Copper Mountain
📍 California , Mono County · Nearest city: Bridgeport (23 km)
32 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2794 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
38.04830, -119.19600Loading 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.76 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Access via 4x4 road from Virginia Lakes Rd. 1st left above hwy 395, contour around Jordan Basin to launch.
Rules and notes
Unregulated Ste
Pilot comments
This is a "Big Air" site. Watch out for West Wind/ Sierra rotor can be serious. Hike to the top of the ridge before launching, thermal block can hide the West Wind. High Altitude, and good XC flights have been done from here. Very consistent site- better for XC than Boy Scout.
Nearby sites
Lee Vining (10) · Sweetwater (6) · Mammoth (17) · Yosemite (Glacier point) (no PG) (4) · McGee (Owens Valley) (47) · Bria Dog Ridge (Mammoth Lake) (13)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.