Oregon (and n. california) Snowkite Event

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

bump for 3/29

Sol-flyer · Mon Feb 25, 08 7:44 am

thanks tinyE Thumb's Up

march 8th, at the old shasta skibowl is gonna be epic
the everette memorial highway that provides access to the old'e shasta skibowl is now open. i'll get down there for a recon mission within this next week.

march 29th, Mt. Ashland, backside kite glide's Wink

This is going the be tha bomb!, just in time for the switch over to water.

Sol-flyer · Tue Mar 04, 08 9:49 pm **Mt.Shasta SNOWDAZE March 8th**

SNOWDAZE
March 8th(this upcoming saturday) @ the Mt.Shasta old Skibowl X marks the spot

Do YOU have what it takes to conquer this mountain?

DIRECTIONS:
Bunny Flat: Take the central Mt. Shasta exit off Interstate 5 and travel east (15 miles) towards the volcano and you will end up on Everett Memorial Highway and eventually Bunny Flat.

Avalanche Danger Rating for today Moderate
Natural avalanches are unlikely. Human triggered avalanches are possible.
24 Hour Trend:Avalanche Danger is expected to Decrease
Pockets of Moderate avalanche danger above 8,000 on S and E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Low avalanche danger elsewhere.
Primary Concern: Wind slabs above 8,000 ft.,
Size and Character: Small, thin, hard wind slabs
Sensitivity to Triggering: Moderate to high sensitivity.
Level of Uncertainty in forecast:LOW
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The Bottom Line:
This is a snowkiting experience like never before!, With amazing terrain and unique nature made features.

2008 Eclipse demo's
Uphill winduro race
Freestyle park
Kitecrusade.org benefit

Special thanks to:
SLINGSHOT!!!
And
STOKE International!!!
For there kind Donation of Swag:thumb:

Snowpark permits required
U pack it policy
Dogs discouraged

for more information about the Mt.Shasta Area, Please visit: http://www.Kitezombies.com

For more info about Snowdaze @ http://www.SouthernOregonKiteAddicts.com

Sol-flyer · Fri Mar 07, 08 4:28 pm **UPDATE**

UPDATE:

RECENT WEATHER CHANGE:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. North northwest wind 15 to 18 mph decreasing to between 5 and 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

WE WILL BE MEETING IN WEED, CA. @ 9:00A.M. AT THE SCOTT VALLEY BANK (CLICK LINK FOR MAP) WITH A REVISED LOCATION FOR THE SNOWDAZE VENUE

DIRECTIONS: TAKE THE CENTRAL WEED I-5 EXIT #747 TURN RIGHT, 1 BLOCK.
Scott Valley Bank
375 S Weed Blvd
Weed, CA

For more information call
Matt thames
(541) 285-0846
Southern Oregon Kite Addicts

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

well since I spent 11 hrs at my booth at the homeshow today, I hope you all got some good pics to post of Shasta.

I am hoping to get down there in the next few weeks and check it out. thats if the north wind doesn't demand me to follow her to the beach for some romance . Wink

Sol-flyer · Sun Mar 09, 08 2:20 pm

kitekid · Since 15 Apr 2007 170 Posts Stoked

I love how i get the most retarded looks on my face in pics. or how my pants look like they are falling off in that pic LOL. haha it is funny

Sol-flyer · Tue Mar 25, 08 9:25 am

This is it Cats & kiddies!
We invite you to come down and enjoy one of our favorite snowkiting locations.
The last Snowdaze event for the year, Saving the best for last.
Mt. Ashland
This Saturday, March 29th

Directions: Take I-5 south to exit 6, proceed south on the old hwy 99, turn right on the Mt Ashland access road. 8 miles to Mt. Ashland ski area.
Park in the rear parking lot (snowpark permits req.). From there take the XC ski road that provides acces to the south side.(1.5 mi). Just follow the signs.

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Activies to include:
2008 Eclipse demo's
Uphill winduro race
Freestyle park
Kitecrusade.org benefit

Snowpark permits required
U pack it policy
Dogs discouraged

Thanks to everyone for your support

helpful links:
http://www.southernoregonkiteaddicts.com/
http://www.mtashland.com/index.asp
http://Kitezombies.com

Lodging:
http://www.stratfordinnashland.com
http://www.ashlandspringshotel.com
http://www.ashlandflagshipinn.com

kitekid · Since 15 Apr 2007 170 Posts Stoked

Sweet see you guys up there.

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

I should be able to make it. Anyone interested in carpooling? I was thinking about staying and riding saturday, sunday, and monday. And does anyone know about the sleeping arrangements - any motels nearby?

mit_noslrac · Since 17 May 2005 108 Posts Bend Oregon Stoked

We be there!

BKC

and congrats on the Eclips deal!

Tim

Sol-flyer · Wed Mar 26, 08 5:23 pm **southern comfort....**

Looks like We're getting fresh snow for the event!

Sol-flyer · Thu Mar 27, 08 9:13 am **WIND FORECAST UPDATE**

Well kids,.....

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West northwest wind between 9 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Looks like the low pressure will indeed pass thru by saturday. Leaving us with NW winds. The original venue location is on the southside, So we will have to move further towards the summit(which is a lil further hike). The summit area is more intermediate-advanced, due to the steepness of the slope. For those of you who this will be their first time, it will be tricky to get the concept of riding downhill/upwind....Vise versa for going uphill/upwind.

We will continue as planned, But we will not be able to some of the activity's we wanted to do.

ON A SIDE NOTE:....
sunday is ride against hunger day on Mt.A
Mt. Ashland will host "Ski and Ride Against Hunger Day" on Sunday, March 30th. Skiers and snowboarders will receive a FREE all day lift ticket with a minimum donation of five cans of nonperishable food. The recipient of this community event is ACCESS Inc., a Community Action Agency. Last year 182 participants generated 1050 pounds of food equaling 1000 meals. Mt. Ashland donated $7,098 in lift tickets to guests.

For more info, or questions. Please call the us @
Southern Oregon Kite Addicts
(541) 285-0846