Alvord Desert Kiting

Freeride Kiter · Mon Jun 15, 15 12:41 pm **Alvord Desert Kiting**

Anyone here been down to Alvord Desert land-boarding or buggy kiting? Seems like most people head down in the fall. I'm wondering if it gets windy through the year and if there are any wind sensor or forecast models to look at.

Thanks for any info.

Dan

Anthony · Since 07 Oct 2008 362 Posts Salem Obsessed **CGKA Member**

You might want to check www.KiteOregon.com a facebook group for land kiting.

ERiCMARiMBA · Since 22 May 2014 8 Posts United States New Member

Coming from a paragliding perspective: during the summer in the desert you're going to have some pretty serious thermals and dust devils to deal with midday... which could make for a rowdy ride I should think... but the mornings and especially the evenings could be good, when things smooth out and the earth releases the day's heat, which should increase the wind as well.

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

Hey Dan,
There is a long-running, large kite event that happens every year. I think in the spring time. Search on-line and I am sure you will find it.
Ken

willhf · Since 03 Jul 2014 26 Posts

Looks like the event was in October last year:

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=29138

I remember seeing comments around the web indicating that Fall is best for Alvord.

Freeride Kiter · Thu Jun 18, 15 5:58 am **Dialed In**

Thanks for the information - I'm dialed in.

Just another reason to be a wind junkie...