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Bellyache Ridge

13🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2641 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1859

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3085 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 3085 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -1.5
2026-08-1981

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2536 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h), con precipitación 1.4 mm.

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 2536 m
CAPE: 550
LI: -3.9
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3058 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 3058 m
CAPE: 250
LI: -1.3
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3626 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 3626 m
CAPE: 70
LI: -1.4

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Takeoff description

Both landing and launch are paved drive to locations. Bellyache is a P2 rated site and registered by the local Vail Soaring Club. Visiting pilots and tandem passengers are urged to contact David Champaign at: www.VailValleyParagliding.com or Greg Kelley at www.aircrossusa.com

About this site

Bellyache Ridge is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Edwards. Takeoff elevation is 2641 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.