Snowbird
📍 Utah , Salt Lake County · Nearest city: Granite (14 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 3340 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
40.56060, -111.64500Loading 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 | 0.15 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
High Altitude Launch!! Just off the gondola, small ridge, which makes for tricky wind conditions.
Pilot comments
!! by invitation only !! Do not fly here without permission, as this will result in the loss of this beautiful site! > Check out the 'Utah Paragliding and Hang Gliding Handbook' by Stacy Whitmore (http://www.cuasa.com/Handbook.htm) for more info about Utah sites.
Nearby sites
Two Trees (7) · Jupiter (21) · Murdock (6) · The B (3) · Cherry (4) · The 'G' (20)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.