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noah
Since 19 Oct 2006
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Thu Apr 09, 20 5:16 pm Snowkiting in MT… |
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…social distancing has been easy, we drive alone, we snowmobile apart, and then we kite. Last Saturday was a typical day of seeking out the goods. This day we headed into the Gravellys. Our first stop was Monument Ridge, located directly north of Black Butte, the highest peak in the Gravelly Range. I had kited Monument Ridge once before, many years ago, on a storm day. Strong south winds were evident throughout our 20 mile snowmobile ride into the Gravellys. Once we arrived atop Monument Ridge we knew we were in for a top ten day.
Joe and Julian both flew 13m kites, I flew my 11m Ozone Hyperlink v2. We were all well powered and had a great time kiting the Ridge. While it is only a couple square miles, there are may wind lips, blow outs and features to session. The expansiveness, of having 6-800 vertical, lap after lap, isolated in a high mountain setting, was very satisfying.
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bigjohn
Since 13 Mar 2012
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Fri Apr 10, 20 12:46 am Re: Snowkiting in MT… |
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noah wrote: | …social distancing has been easy, we drive alone, we snowmobile apart, and then we kite. |
Noah,
I loved the pictures. Glad someone is having fun!!!
However, I feel the urge to point out something with regards to your social distancing.
You drove alone, you snowmobiled apart, and you kited (from the pics much more than 6' distance separation)...
then you posted!!!
I feel your posting devalued your social distancing.
Don't get me wrong.
I love your posts...
I enjoyed looking at the pics...
However, I question if posting kiting pictures at this time is appropriate... Even if you did follow proper social distancing protocols.
To me it is more about the message than the details.
Just sayin cause most of us here are chompin at the bit to get on the water... But, are choosing not to because we believe it is the right thing to do.
Your posting only increases the urge for the rest of us to follow suit. Something that probably isn't in the best interest of the greater good for all.
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noah
Since 19 Oct 2006
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Bozeman, Montana
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Fri Apr 10, 20 10:20 am |
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My mistake. Sorry for posting.
- Noah
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bigjohn
Since 13 Mar 2012
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Fri Apr 10, 20 10:27 am |
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Go have fun that the rest of us can only dream about in areas where no one can see you.
Just don't tell us about it
Looking forward to your posts after we figure out how to get through these crazy times.
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Thatspec
Since 17 Mar 2008
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Fri Apr 10, 20 11:13 am |
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Please continue posting, any sense of normalcy is appreciated.
Somebody needs to get after it, take some risk, and keep our rural hospitals in business before we taxpayers have to bail them out too
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knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
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Fri Apr 10, 20 1:37 pm |
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Yea, show folks it is still possible to have a life. I’m still riding (sorry if that upsets you) and haven’t posted pics only because I have no camera worth a damn. Get it!
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bigjohn
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knotwindy
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Fri Apr 10, 20 2:33 pm |
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A friend has a house out of town out of the La Paz district right on the beach. So, just like you can get to the water with a boat, you can get straight to the water for other reasons. Not hanging on the beach. The locals (without being too specific) seem fine with it.
Also, Mex 1 from Guerrero Negro to Mulege is closed. The locals there don’t want any extra ‘help’ from outsiders. Turning into a tribal, us vs them issue. Ripe for trouble but not yet.
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bigjohn
Since 13 Mar 2012
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Fri Apr 10, 20 3:46 pm |
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knotwindy wrote: | A friend has a house out of town out of the La Paz district right on the beach. So, just like you can get to the water with a boat, you can get straight to the water for other reasons. Not hanging on the beach. The locals (without being too specific) seem fine with it.
Also, Mex 1 from Guerrero Negro to Mulege is closed. The locals there don’t want any extra ‘help’ from outsiders. Turning into a tribal, us vs them issue. Ripe for trouble but not yet. |
Mantente seguro mi amigo
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knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
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Fri Apr 10, 20 4:08 pm |
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Casi siempre, gracias. Y tu tambien. .
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