USHPA guide with explicit wind numbers was found, so direction/speed values are inferred. The ParaglidingEarth orientation hint is N, SW, W, NW; the strongest contiguous working block is SW-W-NW, so the ideal arc is centered on W/WNW (250-310 deg, wind FROM the west/northwest) with marginal/cross extensions toward SW and N (215-340). A northerly window (~N octant) is also reportedly workable but is a separate, narrower direction not captured in the main arc. Speed ranges are general high-desert ridge-soaring estimates (ideal ~8-15 mph, max base ~20, max gust ~25), NOT site-confirmed. Hazards typical of SW desert ridges: thermic/turbulent midday air, strong gust factor, lee-side rotor if wind backs east/south, high density altitude at 7.6k ft reducing glider performance and increasing launch/landing speeds. Best window is generally morning to early afternoon before thermals overdevelop, or smooth evening glass-off. Treat as ridge-soarable in moderate W-NW flow; verify direction, speed limits, access/permission, and rating requirements with local pilots (e.g., New Mexico XC / Wilder Adventures community, Rio Grande Soaring Association) before flying.