Mosquito Pass
📍 Colorado , Lake County · Nearest city: Leadville (10 km)
28 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 4018 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
39.28240, -106.18600Loading 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 | 0.62 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
This is the best drive up takeoff in Lake County. Hangliders can launch from here as well after the snow berm melts on the pass. Wind is consistently North West or West. Strong ground Handling skills recommended as well as confidence in High Altitude Launches because the air is thin. Great Speed/Mini Wing site especially for ski launching.
Nearby sites
Prospector Mountain (30) · Mount Arkansas (9) · ball mtn (23) · Mount Zion (32) · Buckeye Peak (9) · Ptarmigan Peak (24)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.