blueberry hill

• Wind directionSW (215°) → W (280°)
• Ideal speed6–15 mph
• Upper limits≤ 18 mph base · gusts ≤ 22

Blueberry Hill is listed on ParaglidingEarth as a paragliding takeoff at 41.1712, -106.054 in the Medicine Bow / Snowy Range area near the Wyoming-Colorado border, ~8734 ft MSL. Orientation per ParaglidingEarth: SW (primary), W (primary), NW (secondary), so the launch works best in SW-to-W flow with NW usable as a cross/edge direction. Ideal arc ~215-280 deg, marginal extends into NW ~280-330 deg. No club/USHPA site guide, flying guide, or pilot reports were found, so wind-speed and gust figures are inferred for a high-altitude Rocky Mountain launch rather than documented. At 8734 ft true airspeed runs ~15% above indicated wind, so keep base wind moderate (~6-15 mph) and treat ~18 mph / ~22 mph gusts as the upper usable limit for PG. High-elevation thin air means stronger sink, faster wing speeds, and lower margins; expect strong midday thermals and possible overdevelopment - smoother conditions are typically morning or late afternoon. Watch for thermal cycles, gust fronts, and lee-side rotor if wind backs out of the SW-NW arc. Access, rating requirement, and specific hazards are undocumented - confirm with a local pilot/club before flying. Speed and gust values are estimates (low confidence); only the directional window is sourced.