Bellyache Ridge
📍 Colorado , Eagle County · Nearest city: Edwards (6 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2641 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
39.66010, -106.65800Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Both landing and launch are paved drive to locations. Bellyache is a P2 rated site and registered by the local Vail Soaring Club. Visiting pilots and tandem passengers are urged to contact David Champaign at: www.VailValleyParagliding.com or Greg Kelley at www.aircrossusa.com
Pilot comments
Pilots are urged to join rmhpa.org before flying Bellyache Ridge.
Nearby sites
Wolcott (23) · Beaver Creek Resort (9) · Azure (15) · Ivanhoe Lake (8) · Hagerman Lake Takeoff (8) · Galena Ridge (8)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.