Walshes launch (Aspen morning)
📍 Colorado , Pitkin County · Nearest city: Aspen (5 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 3402 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
39.14940, -106.81900Loading 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 | 0.28 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Grassy and large
Rules and notes
East LZ: see above! - no flying closer to the gondola than 1000ft/ 300m! - no flying NW / W of North-LZ due to proximity of Aspen AD!!
Pilot comments
site guide: https://www.aspenparagliding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/siteguide_aspen2019.pdf
Nearby sites
Ruthies Launch (Aspen afternoon) (7) · Independence Pass (9) · Mount Massive (9) · Crested Butte Mountain (12) · Mount Elbert (31) · Ivanhoe Lake (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.