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Walt s Point - Horseshoe (Owens Valley- Lone Pine- Bishop)

51⛔ Not flyable

USA · Takeoff 2771 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0230

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2982 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 2982 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.3
2026-10-0350

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2161 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2161 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.8
2026-10-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2438 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2438 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.0
2026-10-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2115 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2115 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.4

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Takeoff description

Launch is either known as Walt's Point or Horseshoe. This is more a HG site than a place for PG - as the launch requires a special technique: lay out your glider across the TO with the right wing tip right at the edge of launch; the bring up the right side first... After TO turn right towards the small saddle (but don NOT fly across) - normally the thermals are right there.

About this site

Walt s Point - Horseshoe (Owens Valley- Lone Pine- Bishop) is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Lone Pine. Takeoff elevation is 2771 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 51/100. 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.