snowkiting in oregon

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 759 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

hey forum,

anyone know of places on hood, adams or st. helens were we can snowkite? would be interested in hearing about stories and places or even if anyone wants to meet up to try something that they have thought of.

i havn't scoped it out too much but, can't think of anyplace that we can do this.

suggestions?

thanks
kt

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 562 Posts white salmon Addicted

this is out of HR so probably know if anywhere. http://www.ussnowkite.com/

Hope you'll report any snow successes or failures here.

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 759 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

hey paul,

thanks. i sent them an email so, will see what happens.

kt

ReeferMadness · Since 21 Apr 2005 32 Posts Seattle

I would be curious to here what you find out as well. I plan to do some scouting this year on my sled up at Adams and maybe hood for some snowkiting areas.

Mark · Wed Oct 26, 05 3:24 pm

If they will let us in.......

I know some area's around St. Helens that would be awesome!

Should know the status on the forest service letting us in, in about a month or two.

I ride snowmobile's there alot so when the time comes give me a PM.
Mark

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 759 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

hey mark,

hmmm, if the let snowmobilers in, wouldn't you think they would let us in?

in another month or two, i will check in with you to see what you have found out.

thanks
kt

Mark · Wed Oct 26, 05 4:27 pm

Sorry to mislead you.....

They wont let ANYONE in. Its still too close to a active volcano. Rumours are that they will relax the "danger zone" and start letting the public in. Once they do that I will be happy to show you the winter playground I have in mind.

Mark

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1153 Posts Oregon Phishy

Mark and KT,
If you contact Aaron Sales at Slingshot or PM him on this forum he can fill you in about St. Helens. I know he snowkites a lot and also uses a snowmobile to get access.
What do you guys think about taking a raod trip to either Idaho, Utah or somewhere else sometime this winter? Lets rally some folks up and do it.
The more riders we can come up with the more we have to share gas and lodging expenses with. Very Happy

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 759 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

hey mark,

ah, now i get it, thanks.

blancoh2o, do you think he would be willing to give up his 'secret spot'? Very Happy

kt

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1153 Posts Oregon Phishy

Aaron is a great ambassodor for snowkiting. I think he would be happy to show a few of us where to go. There are not too many of us with big snow machines anyways, so the thought of it getting crowed up there is a stretch.

ReeferMadness · Since 21 Apr 2005 32 Posts Seattle

I would be interested in a St. Helens snowkiting trip once the snow starts flying also. I also hear it is a good place to do some shuttle runs if the wind fails.

Mark · Mon Oct 31, 05 2:43 pm

Keep your fingers crossed that they let us in and that there will be snow! looks like snow level will fall later this week to 5000'. Thats a good start! Needs to get to 3000 for access to the mountain.

ReeferMadness · Since 21 Apr 2005 32 Posts Seattle

Looks like it is going to be open. Does anyone know which sno park people use to access the goods?

Marble Mountain Or Cougar Sno-Parks

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/news/2005/20051027a-msh-sno-parks.shtml

icemonkey · Since 14 Jun 2005 32 Posts Helena, Montana

We are having a freeride event on December 9-11 at Georgetown Lake Montana. Stay at the lodge, walk across the road and kite. Reps from Slingshot and Ozone will be there to show off their new goodies! Check out http://www.georgetownlakelodge.com for directions or drop me a line at montanakitesports@yahoo.com for info. It is snowing like crazy up there right now, and we hope to be riding some back country this weekend. I will post info on early sites at the Montanakitesports.com forum. Come out and play!

Keith Kallio

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

I am looking at mt bachelor cam .Like 40 inches and not open yet,looks and sounds like this weekend if theres wind bachelor may need some kiters.