The BH Snowkite Summit...Anyone drive out (16hrs)?

buttersmoothcarver · Since 08 Oct 2008 246 Posts Stoked

I really hate planning snowkite trips, with all of the "out of your control" logistics. In the past anytime I've made the effort an unforgettable adventure unfolds good or bad. My moto is if you know what you're doing, 85% of the time it will be good, 10% will be ok, and 5% will be horrible. Last year the JHK organized a great little event out in the BigHorn Nation Forest. I'd like to go back, again. After seeing the terrain I'm going to tow my Snowmobile out. I'm looking for two maybe three seasoned snowkiters that want to rally from HR area for 9-10 days and drive 16 hrs out to Wyoming for Dec 1-7th event. Maybe even hitting Camas Prairie, ID for and afternoon. If you're interested, you need to make reservation ASAP with lodge. It will be tight this year. Please PM for more information. I did rough estimate and gas worked out to $666.00/3=$222, lodging $60-75 a night include three full meals.

I need a plan by Oct 30th,

Wyoming High Country Lodge (307) 529-0914
JHmountainkite.com for more info on event.

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1523 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

sic pic!!!!!

wylieflyote · Sun Oct 19, 14 5:51 am

Dang!!! I wish I wasn't in Mexico for this. Grrrrr Get on-board and ride ride ride with B-Rad. Guaranteed fun times if you have the vacation days. I once went to Montana Snowkite Fest... unfortunately the wind was mas o menos a bust. But with 10 or 12 of us we had an epic time with too many whiskey bottles. Fond memories.

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

Yeah Brad. The Big Horn mountains are awesome. Monica and I were out there last Christmas and we will be going back for sure. Here's what it looks like:

buttersmoothcarver · Since 08 Oct 2008 246 Posts Stoked

Scott's in and willing to drive his TDI. Problem is now I don't think his car can tow my all wood enclosed trailer (1200-1500lbs). Anybody got a lite aluminum or small utility trailer I could use, Nov 30-Dec 7th? I'll repack grease in the axles for yeah.

AKkiter · Since 31 Aug 2008 181 Posts Montavilla Stoked

Brad-
Trailer I have! 5x10 would work great for one sled and a shit ton of gear!
I am also looking at going to this event but have no snowmachine......yet at least!
BTW- I met you in Valdez at TPSF in 2012. You probably don't remember, anyway I and another NWkiter are keen to go. Called the lodge and theres still some spots, but I am worried about transportation to and from the yurt/lodge to the kite site- how far is it?
Is it skinable or would a sled be the best, or is there other means?

waynepjh · Since 27 Jul 2008 212 Posts jackson wy Stoked

I hope you can make it! The lodge will have 2 snowcats, snowmobile and a tracked side by side for transportation. It's a 10-15 min sled ride to the lodge. 30-40 min skin. You can launch your kite after only a 10-15 min skin down the road there it opens up and you can kite to all the kiting zones and lodge. There will be lots of options for rides this year. The big horns have good wind and terrain that's rideable in all wind directions. Great speed flying/soaring spots too! The food that the lodge provides will blow your mind! This event is free and focused on fun and progression. Pull out all the stops and join us!

AKkiter · Since 31 Aug 2008 181 Posts Montavilla Stoked

I am more than stoked to get out there.... been watching the vids coming out of your neck of the woods and am super excited!