On 22 Oct 2003 16:47:35 -0700, (Martin Kosina)
wrote:

I was up there on Saturday, too, the wind was more like 220@40 at 10K.
Strong SW flow, fairly typical for this weather pattern. There tends
to be a very strong downdraft on the lee side of the mountain (usually
NE side). Flying *over* the rim can be a fun ride (northbound only!),
but make sure you have plenty of room, the downdraft inside the crater
can be quite spectacular.

That must be the reason for the three mile 3000 AGL recommendation,
which I've never tried to bust.

If things clear up I'm probably going back today.

Rob

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