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spike_101
Since 29 Jan 2007
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 Sun Nov 11, 07 5:15 pm HUGE OREGON SNOWKITING POTENTIAL!!! |
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| Well after doing some research i found an amazing place. Mckinzie Pass. Its located outside of sisters oregon and not far from Bend. It sits at about 5,400 feet. Plenty of snow coverage. Open to all directions of wind. Only one problem. ODOT closes the raod in the winter. What the hell is wrong with oregon? There are zero hopes of having great snowkiting in oregon. I knew there was a reason i hated trees so much.
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
ATX
Texan
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spike_101
Since 29 Jan 2007
87 Posts
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| Sun Nov 11, 07 5:37 pm |
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Just look at the possibilities. Its like Skyline for oregon.
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
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tsunami
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| Sun Nov 11, 07 5:55 pm |
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AHH yeah charge it.... 242 is plenty accesible via 126 or 58 via snowmocarbonoisiator.
Umm the issues would be your out there aways and um wind.. 
there are sweet spots by bachelor moon mtn area but no wind consistency.
shays sled will let you expolre, I am sure the terrain is there but the wind needs to be figued out.
A start would be some people out there looking alot.
look at the terrain on diamond peak its amazing..
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Sun Nov 11, 07 5:56 pm |
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buy a sled and ride up there. I think I saw a sled for sale on this forum....
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spike_101
Since 29 Jan 2007
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| Mon Nov 12, 07 1:45 pm |
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| Wow the optimism is so great around here. first off the area is completly open and is expossed to any direction wind. It sits on top of hill range. So when fronts come and go the wind would be there. Oh and not everybod is rich and can buy a sled. Thanks for the offer though. I guess since we are all rich we can just say oh i think im head to utah this weekend. When i find the lost oregon spot ya'll can be sure it will be my little secret. But dont worry, ill post pics.
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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| Mon Nov 12, 07 2:03 pm |
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| spike_101 wrote: | | When i find the lost oregon spot ya'll can be sure it will be my little secret. But dont worry, ill post pics. |
You are so thoughtful Spike 
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
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tsunami
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| Mon Nov 12, 07 2:36 pm |
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I saw no skeptisism , maybe how you read it.
I live in Eugene and know exactly where you are talking about.
Charge it , Its about the right place at the right time, and of course the right gear.
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BigR
Since 05 Jul 2005
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White Salmon
Obsessed
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| Tue Nov 13, 07 4:00 am |
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| Quote: | spike_101 wrote:
When i find the lost oregon spot ya'll can be sure it will be my little secret. But dont worry, ill post pics.
You are so thoughtful Spike |
Ya, like I'm sure if you posted the location there would be like 40 kiters out there the next day....right...
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
Windward
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| Tue Nov 13, 07 7:20 am |
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I have been all over that area ,
it looks the same with snow or no
very rough terrain and lots of exposed lava
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Sol-flyer
Since 21 Mar 2006
1280 Posts
Dude, where's my Bus?
Otto Mann
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| Tue Nov 13, 07 8:16 am |
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there is lots of snowkiting potential, and soon there will be snow.
i will be posting up all the great spots i ride, just like last year. Maybe this time i will have some more kiters to play with.
note: SNOWDAZE coming soon
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da lox
Since 24 May 2007
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hood river, or
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| Tue Nov 13, 07 10:18 am |
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Yah, I'd like to find some spots for snowkiting near Eugene. I am a Minnesota transplant and missin those frozen lakes covered with un-touched powder. Not missing the frigid temps that freeze those lakes though!
How about the Willamette Pass Ski Area?
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
Windward
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| Wed Nov 14, 07 9:14 am |
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Light Southerlies and east wind would be best
we have got it with west wind also
A pass with east flow would be the smoothest.
I've never had as consistant wind anywhere(land or sea) as easterlies at Skyline
very deliberate wind built slowly and died the same way hardly a gust
all day.(and 3' of Utah pow)
Consistant wind can be found inland.
But hard to find in Cascades
McKenzie pass would be fine if it had better snow coverage,the wind makes it pretty lumpy with plenty of lava sticking through.
It's a 10 mile trip from Ray Benson Sno-Park, over flat terrain
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