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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Mon Dec 29, 14 9:55 am Enough snow for Soldier mountain road trip? |
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Looks like cold weather this week and warming for the weekend.
Any idea if Soldier mountain has enough snow for snow kiting?
roadside camera: http://lb.511.idaho.gov/idlb/cameras/camera.jsf?id=35
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Johnb
Since 02 Aug 2010
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Mon Dec 29, 14 10:06 am |
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I joined the Snow kite Idaho Yahoo group and there have been several emails flying around that conditions have been very good. To quote the update send on Sunday:
"Camas was the best it's been in 3 years. Soft snow, good coverage and some good wind early before it died off."
They are saying the wind forecast for the next week is not looking good though.
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k3rm1t
Since 14 Feb 2014
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Thu Jan 01, 15 10:37 am |
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Ha! That's my quote!
The snow was very good last week but the winds have been calm this week unfortunately. At least it looks like it will be a good year and we just need some wind!
Does anyone know if soldier mountain is still looking into opening some terrain for snowkiting? I know they talked about it last year. Might be a good option for when there is little wind in the valley.
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J_Matic
Since 14 Oct 2011
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InDaHo
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Fri Jan 02, 15 12:28 pm |
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k3rm1t wrote: | Does anyone know if soldier mountain is still looking into opening some terrain for snowkiting? I know they talked about it last year. Might be a good option for when there is little wind in the valley. |
Very unlikely from what I've heard. The community was gifted the resort from Bruce Willis and is being run as a 501c3 non-profit with barely enough funds to keep the lifts spinning.
But, if you know the terrain and are comfortable with snowkiting with mountain exposure there is plenty of action to be had on the frontside (Peak 1) and the backside (Smoky Dome). They also have Snowcat skiing, a rental Yurt ($300/night) and one-way tow-in's via sled/snowcat.
Best bet if you're new to the Camas or snowkiting in the Mtn's is to Park & Ride at one of the main spots just to be on the safe & alive side.
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solkiter
Since 07 Jan 2008
251 Posts
ROGUE VALLEY
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Tue Jan 13, 15 12:55 pm IDAHOOOO |
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hey guys jason here thinkin of plannin a trip for fairfield
afrer feb 9th!!!
any one interested let me know we can set up some sleepin
aragements early!! its loookinn good today on the cam good coverage
and getin better
hope to hear from you all soon!
541-538-9898
_________________ JASON. J
SOUTHERN,OREGON,KITE,ADDICT!!!!
ECLIPSE
TWISTED KITEBOARDS |
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Johnb
Since 02 Aug 2010
494 Posts
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Tue Jan 13, 15 1:29 pm |
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I am down.
I was thinking of heading out this weekend but it doesn't look like there would be any wind.
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
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Fri Jan 16, 15 3:13 pm |
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Is there enough snow for a run to Camas? Looks like it from the road cams. Also, does anyone care to share their favorite wind forecast site for the Camas area. I've been following the Fairfield, Id, weather reports that have not shown much wind. Has it really been sucking that bad?
Cheers!
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Gammo
Since 23 Apr 2011
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Sat Jan 17, 15 5:06 pm |
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Plenty of snow all over. But wind has been missing lately
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Johnb
Since 02 Aug 2010
494 Posts
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Wed Jan 28, 15 4:49 pm Re: IDAHOOOO |
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solkiter wrote: | hey guys jason here thinkin of plannin a trip for fairfield
afrer feb 9th!!!
any one interested let me know we can set up some sleepin
aragements early!! its loookinn good today on the cam good coverage
and getin better
hope to hear from you all soon!
541-538-9898 |
February is almost here. I want to head back to Utah or Idaho for some snowkiting.
Are you making any plans yet?
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solkiter
Since 07 Jan 2008
251 Posts
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Fri Jan 30, 15 9:04 pm |
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Still keepin an eye out IL b watchin the weather
And keep in all posted see you all soooon!
_________________ JASON. J
SOUTHERN,OREGON,KITE,ADDICT!!!!
ECLIPSE
TWISTED KITEBOARDS |
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