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How long till the Columbia is beginner friendly again?
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luke

Since 06 Jul 2005
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PostWed Jun 29, 11 9:49 am    beginner friendly Columbia Reply with quote

HI beej,
The Columbia has all sorts of conditions. Expert to beginner. Flat water, swells, current, and no current.
Hit 3-mile for the largest flat water spot on the Columbia. It also has steady winds. You launch directly into a huge lagoon protected on all 4 sides with no current. Plenty of space.

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beej

Since 16 Jul 2010
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PostWed Jun 29, 11 10:59 am    3- mile Reply with quote

Luke, where is 3 mile? I have no clue where this is, but it sounds great.

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HRnico

Since 22 Mar 2008
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PostWed Jun 29, 11 11:24 am    stopped and checked it out in March Reply with quote

I think it is around exit 150 on I-84. The exit sign says Three Mile Canyon, about 15 miles East of Arllington. There is nothing there so bring everything you need. Looks like a fun flat water local. and the sweel is said to be good as well
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beej

Since 16 Jul 2010
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PostWed Jun 29, 11 11:29 am    Is this it? Reply with quote

Is this it? I'm excited to go!

http://maps.google.com/maps?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=75906+Threemile+Road+Boardman,+OR+97818&fb=1&gl=us&hq=75906+Threemile+Road&hnear=0x54bd4c92d6744edd:0x605acc954a7b6ad1,Boardman,+OR&ei=eHcLTt_2DIPXiALk0pAo&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&ved=0CAQQtgM

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beej

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PostWed Jun 29, 11 11:35 am    Oh, and forecast? Reply with quote

Any reliable way to know the forecast for 3 mile?

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holly

Since 09 Jul 2006
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PostWed Jun 29, 11 3:31 pm     Reply with quote

don't go to 3mile. it sucks!!! there are big snakes in the water and I herd that the crazy locals will cut your lines if you not looking.. sauvies and jones are the best place for beginners.. trust me!

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corey4x4man

Since 13 Jun 2011
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PostWed Jun 29, 11 3:36 pm     Reply with quote

lol thats rough.......

beej- we could always take the boat out and anchor up in the middle and have a casting competitions with heavy gear on sturgeon rods! Who knows may catch a big snake or a crazy local!

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beej

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PostWed Jun 29, 11 3:43 pm    Corey Reply with quote

Wow, 3 mile sounds like the great Eminem Joint "8 Mile" Lets go catch some locals Corey!

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beej

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PostWed Jun 29, 11 3:46 pm    Snake and Locals Reply with quote

Are the snakes venomous or just creepy? Are the locals murderers or just line cutters?

Either way, I may steer clear. Bummer. Sounded pretty cool.

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Blazeheliski

Since 30 Mar 2011
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PostWed Jun 29, 11 3:57 pm     Reply with quote

I think you can see the snakes in this diagram..........

http://home.earthlink.net/~crzybdhd/wind/gorge/threemilecanyon.html

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kochease

Since 03 Jul 2008
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PostWed Jun 29, 11 4:41 pm     Reply with quote

looks good to me, I will be in boardman for a 10 days first of August. nice to know there are other spots to kite other than Arlington. Tried kiting boardman last 2 years but winds are unreliable and those damn goat head weeds put 15 holes in my leading edge even though I pumped up on clean pavement and drift launched. Still get holes.

Maybe I can run over some snakes and toss them at some locals if they mess with my lines

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