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mauiwater
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 Mon Dec 05, 05 9:11 pm Snowkiting in Bingen; Bend |
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Does anyone know if there is still decent snowpack in Bingen? Watched the video on ussnowkiite and it looks awesome.
Also, does anyone know of places in Bend and Central Oregon that would be good for snowkiting? |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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| Fri Dec 09, 05 8:10 am Re: Snowkiting in Bingen; Bend |
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| mauiwater wrote: | Does anyone know if there is still decent snowpack in Bingen? Watched the video on ussnowkiite and it looks awesome.
Also, does anyone know of places in Bend and Central Oregon that would be good for snowkiting? |
I was hoping somebody else would answer because my knowledge is limited. I know Mike from Kite-Line.com has told me they kited in Wickiup Reservoir when it had snowed. I guess the problem is usually just getting enough snow.
I kited once in Sunriver next to the airport. Jumped the fence into one of the pastures. Didn't have a lot of room, so I did a lot of turning. It was a blast though, my first snowkiting experience. I used a B5 foil (which turns like a dog, especially on the short bar I had.) Probably about a foot of fresh snow on the ground. Wind was maybe 8-10mph, but you really don't need that much in snow. |
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pjc
Since 06 Mar 2005
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| Fri Dec 09, 05 11:07 am |
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I have also heard east of the divide the problem is getting (and keeping) adequate snow. I have a friend in John Day whose job requires her to drive all around Eastern Oregon, and whenever I ask if she's spied some good snowkiting spots she says the same thing --- "usually windy, usually no snow".
Maybe high up Bachelor there's something, but then the problem would be getting there. |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
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| Fri Dec 09, 05 12:22 pm |
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One place you may try at Bachelor is just past the snowmobile parking lot. Go to the last parking lot called Dutchman flats. There is a huge flat area there. You can walk from the parking lot. They dont let snowmobiles ride thru there anymore so you should be safe. Not sure how windy it is though.
If you go please post pics!
Mark |
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