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knewschool
Since 23 Dec 2010
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Wyoming
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 Tue Nov 01, 11 9:38 am Big Horns, Wyoming...First Winter Session...Awesome! |
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Pascal Joubert and I were watching the costal forecasts for an off season kitesurfing adventure on the coast when Pascal mentioned Noah’s post on the Big Horns. We saw another storm coming on Monday and Tuesday so there it was!
The first day was full of exploration and it didn’t take but a mile tack before we were at Bald Mountain on the South slope. I was snapping a couple pictures of Pascal climbing this cool ridge when he turned straight off and flew down. He tacked straight to me and said “there’s a big SW facing slope right over the back of that ridge, let’s go!” Once we found that we were kids in a candy store. Gliding all sorts of ways, with big turns on the way down, some of the time I would launch and look back and see Pascal flying right behind me. It was incredible flying. One hill gave up really long glides and amazing powder runs below. It was on for the rest of the week.
Bald Mountain was giving up the most fun terrain. There’s one great bowl that’s super easy to climb and glide off with a massive landing area. When the wind turns west one of the best spots is right by the standard parking (Little Baldy). The last 2 days the wind was Northerly and we ended up enjoying the NW face of Mt Baldy. There’s great gliding available there too and these giant half pipe shapes that are really fun to play in.
The powder stashes were plentiful but dwindled as the week went on and strong wind scoured. I do however have a core shot and a bunch of scratches on my board so plan on bumping the bottom here and there if you want to be on the terrain.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday gave way to some really fun kiting with good friends from all over. Pascal and I weren’t the only ones to haul 6 hours to dip into the snow. The locals I met knew every inch of the place and were from Sheridan and Cody for the most part. Great people all with solid skills, makes for an epic adventure.
I’m going to say if you’re a terrain kiting buff the Big Horn’s are world class. It’s hands down one of the best spots in the country to date. Explore the Big Horns!
Cheers! - Will Taggart
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| Rider Pascal Joubert. Photo Will Taggart |
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| Rider Will Taggart. Photo Clint Green |
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| Rider Pascal Joubert. Photo Will Taggart |
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1873 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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| Tue Nov 01, 11 9:44 am |
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| Nice! love the big horns!
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2620 Posts
The 503
METAL
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| Tue Nov 01, 11 10:04 am |
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DROOL!
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
919 Posts
Home Valley, Wa.
Bigfoot
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dpow
Since 13 May 2011
83 Posts
Seattle, WA
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| Tue Nov 01, 11 4:44 pm |
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| That looks amazing. Deep pow.
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lykaneagle
Since 14 Apr 2011
76 Posts
Oregon City
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| Wed Nov 02, 11 4:01 pm |
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| wow
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MIXWELL
Since 10 Mar 2007
496 Posts
LGP COUGAR HUNTING ChEETO SLAYER
Windmixer
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| Wed Nov 02, 11 7:50 pm |
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holy sh*t  
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lewmt
Since 04 Aug 2010
182 Posts
MT
Stoked
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| Thu Nov 03, 11 5:43 am |
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| Riding w/ Will, Noah, Cale etc is incredible - really shows a guy how far up there the bar is set. Good times at Bear Lodge after. 10" new up there this week....more this weekend.
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specialk
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| Thu Nov 03, 11 8:49 am |
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| Hey guys! How long does it take to get to the Big Horns in the winter from Pinedale (road closure issues, etc.)?!
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
597 Posts
Addicted
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| Thu Nov 03, 11 9:21 am |
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| Those are probably the most motivating snow kite shots i've seen that weren't in a mag. Dewd, you got me feelin' it. Lets get a big horn trip together
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waynepjh
Since 27 Jul 2008
212 Posts
jackson wy
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| Thu Nov 03, 11 10:15 am |
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| specialk wrote: | | Hey guys! How long does it take to get to the Big Horns in the winter from Pinedale (road closure issues, etc.)?! |
I think it will take you between 5 to 51/2 hours. You live in pinedale? Many spots at the top of my hitlist in pinedale!! trying to get my wife to let me go to the biggies sat -sun this weekend!
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J_Matic
Since 14 Oct 2011
158 Posts
InDaHo
Stoked
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| Thu Nov 03, 11 10:46 am |
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Incredible pics, added fuel to my snowkite addiction. Pack the car, I'm outta here! 
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PinkyBoarder
Since 04 May 2011
45 Posts
Seattle, WA
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| Thu Nov 03, 11 7:25 pm |
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Wow, breath taking photos! Let's go!
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Aeolus
Since 20 Apr 2010
354 Posts
Gold Beach, OR
OR-SoCo-Aficionado
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| Fri Nov 04, 11 6:12 am |
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| Redline the stoke meter!
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Djoubs
Since 05 Nov 2011
7 Posts
Wyoming
Kook
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waynepjh
Since 27 Jul 2008
212 Posts
jackson wy
Stoked
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| Sat Nov 05, 11 8:34 am |
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| Great video pascal! Now i'm super bummed to have missed that trip! Epic october session!
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
Sandbagger
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| Mon Nov 07, 11 6:13 pm |
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so when does the road to the bighorn stash close??? Noah or any qualified kitee.
Gracias... may have to jet there this week .....
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