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
39.28240, -106.18600Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jul (78/100, 13°C, 89mm lluvia) · Worst month: May (25/100, 89mm lluvia)
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) · ball mtn (23) · Mount Zion (32) · Ptarmigan Peak (24) · Mount Elbert (31) · Kenosha Pass (20)