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What we look for at Silver Star
Wind direction
WNW (293°) → NNW (338°)
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.
A remote Cascade Paragliding Club thermal/XC mountain near Yacolt (~3,425 ft launch) that usually flies in NW wind, with W and N as the cross/edge directions. It is thermic rather than a ridge-soaring site, working best in light-to-moderate NW flow, and turns on late — punchy small thermals earlier, best productivity toward late afternoon. Considered an unforgiving advanced site: high surrounding terrain, few escape routes, complex thermic LZs with stumps and brush, and spotty cell coverage. Road closures have pushed parking lower, so expect a long uphill hike (roughly 1,200 ft) to launch.
Window data compiled from cascadeparaglidingclub.org — public site guides and club resources.
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