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Denver Basin is an extreme alpine snowkite spot at 3,859m altitude in the San Juan Mountains. One of the highest snowkite spots in North America. Open alpine terrain above treeline with powerful high-altitude winds. Reserved for experienced riders due to extreme altitude and isolation.

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Denver Basin: when to go?

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Season · peak

177h

in February · 24 rideable days

The season runs from November to April, peaking in February: 21 rideable days a month and 177 hours of usable wind, at -6 °C. The low point is June, at 0 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 40%13-20 knots · 44%21-30 knots · 15%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 44% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at -11 °C. The wettest month is March, with 71 mm. Snow depth peaks in February, at 91 cm.

Monthly averages: Denver Basin

Monthly averages — Denver Basin — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	19.5	128 h	-11 °C	36 mm
February	24.0	177 h	-7 °C	50 mm
March	22.5	181 h	-7 °C	71 mm
April	19.5	153 h	-3 °C	35 mm
May	5.5	40 h	2 °C	32 mm
June	0.0	0 h	11 °C	27 mm
July	0.0	0 h	12 °C	7 mm
August	0.0	0 h	12 °C	18 mm
September	0.0	0 h	8 °C	36 mm
October	6.0	39 h	3 °C	63 mm
November	18.5	134 h	-3 °C	47 mm
December	23.0	154 h	-5 °C	26 mm

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Technical details of Denver Basin spot

The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW.

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Spot opening date

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Spot type: Freeride (Ski touring access)
Altitude: 3,859 m

Hazards

Extreme altitude 3,859m — severe altitude sickness, pulmonary edema possible. Rapid hypothermia from extreme wind chill. High avalanche risk. Sudden blizzards with total whiteout. Alpine terrain with cornices, cliffs, and hidden crevasses. No rapid rescue possible. Extreme UV reflected by snow — protection mandatory.

Additional information

Alpine terrain above treeline. Wind-blown snow alternating between deep powder and scoured surfaces. Cornices and massive snowdrifts. Varied terrain with slopes and flat areas.

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