January/February glider vacation. FL, AZ or CA?

[Flying Lizard]

I got my add-on last winter, here: http://www.miamigliders.com. Great people, I recommend them 100%. There was normally some lift in the afternoon, when fair weather cumulus would build.

But variety is the spice of life, and if I go again this winter, I'm just wondering if the weather in Phoenix, Tuscon or SoCal is going to be good for soaring. Any local knowledge would be appreciated!

 

[Jim Logajan]

I think Minden NV is supposed to have occasional great mountain wave soaring at times during the winter:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minden-Tahoe_Airport