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green turtle kiter
Since 11 Jul 2009
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 Sat Oct 23, 10 2:47 am Downhill and snow kiting |
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Looking for a spot that is both a mecca for regular skiing and snow kiting. These are the parameters that I seek.
Plenty for two teens to do after skiing.
Ski in ski out lodging available.
Easy access for snow kiting for a complete newbie to the snow kiting.
Direct flights from Florida.
Is there a such a place?
Btw I am a competent kiteboarder. Should I seek out lessons for snow kiting? Is the learning curve steep?
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
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| Sat Oct 23, 10 8:50 am Re: Downhill and snow kiting |
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2nd Sun Valley. I have not heard of any destination that is walking distance to a lift and snow kiting in the US but Sun Valley's 56 miles to Camas Prairie is about as close to First Class double-dipping conditions for your winter vacation as it gets.
Also, Sun Valley is great for kids, has good history and shopping to keep the wife happy. Idaho in general has a fun vibe and pricing options that won't break the bank.
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Btw I am a competent kiteboarder. Should I seek out lessons for snow kiting? Is the learning curve steep? |
No lessons if you already know the basics. Snowkiting is simple; Less resistance = less wind so rig small first. Launching and landing with a snowboard on or off can take a little practice. Know your terrain and watch out for barbed wire fences and hidden rock coverage......they both can mess up your day fast.
Ski with your kids before you snowkite.......you'll know why after you see Camas.
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
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LOOP
Since 08 Feb 2007
107 Posts
Ore-Ida
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| Sat Oct 23, 10 10:40 am |
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| Powder Mountain Utah!!!! Pretty sweet mountain if the wind is not blowin, sweet kiting if it is. Both accessed from the same parking lot. Also plenty to do down in the town of Ogden as well as a fair share at the resort Im sure.
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green turtle kiter
Since 11 Jul 2009
48 Posts
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| Sat Oct 23, 10 5:12 pm |
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| Thanks for the tips. I will check them out.
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sirmichaelo
Since 26 Mar 2010
353 Posts
Maui
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| Sat Oct 23, 10 6:06 pm |
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North shore Maui.
Thats always my answer.
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waynepjh
Since 27 Jul 2008
212 Posts
jackson wy
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| Sat Oct 23, 10 6:50 pm |
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Jackson Wyoming! You have one of the best resorts in the country and more kite spots within an hours drive than anywhere! Kiting 6-7 days a week! I have been to almost all the kiting events multiple times and there is no better place. The camas prarie is an awesome spot but "Sun Valley"??? no comparison! We are a small group of kiters and we get after it and love showing others around. There is not much info online but I would help with any questions just pm me I have some good conections! I have been a ski bum here for 20 years! If you are on facebook there is some info on "jackson hole kiters" page.
Let it snow! wayne
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buttersmoothcarver
Since 08 Oct 2008
246 Posts
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| Sat Oct 23, 10 10:41 pm |
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I agree with Wayne, JH is the place for both kiting and world class sking all in the same place. In 2006 I stayed at HostelX kited across the street (poached it, probably not cool now days). Next day rode the tram and you could see the tracks from the previous day kite session. If I knew the perspective I would have tried to spell something in the snow.
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mmac
Since 15 May 2005
93 Posts
SC
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| Sun Oct 24, 10 5:52 pm |
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| Sick pic Wayne!
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windslayer
Since 30 Apr 2007
153 Posts
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| Sun Oct 24, 10 7:42 pm |
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PARK CITY UT!! 7 MAJOR ski/snowboard areas, windy alot of the time, the best POWDER on EARTH, and so much open terrain ALL OVER the fricking place!!! Money to be made to in the restaurant industry!! There is NO where in the world with this capability!!
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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green turtle kiter
Since 11 Jul 2009
48 Posts
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| Wed Oct 27, 10 11:42 am |
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| Yikes. Is that camera angle or is he really that high?
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craz z
Since 01 Dec 2008
130 Posts
Montana
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| Wed Oct 27, 10 12:54 pm |
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No angles just high but there was certainly some angels with him.
Don't forget montana butte/ BTM head to discovery rent a house for a week hit the slopes hit the lake hit the haggin.
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waynepjh
Since 27 Jul 2008
212 Posts
jackson wy
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| Thu Oct 28, 10 7:24 am |
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He was really high on that jump! I was standing on a big cliff and he was out in front of it! 200-300 feet maybe. He was not to siked on it though he meant to do a smaller glide close to the ground. toooo much lift!
we have been getting dumped on and there is 3-5 feet of snow! Kiting is on! I hope this is just a taste of whats to come! Here is another from treasure mt.
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green turtle kiter
Since 11 Jul 2009
48 Posts
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| Thu Oct 28, 10 7:44 am Out of control? |
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Was he in control of his altitude or was he being carried by the wind with little or no control?
200 ft? That is pure nuts.
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waynepjh
Since 27 Jul 2008
212 Posts
jackson wy
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| Thu Oct 28, 10 8:36 am |
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| The wind was building during a break and he jumped on a steep part of the hill with 25-30 mph wind! Sending him up! He was under control but higher than he wanted. It's easy to glide under a kite just not very safe. We try to fly back and forth staying close to the ground!
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