Bogus Basin

• Wind directionWSW (250°) → WNW (290°)
• Ideal speed5–13 mph
• Upper limits≤ 17 mph base · gusts ≤ 20

Bogus Basin is a high-altitude mountain launch (~7400-7900 ft MSL launch, LZ near 4700 ft) above Boise, ID, listed by the Boise Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (BHGC) directory as a paragliding site with a WSW-WNW working window (roughly 250-290 deg met, wind FROM the W quadrant). Ideal direction is straight W; the SW (225) and NW (315) edges are marginal/cross. Direction range is from the club/site directory (explicit), but no published numeric wind-speed or gust limits were found, so speed figures are inferred for a high-elevation thermal/ridge site: keep base wind moderate because true airspeed and sink rate increase at ~7400+ ft density altitude; ~5-13 mph is comfortable, ~17 mph is the practical usable ceiling, and gusts beyond ~20 mph signal overdeveloped/unflyable conditions. Primarily a thermal/mountain site flown spring-fall; best in the morning before midday thermals get strong and again in smoother late-afternoon glass-off, avoiding the rough midday cycle. Hazards typical of mountain launches: lee-side rotor and blow-back risk if wind backs/strengthens (terrain rises behind launch), strong convergence/overdevelopment on hot days, and a long sink-out commit to the lower valley LZ. Site is ski-resort terrain near Boise; expect P3/intermediate-and-up suitability and a need to coordinate with the local BHGC club for access, current launch location, and conditions. Confidence medium: direction is well-supported by the club directory and matches the orientation hint, but speeds/gusts/hazards are inferred rather than from an explicit numeric club guide.