Beaver
📍 Wyoming , Teton County · Nearest city: Hoback (12 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2123 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
43.28140, -110.63200Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:48 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2452 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~2452m · wind 24 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~730 m, strong wind (31 km/h), precipitation 2.0 mm.
base ~730m · wind 31 km/h · precip 2.0mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~461 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 1.0 mm.
base ~461m · wind 11 km/h · precip 1.0mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Steep; treed; very loose footing.
Pilot comments
Works best in light to moderate W winds. Please contact the local club before flying this site.
Nearby sites
Curtis Canyon (10) · Nelson's (9) · Snow King (Jackson) (6) · East Gros Ventre Butte (EGVB) (18) · Phillips Ridge (17) · Rendezvous Peak/ JHMR (Jackson Hole Mountain Resort) (19)