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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
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Bluebird day on the Plains of Abraham
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Sun Jan 28, 07 11:25 am |
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| Damn it looks like paradise... Shay what kind of wind sensor readings/forecasts do you look for?
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
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Ventura, CA
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| Sun Jan 28, 07 12:36 pm |
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| Very nice - are those slopes in the background good for kite free turns if there is no wind?
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
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| Sun Jan 28, 07 1:02 pm |
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There is tons of great terrain up there with or without a kite.
Forecasting is a little tricky, it can be easterly down lower & westerly up on the mtn. I have yet to find any wind sensors on the south side of the mtn, let me know if you do!
The plains of abraham though get lots of windy days.
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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East Po
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| Sun Jan 28, 07 1:20 pm |
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| Looks awesome! Thanks for posting the pics. How was the snow quality? Was it hard or did it warm up enough to melt a bit and be forgiving? Wouldn't wanna eat it on icy snow...
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
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| Sun Jan 28, 07 1:37 pm |
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| Sweet picts. I think I need to start saving for a snowmobile. Looks like a lot more fun then sitting in lift lines for 20 mins.
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KITEADDICT
Since 13 Apr 2006
117 Posts
PDX west side
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| Sun Jan 28, 07 1:56 pm |
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| that is awsome! how far of a ride in is it ?
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
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| Sun Jan 28, 07 5:45 pm |
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
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| Sun Jan 28, 07 6:08 pm |
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| Looks awesome!
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kt
Since 16 Mar 2005
764 Posts
Portland, Or
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| Mon Jan 29, 07 11:06 am |
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hey pacific,
beautiful shots. is this only accessable via snowmobile?
thanks
kt
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
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| Mon Jan 29, 07 11:25 am |
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| You need a sled or a ton of patience, as its over 7 miles in the backcountry
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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
1435 Posts
Coast<<PDX>>Gorge
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| Mon Jan 29, 07 11:33 am |
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Great shots PH...
I want a Sled... 
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1154 Posts
Oregon
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| Mon Jan 29, 07 12:45 pm |
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| kt wrote: | hey pacific,
beautiful shots. is this only accessable via snowmobile?
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Yes, you need a sled unless you want to make it an overnighter. In that case you better know what you are doing.....Getting lost is a reality when the weather gets crappy. Besides, packing everything you need to spend the night out there and kiting gear would be a huge chorer when on foot, skis or snowshoes.
If you guys are serious about snowkiting on St. Helens get a sled. Shay knows where to go and is getting a grip on when the wind is a possibility. What he really needs is more sleds to go with him. We went up riding doubles and that sucks! All it takes is one 50 cent part to break and you are screwed. Imagine 2 riders 2 boards 2-3 kites and a 500 lbs hunk of metal stuck in the woods with no way to get out except hike. Bring your GPS, maps, compasses, two way radios, cell phones, warm clothes, tent, water, food etc.......it could be a long night or two.
Sledders unite and get up there with Shay.....even if you are not into snowkiting, the place is a must see......with a couple snowmobiles of course.......
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Mon Jan 29, 07 1:06 pm |
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Yeah - blancoh2o is right - we usually skin up to the top a couple times a year and ski down (about 5000 vertical - a great run) the route from Marble Mt Snopark goes pretty much straight up.
The plains of Abraham would be a super long shlog with the kite gear. (7 miles? further down the closed road - this is also the top of Ape Canyon Trail - great Mt Bike ride in the summer)
Shay - thanks for the tow in - sled heaven up there.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Mon Jan 29, 07 1:25 pm |
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| Shay did you figure out a tow solution yet?
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
ATX
Texan
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| Mon Jan 29, 07 2:06 pm |
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| We have just been towing in wakeboard style & it works great.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Mon Jan 29, 07 3:03 pm |
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can you do more than 1 at a time? daisy chain ski ropes maybe? how long is the trip behind the ski?
I wonder could we rig some kind of big trailer you could get 4-5 guys on?
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