Walt s Point - Horseshoe (Owens Valley- Lone Pine- Bishop)
DESCRIPTION
From http://www.karicastle.com/flyingsites.htm This is the famous launch point of many world records that were set years ago! It's a great morning site, and launch is directly off a pull-off on the paved road. It's a cakewalk launch for hangies and a flat slope then off a cliff launch for PG's. Advanced pilots only! Make sure the winds are not out of the west before you fly! It's not a fun ride flying the Sierra's when its blowing over the back!!!ACTIVITIES
- paragliding- hanggliding
- thermals
- xc
weather
Thermals can be VERY strong: PG's normally don't fly here June - early September; Many met links: http://karicastle.com/owens-valley-wx/access
From Bishop: 1 hour to Lone Pine, 1 hour to the top on a 2WD paved road.regulation
Max Alt: 17999ft!Take off
WALT S POINT - HORSESHOE (OWENS VALLEY- LONE PINE- BISHOP)WindNNEESESSWWNW