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What we look for at Peavine Peak
Wind direction
NE (45°) → SE (135°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
6–14 mph
Ceiling · Paragliding
≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23
Top of the range for paragliding (any rating) — switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.
East-facing bowl on Peavine Peak (~8,200 ft) north of Reno; the documented launch is 'Peavine SEast.' Works best in a NE-through-SE wind, with N and SSE as marginal edges; a small west slope can be soared in a W flow. Thin air and short, punchy thermal cycles — a 2024 report logged E/SE 7–9 mph gusting ~13 with rough launch cycles. Hazards: rocky terrain, lee rotor if the wind goes over the back, and antenna towers near the summit. Best at morning thermal start or evening glass-off; drive-up access. Confirm current free-flight access with a local pilot.
Window data compiled from bhgc.org — public site guides and club resources.
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