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rePete
Since 18 Dec 2007
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Thu Sep 28, 17 8:23 pm Viento State Park |
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I talked with the Park Manager for Viento State Park today. He will try to get it opened for day use in a few weeks. Pray for rain for containment of the Eagle Creek Fire. It grew another 1000 acres yesterday. Probably more today. |
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
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Pure Stoke Sports
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ay
Since 11 Oct 2008
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HR - ME
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Fri Sep 29, 17 6:24 pm https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5584/ |
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Daily Update
Eagle Creek Fire
September 28, 2017 - 9:00 a.m.
Fire Information: 541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.)
eaglecreekfire2017@gmail.com
Approximate Fire Size: 48,831 acres
Approximate Fire Containment: 46%
Summary:
An infra-red flight was flown last night which showed minimal areas of active fire, none of which posed a threat to containment, but that continue to produce smoke that can be seen. With additional data analysis a more precise acreage estimate has been established at 48,831 acres. |
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rePete
Since 18 Dec 2007
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Mosier, Oregon
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Sat Sep 30, 17 7:37 am |
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Just passing on what the Viento State Park manager told me. We had several days of dry east winds and the fire is less than 50% contained. |
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
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Sat Sep 30, 17 5:00 pm |
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rePete wrote: | Just passing on what the Viento State Park manager told me. We had several days of dry east winds and the fire is less than 50% contained. |
Sorry for the comment, was caught off guard as to how large the burn still is at this moment.
Also, very much appreciate the Viento update. Had been meaning to call down there this week, as Viento is my regular 'go to' kiting spot in the Fall.
Thanks again rePete! _________________ Pure Stoke Sports
Hood River, OR
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
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Sun Oct 01, 17 12:01 pm |
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Also a good east wind spot in the winter. I think I got like 50 days there one winter. 60 mph at rooster means the steadiest 10 m wind you will ever kite in the gorge. You will however be freezing in the 38 degree water and freezing wind. I imagine with foiling now you hardly ever would fall in. |
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
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Tue Oct 03, 17 10:10 am |
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I am not in touch with the park supervisors and they are having a meeting this Wednesday to discuss reopening certain closed areas, and will contact me as soon as they have a good idea about how they would like to handle Viento.
It was a good communication, and might hopefully re-open some discussions for launch improvments that were left unfinished from a couple of years ago. _________________ Pure Stoke Sports
Hood River, OR
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that_guy_stu
Since 22 Sep 2012
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Tue Oct 03, 17 12:49 pm |
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Might as well chip in the news that Weatherflow will be installing a new weather station on Marker 28 sometime in mid October. Normally I'd wait and announce the network addition until after we are collecting data but since there is a "Viento State Park" thread I figured I'd make an exception.
We've got the USCG permissions, the equipment in stock and a boat ride lined up. No guarantees on how well this new site will reflect wind speeds vs. where you actually ride but we figured it was worth a try.
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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Tue Oct 03, 17 1:04 pm |
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that_guy_stu wrote: | Might as well chip in the news that Weatherflow will be installing a new weather station on Marker 28 sometime in mid October. Normally I'd wait and announce the network addition until after we are collecting data but since there is a "Viento State Park" thread I figured I'd make an exception.
We've got the USCG permissions, the equipment in stock and a boat ride lined up. No guarantees on how well this new site will reflect wind speeds vs. where you actually ride but we figured it was worth a try.
- Stuart |
A station at Viento will be much appreciated by anyone planning a downwinder - especially the SUP and Kite people! |
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eric
Since 13 Jan 2006
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Tue Oct 03, 17 5:18 pm |
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Can any foil folks who use Viento on easterilies chip in about submerged hazards to one's foil,self launching etc? |
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
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Pure Stoke Sports
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Tue Oct 03, 17 10:35 pm |
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ldhr wrote: | that_guy_stu wrote: | Might as well chip in the news that Weatherflow will be installing a new weather station on Marker 28 sometime in mid October. Normally I'd wait and announce the network addition until after we are collecting data but since there is a "Viento State Park" thread I figured I'd make an exception.
We've got the USCG permissions, the equipment in stock and a boat ride lined up. No guarantees on how well this new site will reflect wind speeds vs. where you actually ride but we figured it was worth a try.
- Stuart |
A station at Viento will be much appreciated by anyone planning a downwinder - especially the SUP and Kite people! |
I will be soooooooo stoked to have a Viento location for wind!!!! _________________ Pure Stoke Sports
Hood River, OR
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hood-River-OR/2nd-Wind-Sports/35891485558?ref=mf
www.Purestokesports.com |
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