Blossom Valley Paragliding San Diego: Complete XC Playbook & 1-Hour Flight to El Capitan (25km Loop)

This is a complete playbook for anyone new to Blossom Valley Paragliding in San Diego.

In this detailed 35-minute edited video, I show you the full 1-hour real-time flight — from launch at Blossom Valley all the way across to El Capitan and completing the 25km (15.5 mile) loop back.
Bonus footage of my second flight to enjoy glass off after I returned.

Perfect for intermediate pilots ready to step up to real XC flying at one of San Diego’s best backcountry sites.

What you’ll see & learn:
• Site overview, best conditions & launch access
• Pre-flight checks, wing inspection & launch technique
• Working the valley thermals and staying up
• The critical crossing to El Capitan (altitude, line choices, decision points)
• Flying the Rockpile area safely
• Descent planning, landing options & safety margins
• Pro tips that make this flight repeatable and fun

If you’re planning your first flight at Blossom or want to finally make the El Capitan crossing, this video will save you a ton of trial and error.

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Resources:
• San Diego Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (SDHGPA): sdhgpa.com
• Blossom Valley site updates & contacts via SDHGPA

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