The launch is 3550' feet above the lake.
John Saltveit's, December 1997: Mt. Howard faces the prevailing high pressure direction, north in this area. Long hike (1/2 mile) downhill and northeast to steep area for launch. You very well may have to no-wind launch, and it isn't an easy place to do it. The main lift is in front of a steep face in front and just to left of launch.
Todd Weigand's blog:
http://wallowaparagliding.blogspot.com/
This blog was created for informational purposes about the Mt. Howard site development project. Todd has been working with the Forest Service since 2002 to obtain a permit to remove some trees at the top of Mt. Howard with hopes of creating a user friendly launch site.