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undertow

Since 15 Feb 2008
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PostMon Oct 13, 14 11:46 am    Snowkite Great Basin Oregon Reply with quote

Planning some Snowkite trips this winter and was wondering if anyone has kited Great Basin about 40mi east of Medford. This is a state owned snopark so I believe that the federal wilderness rules do not apply. Only a snopark pass is required. What winter month is the best? What is the prominent wind forecast? Any other details would be appreciated.

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Sasquatch

Since 09 Mar 2005
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PostMon Oct 13, 14 12:48 pm     Reply with quote

Contact Sol-flyer on this site. He is originally from Ashland or Methford aka Club-Med. Laughing

He actually was featured on an Oregon Field Guide show years ago for snowkiting in Oregon somewhere. I believe some of the footage was on Mt. Ashland, but also believe some footage was taken near there down in SO OR.

Here it is:[url]

http://www.opb.org/television/programs/ofg/segment/snowkiting/[/url]

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Sol-flyer

Since 21 Mar 2006
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PostMon Oct 13, 14 12:58 pm     Reply with quote

The Great Basin "140 Flats" is good to go.(snowpark permit required) Park and ride with flat terrian, bring a shovel to build kickers. Best/Predominate wind direction is NW but any good flow will work.

We hosted a snow kite event there a couple times a few years back. Run a search on here for "Snowdaze" for more beta and pics.

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undertow

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PostMon Oct 13, 14 1:06 pm     Reply with quote

Thanks guys, usually when is there enough snow to kite?

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