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Mount Howard

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Mount Howard

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Spot Details

PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Required
Launch faces
N, NE, NW
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
Tram-accessed club site requiring current Eagle Cap club membership, waiver, current USHPA membership, P3 rating with TUR signoff, and first-visit orientation. Purchase/verify tram access and contact the club about a week before travel.
Site rules
  • Maintain Eagle Cap club and USHPA membership
  • Hold P3 plus TUR signoff
  • Complete the first-visit club orientation
  • Contact the club about a week ahead and verify tram/LZ status
Launch directions
N, NE, NW
Direction notes
Primary north with northeast or northwest components under current club guidance.
Safety notes
  • High-alpine launch with rapid wind and weather changes
  • Primary Wallowa delta LZ is commonly flooded June through early August
  • Alternate moraine landing is technically demanding
  • Tram hours, clouds, lake breeze and strong north components can eliminate a safe flight
Additional notes
North-oriented alpine launch reached by Wallowa Lake Tramway, with north, northwest and northeast components. Landing planning is seasonal and club-managed.
Map pin (exact launch)
The Eagle Cap guide and PGE/OSM records identify the tram-accessed Mount Howard launch.
Navigation warning
Coordinate with Eagle Cap Paragliding Club at least a week ahead and verify tram operations. The primary delta LZ can flood in June, July and early August; do not assume it is usable.
Official website
https://www.eaglecapparaglidingclub.com/siteguide

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