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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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 Mon Jan 30, 12 12:12 pm Punta San Carlos this spring? |
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Anyone planning a trip to PSC this spring?
I'm thinking first 2 weeks of May. I'm flexible.
Drive down from Hood River and camp on the point.
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
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| Mon Jan 30, 12 2:07 pm |
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| I'm going in March, but just be sure to bring your smallest kite, the spring is nuclear down there.
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
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| Mon Jan 30, 12 2:15 pm |
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| I've been interested in this trip for a couple years. Im interested to hear what you guys and others have to say about it.
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
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| Mon Jan 30, 12 2:27 pm |
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It's not for the faint of heart. It was voted one of the seven most deadly places to kite by Kiteboarding Magazine. With the side-off winds, and nothing to catch you downwind, it's no wonder. The launch can be pretty sketchy too. There are no facilities for many hours of driving, including any sort of medical attention. It's a long drive on a dirt road, and many people are still freaked out to even go to Mexico.
But, I've been going there for 28 years, so I have a hard time not going. Some say I'm a fool. 
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Ryan
Since 14 Jul 2005
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Oregon
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| Mon Jan 30, 12 4:46 pm PSC |
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Offshore but endless down the line riding. Unfortunately, it rarely gets over head and the wave is a bit fat, not really critical unless you ride it all the way to the chili bowl!!!
If you have not been you should go. If you dont like the long drive, no facilities etc etc. look up Solo sports and book a trip with them.
The place is magic for sure  
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fredf
Since 10 Jan 2009
80 Posts
Eugene. Or
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| Mon Jan 30, 12 7:51 pm |
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| One of coldest trips I've ever taken; I never could get warm and that was in May!
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BigR
Since 05 Jul 2005
372 Posts
White Salmon
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| Tue Jan 31, 12 5:11 am |
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watch out for the coyotes, they'll steal all your water;
then the dang pack rats come out at night and get into your food............
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wakeup
Since 11 Sep 2005
328 Posts
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| Tue Jan 31, 12 7:08 am |
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some guys I know that went said it is fun but it is an old mans wave with no consequence that peels for a while.
sounds fun!!
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
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| Wed Feb 01, 12 8:53 am |
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| GeneK, Geno, Gabe and I did ten days first week of April a while back. We had a blast but it was a logistical nightmare. If you're flying into the Campo then go for it, it will be awesome.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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| Wed Feb 01, 12 10:36 am |
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I've done the trip about 10 times.
I've got the logistics and erquipment pretty dialed.
Looking to see if anyone else is intereseted and form a caravan.
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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East Po
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| Wed Feb 01, 12 2:39 pm |
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| Forrest wrote: | | GeneK, Geno, Gabe and I did ten days first week of April a while back. We had a blast but it was a logistical nightmare. If you're flying into the Campo then go for it, it will be awesome. |
Ha, and you didn't even have to drive all the shit down for everyone.
I honestly wouldn't bother with Solo Sports since for the cost you could go to any number of other destinations that are warmer with more critical waves. If you want the experience and like long mellow waves then it's def an adventure. Can be great if you're learning strapless for example. Make sure to bring secure shelter that can withstand 40mph winds for extended periods of time as you camp right on top of the bluff and be prepared to set this shelter up in said 40mph winds.
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tstansbury
Since 06 Jun 2006
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Rowena and P.C
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| Wed Feb 01, 12 2:53 pm |
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| for kiteing I think the fall is much better.
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
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| Wed Feb 01, 12 3:14 pm |
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| Gman wrote: | | looks strangely like Gearhart on southerlies last Sunday (flipped around)... |
so, acknowledging by big f'in elephant in the room, nice wave bruddah
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BajaorBust
Since 06 Feb 2012
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| Mon Feb 06, 12 3:56 pm Interested in Carpool to southern Baja |
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Hey I would be interested in a carpool down. Let me know if you want to go sooner than March, I would like to go in a week or so.
Kevin
dolank2@gmail.com
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Mon Feb 06, 12 7:17 pm |
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I've seen the rusty old sign for Pt San Carlos from Hwy 1 heading south in the Baja. Is it absolutely 4X4 only down that road to the point?
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
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| Mon Feb 06, 12 7:39 pm |
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| wylieflyote wrote: | | I've seen the rusty old sign for Pt San Carlos from Hwy 1 heading south in the Baja. Is it absolutely 4X4 only down that road to the point? |
No, it's makeable in just about any vehicle, but high ground clearance helps in a few spots. My buddy made it in his minivan last trip.
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