Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2869 m, viento 22 km/h.
Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 2869 m
CAPE: 320
LI: -2.4
Grandeur
12🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 1866 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3092 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3092 m
CAPE: 230
LI: -1.8
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3711 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 3711 m
CAPE: 260
LI: -2.1
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3772 m, viento 16 km/h.
Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 3772 m
CAPE: 250
LI: -1.8
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Takeoff description
Hike up towards Grandeur Peak. There are several places to launch. Good launch at central spine (grassy area approx. 5900 ft); more technically difficult launch on southern spine (6200 ft). Good launch where both spines converge (6500 ft).
About this site
Grandeur is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Mount Olympus. Takeoff elevation is 1866 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 12/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.