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mit_noslrac
Since 17 May 2005
108 Posts
Bend Oregon
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 Sun Jun 08, 08 3:48 pm 06.07.2008 and still kiting Freshies in Bend! |
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Today was a recon mission for next winter… Not much wind today but 4” of fresh snow and we found a great new spot.
BROKEN TOP
JUST A LIT’LE HIKE
but not if there is wind!
THE GUT
OUR NEW PLAYGROUND
This is going to be sick on the SW winters.
THE FIRST KITE IN BROKEN TOP!
Cale
Kirk
see all photos @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tim_carlson/sets/72157605505237579/
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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 Jun 08, 08 4:10 pm |
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Way to shred! Man I need to come back down. That was so much fun.
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Cleverly disguised as an adult...
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MW
Since 09 Jan 2006
186 Posts
Hood River, Oregon
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 6:28 pm |
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| Looks awesome and I am feeling the homesickness now. I am in a low wind debaucle here in Vietnam and trying to find a place to rent gear other than an old school 14m tatered c kite with parasailers and about 4000 Vietnamese swimmers to avoid. Looks cool. Will there be some possibilities next month, as I am ready for some consistent kiting so don't get burned out on it. |
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Ike
Since 12 Mar 2008
216 Posts
Central Oregon
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 8:27 pm |
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| Is there road access within a short hike? I dont have a sled but would like to have some place to go in the winter around here. |
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 9:27 pm |
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Great post....great pics. Play all summer and fly right into winter.
What is your distance estimate on the hike and could you kite in possibly? |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 9:41 pm |
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| That's awesome, need to check it out! |
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mit_noslrac
Since 17 May 2005
108 Posts
Bend Oregon
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| Mon Jun 09, 08 4:59 pm |
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4 mile sled ride in, then a 35-45 minute hike, but we think it will be well worth it. We hesitaded checking it out in the first place because we didnt know how far the hike was. We now know!
| Quote: | | What is your distance estimate on the hike and could you kite in possibly? |
Sella,
SLEDS
| Quote: | | Is there road access within a short hike? I dont have a sled but would like to have some place to go in the winter around here. |
Ike,
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boredbrain
Since 16 Feb 2006
352 Posts
Hood River
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| Mon Jun 09, 08 5:29 pm Snow snow and more snow |
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More Snow tonight. Just won't quit.
Can't wait to hook up with you guys. I wanna go. Is that any where near TAM? What elevation is that at?
BTW, to all who are thinking about snowmobiles, if you are not a mechanic, or wealthy, snowmobiles are probably not for you. Continuous maintenance and dilgence to the condition of your sled is required. Breaking down sucks and it happens, and the older the sled the more likely it is to happen. It is not cheap for parts and the Pro's want good money to do the work, so being able to do it yourself will save enough money to afford the fuel. Having a buddy is also a mandatory part of snowmobiling. You can go in 5 minute what could take 5 hours of post holing out. Being able to ride double out or possibly tow your machine is something you can expect to happen. Also having all the backcountry gear and knowledge could save your life. Plan for the worst and expect the best. |
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mit_noslrac
Since 17 May 2005
108 Posts
Bend Oregon
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| Mon Jun 09, 08 6:22 pm |
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| Quote: | | BTW, to all who are thinking about snowmobiles, if you are not a mechanic, or wealthy, snowmobiles are probably not for you. Continuous maintenance and dilgence to the condition of your sled is required. Breaking down sucks and it happens, and the older the sled the more likely it is to happen. It is not cheap for parts and the Pro's want good money to do the work, so being able to do it yourself will save enough money to afford the fuel. Having a buddy is also a mandatory part of snowmobiling. You can go in 5 minute what could take 5 hours of post holing out. Being able to ride double out or possibly tow your machine is something you can expect to happen. Also having all the backcountry gear and knowledge could save your life. Plan for the worst and expect the best. |
Well put Brett!
We actually had our first breakdown all winter, last weekend and had to be prepared to troubleshoot and a 4 mile TOW OUT. Never go in with only one sled and the more buddies the merrier. |
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