Williams Peak

§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21

Williams Peak is a beautiful high mountain site in Colorado. There are two primary launches and two landing areas. This is primarily a thermal site though on some occasions it is possible to ridge soar the upper launch.

Williams can be flown as a H2 in morning or late day under calm conditions. The upper launch provides for sled rides of about 7 minutes to the lake LZ.

The lower launch may be flown by more a more experienced H2. Midday conditions require a H3 due to the more challenging thermal conditions.

Being a mountain site you must pay careful attention to the weather. It can change very quickly. Wind speeds can go from calm to 40mph in less than 30 minutes.

Good launch skills are critical due to the altitudes of the launches. Pilots coming from coastal sites who are use to one step launches will be very wise to have an experienced mountain pilot coach them during their launch.

You must run out your launch properly. A dozen steps isn’t unusual in lighter winds.

Due to snow on the road to launch Williams is typically unflyable from November to early May.

The upper launch can be unreachable until early June some years

Has 3 different launch points. The best wind direction is 264 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.

You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.

§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeW · 264° ±0°

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