Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2774 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h).
Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 2774 m
CAPE: 210
LI: -2.1
Mosquito Pass
28🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 4018 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2607 m, viento fuerte (35 km/h).
Wind max: 35 km/h
Base: 2607 m
CAPE: 160
LI: -2.3
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2638 m, viento 21 km/h.
Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 2638 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -1.8
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1833 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 0.8 mm.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1833 m
CAPE: 360
LI: -1.9
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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.
About this site
Mosquito Pass is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Leadville. Takeoff elevation is 4018 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 28/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, S, SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.