snowkiting at mt. batchlor?

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster

where at? and would this weekend work?

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

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pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Feb 06, 08 8:54 am

Kramer and I found a decent spot that is on the left side of the highway when your heading up to the mountain. It is the first snow park turnout after you pass...ummm...The inn at the seventh mountain I think. It's about a half a mile past one of resort communties anyways.

You turn in, travel about 100 yards, and then vier to the right. There is a big wide open space that I think is some kind of gravel depositing place that is surrounded on many sides by a small berm.

like other said, the wind is going to be a problem.

D-Dub · Since 19 Jun 2007 30 Posts Bend Â

There are a few options with better wind around tetherow, the new golf resort. It's on the north side of century drive (the highway to the mountain) before you get to Widgi creek.

Will work on SW wind, but best on S. Issue is snow coverage at the lower elevation, but we had just enough last weekend.

D-Dub · Since 19 Jun 2007 30 Posts Bend Â

going to hit up Les Schwab Ampitheater at 6-8am tomorrow on the trainer. If any other Bend kiters are interested text me at 541-280-9856.

Dan

holly · Since 09 Jul 2006 440 Posts Hood River Obsessed

what about dutchmans flats up at bachelor?

Onad · Thu Feb 07, 08 2:37 pm

The SUMMIT!!! Thumb's Up

It’s easy to get to and wide open.

D-Dub · Since 19 Jun 2007 30 Posts Bend Â

Dutchman flats has never worked for me...very fluky mountain wind. Had a good ses on tetherow today...not sure how friendly the resort will be to kiters over the winter, just got some strange looks and waves today.

Nice SSW 10-15 gusting to 30+ out on the 7. Will post pics in a while

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

I'm zero for 3 at dutchman - Century Drive had better wind Twisted Evil

holly · Since 09 Jul 2006 440 Posts Hood River Obsessed

well hay i live in bend and would really like to try this snow kititng thing, so call me next time you guys go 541 399 2242

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

wonder how many speed glide off in winter?? you can snowmobile up to the trees / catch line on the back of the summit pretty south facing to...but never seen good wind there while having equipment.

unless you sol flier consistant snowkiting is a chase in the state of oregon.

a few good days a year for sure if you watch it.

more exploration will bring in more information and some spots have to work . paulina and steens or those wallowas. go explore.

carbonate it natural. Twisted Evil

Sol-flyer · Sat Feb 09, 08 10:11 pm

solkiter · Since 07 Jan 2008 251 Posts ROGUE VALLEY Obsessed

doin it again!!! riding almost every day!!! Smile

love to see some other kiters on the hill!!!! Rolling Eyes

peace![/b]

MIXWELL · Mon Feb 11, 08 9:36 am

nice pics!
That looks like a sweet spot Very Happy