Eastern Oregon Snowkiting

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

I'll probably have the opportunity to stay with some family friends in/around La Grande this winter. Does anybody know if there is any wind there or nearby, or how much snow will be on fields in December/January.

spike_101 · Since 29 Jan 2007 87 Posts

That is a very good question. We are all looking for a good spot to snowkite in oregon. I personally am not sure about that area but bring your gear just in case. You never know. I am thinking right now that i will have to hit timberline later this week if the snow keeps up. Not the best place for a beginner but i want to snowkite bad enough so i dont really care. Anyone else up for some Hood snowkiting???

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

is hood safe enough? as in steady wind, no up/down-drafts, not too many obstacles? If so I'd love to try it. I'm sure it wouldn't be too busy if you go before they open.

spike_101 · Since 29 Jan 2007 87 Posts

I am not 100% sure about the wind. I know people have kited up there. I've seen pics and video. I think for the most part i am just going to check it out. Look around and scout. You know. I think the best thing to do would be to check the conditions and how consistent they have been for the day prior to going up. I dont recomend going when there is a storm approaching. that can never be good.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

JP and I've done Meadows and Timberline at mid-mountain, and it wasn't that great... Everytime we've had to deal with fluky wind (which wasn't fun on C kites), especially when you're riding on hard pack/ice. If you've got some way to get up to the glacier, then there's plenty of room, but you still need decent wind.

I'm hoping for lots of snow on Hospital Hill or Dalles Mt. this year!

Sol-flyer · Sat Nov 17, 07 10:13 am **snowkiting this winter**

I've mapped some out the better spots down here:
http://www.southernoregonkiteaddicts.com/S.O.K.A.%20snowkite%20guide.htm
Starting next year S.O.K.A. will be hosting three snowkiting events.
January 26th, Febuary 23rd, and march 22nd. <--mark those dayz

I'll post the details soon.

-Sol

I know last year we discussed a trip out to the Steens Mt area,...Vast terrian with very little for obstructions, fences, roads, that sorta thing.

pacifichigh · Since 11 May 2005 1004 Posts ATX Texan

I've kited skiers right out of bounds @ t-line and its a little nasty

Woodpig · Since 17 Oct 2006 30 Posts Albany

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

I think the final on steens was the ranger gave it a thumbs down,

I took that as noone else will be riding there when we get there, Laughing

lets do it when it snows

I've been firing the sleds several times a week.

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2103 Posts PNW Bigfoot