Bar Z mtn launch
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Location
What we look for at Bar Z mtn launch
Wind direction
W (270°) → NNW (340°)
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.
Mountain launch in the Flathead Valley west of Kalispell/Whitefish, around 5,500 ft. Faces roughly W through NW; thermic with afternoon valley/anabatic flow, so fly mid-morning to early afternoon before it overdevelops and watch for lee turbulence if the wind backs south or east. Not documented in the FVSA guide — check with Flathead Valley Soaring or Many Feathers Paragliding before flying.
Window data compiled from flatheadsoaring.com, public site guides and club resources.
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