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genek

Since 21 Jul 2006
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East Po
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Sun Jan 31, 10 1:07 pm Idaho trip this week or next (maybe Feb 4-7) |
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Hey, thinking about maybe hitting up Idaho later this week or next week if conditions look good. I can't make the Snowkite Soldier event so figured I'd try this instead. I know a couple guys posted about cruising out there. If someone wants to carpool and share a room lemme know.
Monty and the rest of the crew, any advice on forecasts to check for the conditions? Also, would you guys wanna meet up and ride?
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buttersmoothcarver

Since 08 Oct 2008
246 Posts
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Sun Jan 31, 10 4:57 pm update |
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What a week it’s been so far, I’ve logged four sessions and one blue bird ski day up on the local hill (but didn’t see the owner Bruce Willis). This week was reserved for scouting out new found areas in the valley. I’ve driven over 400 miles dialing in different locations and aspects for different wind directions. The beginning of the week was pretty flat light and light easterlies, nothing to freak out on. Yesterday was stronger but we found two dozen other riders at “Last resort” , got a chance to meet some local boys and got some great action from cornice wind lip hits. But today was off the charts, I’m in awe of how good it can get out here in Fairfield, ID. After meeting a few ranchers and getting to know some “big fish” I got permission to kite a 140,000 archer ranch up in the hills. Bowls, gullies, flats and perfect up hill wind for some big taste flights. I have no pictures to prove this snowkite heaven exists (I was solo again) but use your imagination and trust me, it does! _________________ Sent from phone, please excuse typos.
Brad Gordon
Thermal Foundation
www.snowkiteadventures.com
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boarderchick

Since 10 Aug 2007
196 Posts
Wherever there's wind:-)
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Sun Jan 31, 10 6:01 pm |
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hey gene,
you can contact David at Solider Mountain Ranch... I was working with him on opening up some employee cabins for my clinic in February over there, and well management bought-off on it, and has extended it to the general public.
So, each cabin sleeps 6 people, it has a full kitchen and several bathrooms... The cost is $15.00/night per person, and it's like a "hostel"... So, you may sleep with 5 other people, or you many not, it's the luck of the draw I guess. But, that is an option for you if you are interested....
Just let him know I told you about it...
See ya,
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genek

Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
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Sun Jan 31, 10 6:51 pm |
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Thanks Brad and Janet. I'll look into it. _________________ The Slider Project, LLC
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akgrownmark
Since 10 Jul 2008
24 Posts
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Mon Feb 01, 10 4:49 am |
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I have been looking at the forecast for Fairfield, ID on noaa.gov. Hasnt really been looking windy. Which one do you look at, and what direction/ wind speed is doable there? Cant wait to check it out! |
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JMatic

Since 12 Aug 2008
252 Posts
Boise, In Dat Ho
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Gman

Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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JMatic

Since 12 Aug 2008
252 Posts
Boise, In Dat Ho
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Mon Feb 01, 10 10:09 am |
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Not Monty yo, Jason Mac--slight difference but whatev. |
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Gman

Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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JMatic

Since 12 Aug 2008
252 Posts
Boise, In Dat Ho
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Mon Feb 01, 10 10:53 am |
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Oh and shit yeah we wanna hook up & ride with you guys.
As long as you don't ask to launch or land you, that's for the spit and H20.....also I caught a leading edge to the face Sat by a newbie taking a lesson so watch yourselves out there, it's an effin' war ZONE~!
For real tho, sick conditions and deep POW everywhere right now.....Jah delivered the booty this year!!!  |
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Gman

Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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Moto

Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
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Mon Feb 01, 10 11:01 am |
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Gman wrote: | Sweet!
we will make sure to ski over your lines  |
Just make ser you sharpen yer edges before you go. Clean slices = way better than having that tangled around yo edges  _________________ Still rockin gojos, *ssless chaps, and ankle weights! |
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genek

Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
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Mon Feb 01, 10 11:13 am |
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Good info Jason. Thanks! Don't worry, we'll keep our GoJoes to ourselves.
I got some work stuff that came up for Thurs so thinking of heading out Thur after work (if someone shares driving) or Friday morning. Someone's gotta be jonesing to get out there... _________________ The Slider Project, LLC
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akgrownmark
Since 10 Jul 2008
24 Posts
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Mon Feb 01, 10 11:22 am |
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[quote="J.Matic"]It's blown atleast 12mph 15 of the last 20 days, don't trust the Federal Govt--especially NASA or NOAA."
Maybe after they tell us the truth about the moon landings, JFK, 9-11, and Roswell we can start trusting NOAA?
Thanks for the info, cya soon! |
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JMatic

Since 12 Aug 2008
252 Posts
Boise, In Dat Ho
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Mon Feb 01, 10 11:30 am |
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Phil--please lock this thread before the FBI flags NWkite and gets us all locked up a detainment camp--nice going AKGrown, now they're onto our conspiring ways!
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Snowkitesoldier

Since 14 Nov 2006
72 Posts
Boise, Idaho
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Mon Feb 01, 10 3:10 pm |
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Love to join you but I've got an avalanche certification course in Stanley, Idaho next weekend. A local from Fairfield was just killed in an avalanche out of Hill City, pretty close to kite base camp(not a kiter). Need to invest some time, brush up my avalanche skills and keep myself, friends and clients safe. I know this about wind, if I'm not there it will blow so plan your trip.
How to predict and forecast wind here in Idaho....and it has nothing to do with the amount of land I have access too:) Everything I know about this place tells me to just plan a trip and expect wind. I've got 8 years under my belt and I can tell you that if it is not blowing in one location, it is blowing somewhere very near. Forecasts rarely read 18-23 out of the northwest. Weather forecasts from NOAA are real general. SW@ 4=SW@19. NW@6=NW18. Just one of those things you get use to. Places to kite in every given wind direction, blown out here, go here. Light here, go here or no wind anywhere, time to ski or board at Soldier. Give me a ring before you head up and I'll give you a run down of what I look for and my best prediction for the weekend. I'll get you dialed. _________________ -Kite Soldiers Event- Fairfield, ID |
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undertow

Since 15 Feb 2008
371 Posts
BeaversBurg
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Mon Feb 01, 10 6:12 pm |
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Just saw this post, cool, my friend and I are heading out early Fri from HR. If you still need a ride genek let me know. It my first time out there and I cant wait!!!!  |
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