Peanut Launch, De Beque

• Wind directionSSW (200°) → WSW (250°)
• Ideal speed5–12 mph
• Upper limits≤ 17 mph base · gusts ≤ 32

Peanut Launch is part of the De Beque / Book Cliffs western-slope paragliding complex (near High Lonesome Ranch, Stovepipe, Douglas Pass), elev ~7986 ft MSL. paraglidingEarth orientation hint is S/SW/W, so the launch faces roughly SW-W and works best with a SW-to-WSW wind blowing straight up the face; ideal arc centered ~200-250 deg, marginal/crosswind edges out to ~170 and ~280. No Peanut-specific published numbers were found, so speed/direction figures are inferred from the well-documented neighboring Stovepipe launch (RMHPA club guide: ideal dir 170-220, okay 140-240; ideal ~8 mph base with ~5 mph gust factor; usable 0-17 mph; P3 rating) shifted to Peanut's more westerly orientation. HAZARDS: high-altitude site with thin air and long takeoff runs; thermic/turbulent midday air; watch for dust devils, especially when landing early; demanding launch with limited abort options. BEST TIME: smooth evening glass-off soaring - in summer launch ~6 pm or later; winter (Dec-Feb) flyable any time of day. Treat as an intermediate/advanced (P3-ish) high-desert mountain site; confirm current access, exact launch orientation, and conditions with local pilots / RMHPA before flying.