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Paragliding Owens Valley_Paiute  top, CA

Paragliding Owens Valley_Paiute top, CA

Best Conditions

Wind Dir. : NNW NW WNW WSW SW SSW
Wind: Mini: 0| Maxi 25 mph Gust Max : 18 mph

Description

This high-altitude launch site in Bishop, CA, offers a unique paragliding experience, though it is rarely used due to the challenging access road. The launch is situated at an elevation of 8000 feet above mean sea level, with a height difference of 4000 feet above the landing zone (LZ). The launch area is spacious, with dirt, small rocks, and tiny bushes that can snag lines. Be cautious of occasional dust devils, especially later in the day. The landing zone is a dusty field, and the Owens Valley's exposed nature means wind direction and strength can change rapidly, posing potential dangers. Summer conditions are generally suitable only for hang gliders and sailplanes due to overdevelopment, gust fronts, and powerful winds. The best paragliding conditions start in mid-September and weaken by early November, while spring conditions are variable and unpredictable. Access to the site involves a 20-minute drive from Bishop to the LZ, followed by a 40-minute journey on a rough 4x4 road, which is in poor condition as of October 2018. The terrain is harsh desert with rocky spines, and the launch is 4000 feet above the valley floor. While 30-mile flights are common, longer distances typically require out-and-back routes. Maintain good ground clearance to avoid the high potential for dust devils and violent thermals. For more information on flying in Owens Valley, visit [Kari Castle's Owens Valley Flying Info](https://karicastle.com/owens-valley/). Weather updates can be found at [Owens Valley Weather](http://karicastle.com/owens-valley-wx/).
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    Tuesday 12 November

    06:30 16:44
  • 11h

    NW 6 | 5mp/h
    4974 m 5 %
  • 12h

    NW 5 | 4mp/h
    5292 m 14 %
  • 13h

    NNW 2 | 3mp/h
    5365 m 12 %
  • 14h

    WSW 1 | 2mp/h
    5523 m 11 %
  • Wednesday 13 November

    06:31 16:43
  • 06h

    SW 6 | 5mp/h
    4901 m 64 %
  • 07h

    SSW 6 | 5mp/h
    4901 m 77 %
  • 08h

    SSW 6 | 4mp/h
    5109 m 65 %
  • 09h

    SSW 7 | 7mp/h
    5389 m 8 %
  • 10h

    SSW 7 | 8mp/h
    5572 m 8 %
  • 11h

    SSW 7 | 13mp/h
    5755 m 7 %
  • 12h

    SW 7 | 15mp/h
    5877 m 6 %
  • 13h

    SW 6 | 16mp/h
    5804 m 0 %
  • 16h

    SW 5 | 13mp/h
    5462 m 0 %
  • Friday 15 November

    06:33 16:41
  • 06h

    WSW 7 | 8mp/h
    4352 m 1 %
  • 07h

    WSW 6 | 8mp/h
    4316 m 2 %
  • 08h

    WSW 6 | 10mp/h
    4328 m 1 %
  • 09h

    WSW 5 | 12mp/h
    4328 m 1 %
  • 14h

    WNW 4 | 11mp/h
    4816 m 36 %
  • 15h

    WNW 5 | 9mp/h
    4377 m 68 %
  • 16h

    NW 5 | 8mp/h
    4059 m 100 %
  • Saturday 16 November

    06:34 16:41
  • 14h

    NNW 7 | 4mp/h
    4486 m 100 %
  • 15h

    NNW 7 | 3mp/h
    4450 m 100 %
  • 16h

    NNW 8 | 3mp/h
    4291 m 100 %
  • Sunday 17 November

    06:35 16:40
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    Tuesday 19 November

    06:37 16:39
  • 06h

    SSW 2 | 3mp/h
    5157 m 3 %
  • Thursday 21 November

    06:39 16:38
  • 15h

    WNW 1 | 8mp/h
    6133 m 64 %
  • 16h

    NW 2 | 8mp/h
    6011 m 52 %
  • Friday 22 November

    06:40 16:37
  • 06h

    NW 5 | 10mp/h
    4352 m 16 %
  • 07h

    WNW 4 | 10mp/h
    4303 m 0 %
  • 08h

    WNW 3 | 9mp/h
    4438 m 1 %
  • 09h

    WSW 3 | 9mp/h
    4657 m 3 %
  • 10h

    SW 2 | 8mp/h
    4877 m 4 %
  • 11h

    WSW 2 | 9mp/h
    5048 m 22 %
  • 13h

    WNW 3 | 12mp/h
    5328 m 57 %
  • 14h

    NW 3 | 11mp/h
    5389 m 71 %
  • 15h

    NNW 3 | 10mp/h
    5389 m 86 %
  • 16h

    NNW 4 | 9mp/h
    5316 m 100 %
  • Saturday 23 November

    06:42 16:37
  • 06h

    NNW 13 | 8mp/h
    3767 m 3 %
  • 07h

    NNW 13 | 9mp/h
    3693 m 4 %
  • 08h

    NNW 12 | 12mp/h
    3754 m 20 %
  • 09h

    NNW 11 | 15mp/h
    3901 m 36 %
  • 16h

    NW 9 | 16mp/h
    4133 m 40 %
  • Sunday 24 November

    06:43 16:36
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