3rd Annual Mt St Helens Kite Explosion 3/15-16

Honeybee · Since 28 Aug 2007 25 Posts Â

**** THIS IS NOT AN ORGANIZED EVENT; NO SPONSORS, NO EVENT PERSONAL, JUST A BIG GROUP OF FRIENDS SNOWKITING THIS WEEKEND!!!! ****************************************************************************

Due to Federal Forest Service polices we have not been granted permission to hold any organized "event" in MSH National Park. However, there is nothing wrong with gathering together for a "freeride"!

The past two years we have been skunked by foul weather (pineapple expresses). However, with one of the deepest snow pack in recent history this year could live up to the original named

…………………....Kite Explosion!

 Due to the access 5-7 mile snow machine (Or Solid 1 1/2 AT/Splitboard skin) Makes this an intermediate riding (due to it’s remoteness)

 The intended riding area would be between the Lahar and the Plains of Abhram on the SE face of the mountain.

 Staging Access (Overnight Car Camping) are located at the Marble Mont Sno-park (Snopark permits are required)

Map

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/04maps/files/mshrec.jpg

When: March 15th-16th 10:30 AM

Where: Mount St Helens, WA (Marble Mont Sno park)

Who: You sucker!

What you should expect:

No transportation to riding area, so organize a snowmobile or plan to hike in!!!, There may be a few kiter’s there with snowmobile’s but please do not count solely on them.

On the mountain: Upper Alpine (above tree line) exposed Avalanche terrain.

After party: BYOB BBQ and Spirits. (Marble Mont has an open to public warming cabin with fireplace and a 75 person capacity)

Sunday: Much of the same!

Due to St. Helen’s imperative forecast conditions, please check this post several days before leaving to this “Freeride Session”

For more Info please contact Brad Gordon – bradjgordon@hotmail.com or click on:
http://pskite.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=827

MIXWELL · Thu Feb 21, 08 10:04 am

Sounds suppa sweet Very Happy

not to mention that my B-Day is on that 16 Twisted Evil

We will just have to wait and see just how HIGH the wind will let me get on my birthday Twisted Evil

Mark · Thu Feb 21, 08 12:13 pm **posted**

Posted to the NWKite Calendar. Look up top under Events.
Mark

Diggy · Since 25 Nov 2006 342 Posts Gorge to Coast Obsessed

Does anyone know of anyone whom can deliver rental sleds in this area?

forrest · Thu Feb 21, 08 1:32 pm

The road in is totally cool, I can pull a trailer of 5000 lbs or less... I know there are a few people that'd be down to rent sleds with ya Diggy... Maybe even offer up a few tows in for $30 to offset the cost of rentals...

timo · Since 15 Jun 2006 40 Posts Â

Count me in on any sled rentals...

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2626 Posts The 503 METAL

Yeah, if I have to hike 5-7 miles you might as well call it "Heart Explosion".

Airnsails · Since 22 Jun 2005 104 Posts Hood River, OR Stoked

It doesn't get better than St Helens on a good day. See ya there

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1874 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

Yep....count me in on the sleds too.. Twisted Evil

-repaired scaphoid pending! Wink

Mark · Thu Feb 21, 08 3:53 pm

Hopefully they get to work on that road in the near future- I've been after some turns in the area, but the FS websites suggest access is cut off pretty far from the snowpark:

February 20, 2008

Snow Depth: Snowpark is CLOSED until further notice due to heavy snowfall and downed trees. Information on discontinued plowing and status of the Washington State Sno-Park program.

Rating/Remarks: 10 feet of snow. Conditions are poor due to deep, unpacked snow and downed trees. Forecasts call for additional snowfall, warming temperatures and rain, so please exercise caution when traveling on forest roads. Check website for current avalanche information. A temporary bridge has been constructed across the creek at the June lake trailhead. Barriers are in place to the right of bridge at 83 Road washout. Forest Road 8312 is closed to snowmobiling, a barrier 1/4 mile up 8312 Road marks the washout.

Road Information: Forest Road 83 is CLOSED at 90 junction. Travel to 83/90 junction is not recommended. Parking is very limited with few places to turn around. Compact snow and ice. Traction devices are required.

Here's hoping for some speedy plow work!

mschulz · Since 29 May 2007 530 Posts Reno, NV Addicted

Might need to park at the road closure, snowmobile with a chain saw.

Mark · Thu Feb 21, 08 4:20 pm

Right now I hear thats Cougar Shocked

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

the extra few miles from town is nothing when on a sled. however the warm temps don't sound fun.bullet proof mornings and slushy afternoons.

seems like spring

Mark · Fri Feb 22, 08 8:10 am

The big problem is elevation. Most local two stroke sleds are jetted for 3500 to 7000'. Dropping to Cougar, which is about 800' can lead to meltdown.

Sol-flyer · Fri Feb 22, 08 9:42 am

So, i'm kinda confused....

where on the stinkin map is this place?,.....roads closed?....can i geta local link to forecast?

5-7 miles!, that would take all day without a sled Razz

maybe i can borrow some of your kites since its going to be an explosion..... Wink

Mark · Fri Feb 22, 08 10:05 am

Yeah it can be a mess!
(cant get to mapquest right now...) look up cougar washington.

If you have to start in cougar you are looking at least 20 or more miles....

No wind links that I am aware of.

She's a backcountry mistress.... Think Sauvie's only colder! Laughing

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain