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Peterson Butte


DESCRIPTION

Fall/winter/spring site open November 1 through May 31. Insured site, current USHPA members only. Contact site liaison for temporary membership if visiting from abroad.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- flatland
- hanggliding
- hike
- soaring
- thermals

weather

Winds may increase rapidly and significant gradient may be present aloft. Clouds and fog may form below and in front. Stay well clear of terrain and be prepared to descend if conditions strengthen. HG pilots have been caught in strong winds aloft, unable to penetrate and escape. Spring weather may be particularly unstable and change rapidly.

access

Interstate 5 to Lebanon exit, then east on US 34. South on Steckley Rd, becomes Sand Ridge, then east into farm driveway.

regulation

H2/P2 minimum rating, USHPA membership required for access to site.

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