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Where it is
What we look for at Mt.Princeton
Wind direction
NE (45°) → SE (135°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
4–12 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.
Rarely-flown, advanced high-altitude launch (~11,978 ft) on Mt. Princeton in the Collegiate Peaks near Salida. Faces roughly east and works best with gentle early-morning upslope flow. Notorious for dust devils front and back near launch; the access road is long and rough and the launch itself is committing. Fly at dawn and be off before mid-morning breeze and afternoon buildups shut it down. Expert terrain - get a local intro before flying.
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