Telluride Air Force Site Info

Summer, morning:

East into Bear Creek
Launch is steep but grassy
Cycles are typically light
Light wind reverse is preferable over forward
Often a convergence forms

Summer, afternoon

West off Gold Hill
Broad, grassy launch
Winds 250-300 optimal
Cycles >18mph not recommended

Winter

We typically fly during the heat of the day
Paragliding/snow shoe passes available for $10
Must wear skis on non-detachable lifts
Top landing Gold Hill/Ski area is not allowed

Two PG LZs (yellow) are Town Park and Pearl. Hazards (red) include barbed wire fence and pond. Town park may have hazards such as dogs, trees, people, goal posts & fences.

Hang gliders can now land again on The Valley Floor! Thanks to everyone who helped make that happen.