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JMatic
Since 12 Aug 2008
252 Posts
Boise, In Dat Ho
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 Tue May 19, 09 8:44 am Snowkiting Wallowa Mtns--NE Oregon |
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The Gondola opens at Wallowa this weekend and a group of us are thinking about Snowkiting the summit area, I've scoped it out several times (in summer, no snow) and area is above treeline and windswept--question is, how windswept?
Anyone have any experience Snowkiting anywhere near there at high elevation, please keep side comments in cheek, this question isn't coming from a Noob to high elev kiting so post if you have good info on the area.
Sat/Sun forecast is calling for NW light teens in the valley, hoping that translates into mid-20's up top. Talked to the company and they allow ski/boards/packs, etc so it's a go unless specifically banned, which they said it was not to their knowledge.
Any info? It'd be appreciated.....
J.Mac |
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JMatic
Since 12 Aug 2008
252 Posts
Boise, In Dat Ho
Obsessed
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| Thu May 21, 09 12:50 pm no info.......where u Snowkiters at? |
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bump for a couple comments, come on Snowkiters--where you at?
Need some info on NE Oregon Snowkiting, Wallowa specifically....anyone out there? |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Thu May 21, 09 1:08 pm |
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Our buddy Toby (kitetele on forum) goes to the Wallowa's every year, and but I don't think he has ever tried snowkiting there. I think he says there are areas that look like they had potential but no wind.
He'd probably answer your questions but he's in Europe right now (bastard.)  |
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JMatic
Since 12 Aug 2008
252 Posts
Boise, In Dat Ho
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| Thu May 21, 09 1:16 pm coolio--thanks Pkh |
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figures, I was in Europe last week and there was no wind...now there's wind in Wallowa's and only way to find out if its doable is trial and error.
Worse case scenario I end up doing a sick glide all the way into Hells Canyon, supposed to be solid up there but we'll see.
I'll post pics if it works....late |
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