Paiute (Bishop- Owens Valley)
SW to NW facing thermal site · 2,919 m takeoff · 1,621 m height gain
Overview
Paiute (Bishop- Owens Valley) is a mountain site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 2,919 m. It works best in south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly and southerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.
- This is a huge site with big mountains and deep canyons. The terrain is harsh desert with rocky spines. The launch is 4K above the valley; you can climb a thousand feet higher and still be only half-way up the mountain. Source: ParaglidingEarth
When to go
Flyable days per month in a typical year.
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Local weather notes
- The Owens Valley is quite exposed, so wind direction and strength changes can be rapid and dangerous. A landing in the mountains will likely keep you there overnight, so carry sufficient water and supplies. Source: ParaglidingEarth
Getting there
Nearest airports
- BIH Eastern Sierra Regional Airport19 km
- MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport51 km
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport153 km
Where to stay
The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.
- Bishop21 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
Things to do
For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Paiute (Bishop- Owens Valley).
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