DESCRIPTION

Call Ted Smith @ 719.761.1486 for a site introduction. This is a potentially challenging site. A Site Introduction is mandatory before flying.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hike
- thermals
- xc

weather

Wind coming over the backside. Usually there are nice easterly thermal breezes for flying, however on high climb outs there can be a shear layer because the prevailing winds are generally west at altitude (12,000')

access

Take HWY 24 to 21st street in Colorado Springs, go south on 21st street to the stop light at Gold Camp Road. Turn right and follow it till the Section 16 trailhead parking lot which is very clearly marked.

regulation

Must be an USHPA licensed pilot.