So it looks like camas got plenty of snow last night and it beautiful today. Anyone else want to slip out for a couple hours with me?

Rusty Hill
208.891.7744

 

Bill
as far as I can tell you are the first one out this season
Steve
 

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To: snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com
From: billyg2477@...
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:01:10 -0700
Subject: [snowkiteidaho] Cascade Lake kiting [1 Attachment]

 

[Attachment(s) from Bill Binegar included below] I know we are waiting for pictures from Greg in Hawaii but this'll have to do for now. I had some difficulty staying up wind because there was only about 3 inches on top of ice. Hard to get Gription. The ice also made it scary to jump. Anyone make it to the Camas Prairie?

Sent from my iPhone

 

I will be up  on west mountain Sat-Mon.

 

Mike Z

724-1755

From: RUSTY HILL <rustyshill@...>
To: "snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com" <snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:32 PM
Subject: Re: [snowkiteidaho] Headed to Cascade on X-mas

 

Hey Chase,

I'll be up on west mountain from Wednesday to maybe Saturday. It doesn't look like there will be much wind but I'll contact you if there is...

Rusty Hill

208.891.7744

On Dec 23, 2012, at 3:56 PM, "ut_kiter" <chase.leibfritz@...> wrote:

 

I'll be staying in Cascade for about a week. Wanting to do some sled-accessed kiting. The last time I brought my sled, we rode up along the ridge around Tamarack, but was blizzard conditions. I imagine there should be good coverage and open meadows up there, but couldn't see anything.

Anyone got any experience kiting up there? I see there has been kiting on the lake now.

Any good weather stations you guys look at in that area? As of now, it doesn't appear the wind is looking great, but oh how mountain weather can change.

If anyone wants to go kite or if there is no wind go for some sledding, give me a call. I may not have great service at the cabin, and definitely no access to email so texting might be the best method.

Chase
801-652-3100

So, how was it?

 

So, how was it?

On Dec 24, 2012 11:15 AM, "RUSTY HILL" <rustyshill@...> wrote:

 

It looks like there is plenty of coverage right now… Most of the area has grass and sagebrush buried under the snow. The snow gets drifted into the valleys of the hills and is usually fluffy and wonderful. This time of year you just avoid the rocky areas…

RUSTY HILL
rustyshill@...

On Dec 24, 2012, at 10:52 AM, steve linane <itile@...> wrote:

 

thats right its north of Idaho falls
 

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To: snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com
From: rustyshill@...
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:36:40 -0700
Subject: Re: [snowkiteidaho] Camas on Xmas eve

 

I was just checking it though, and couldn't find closure details. On ITD's website it says it's still open… 

RUSTY HILL
rustyshill@...

On Dec 24, 2012, at 10:30 AM, RUSTY HILL <rustyshill@...> wrote:

I guess that answers my question... Thanks Steve! 

Rusty Hill

208.891.7744

On Dec 24, 2012, at 10:21 AM, steve linane <itile@...> wrote:

 

everything looks good but they got hwy 20 closed
 

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To: snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com
From: rustyshill@...
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:40:12 -0700
Subject: [snowkiteidaho] Camas on Xmas eve

 

So it looks like camas got plenty of snow last night and it beautiful today. Anyone else want to slip out for a couple hours with me?

Rusty Hill
208.891.7744

 

Any help would be much appreciated.  Am I reading things right that Thursday 12pm-5pm looks like some good wind on the prairie?  Got family in town so we are trying to plan out the next few days and I don't want to choose the wrong day.

Thanks 

Hey Bill , Rusty and other Cascadians,
Garrett will be snowmobiling on top of West  Mountain today and can give us a
report of conditions.  I assume there is plenty of snow on top. The real
question is can we access the open ridge we use for kiting. There is a long hill
climb that protects the area from casual recreational snowmobilers and it is
extremely  tough to climb in new or deep snow.  There is a backdoor access trail
but we couldn't find it last season.
We dubbed the area Shangrala because it is in this spectacular remote hidden
valley overlooking southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon. We have only kited
there once and I don't think anyone else has ever kited there since.
I am going to Cascade on  Thursday evening or Friday. Looks like we may have
some clearing of the weather. We would love to hook up with any and all if we
get some wind.  Our cabin is at the south end of the lake.  The South lake
narrows and creates a venture effect near our cabin.  It is where the Sailboats
always have their regattas in the summer.  So if the wind is marginal it is a
great place.  They keep a parking lot plowed at the Blue Heron boat launch 2
miles south of the golf course.  Our cabin is opposite Blue Heron at 12 Ridge,
Cascade ID.

If you want to see pictures of Shangrala;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snowkiteidaho/photos/album/1328558151/pic/list
or go to the photos link page 2  "A Room with a View
West Mountain Shangrala"

--- In snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com, Bill Binegar <billyg2477@...> wrote:
>
> Brian Kerr are you out there. I know you've sledded into Westmtn and done some
kiting.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 24, 2012, at 9:45 AM, michael zolin <zolie22@...> wrote:
>
> > I will be up  on west mountain Sat-Mon.
> >
> > Mike Z
> > 724-1755
> >
> > From: RUSTY HILL <rustyshill@...>
> > To: "snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com" <snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [snowkiteidaho] Headed to Cascade on X-mas
> >
> > Hey Chase,
> > I'll be up on west mountain from Wednesday to maybe Saturday. It doesn't
look like there will be much wind but I'll contact you if there is...
> > Rusty Hill
> > 208.891.7744
> > On Dec 23, 2012, at 3:56 PM, "ut_kiter" <chase.leibfritz@...> wrote:
> >>
> >> I'll be staying in Cascade for about a week. Wanting to do some
sled-accessed kiting. The last time I brought my sled, we rode up along the
ridge around Tamarack, but was blizzard conditions. I imagine there should be
good coverage and open meadows up there, but couldn't see anything.
> >>
> >> Anyone got any experience kiting up there? I see there has been kiting on
the lake now.
> >>
> >> Any good weather stations you guys look at in that area? As of now, it
doesn't appear the wind is looking great, but oh how mountain weather can
change.
> >>
> >> If anyone wants to go kite or if there is no wind go for some sledding,
give me a call. I may not have great service at the cabin, and definitely no
access to email so texting might be the best method.
> >>
> >> Chase
> >> 801-652-3100
> >
> >
>

 

Hey Bill , Rusty and other Cascadians,
Garrett will be snowmobiling on top of West Mountain today and can give us a report of conditions. I assume there is plenty of snow on top. The real question is can we access the open ridge we use for kiting. There is a long hill climb that protects the area from casual recreational snowmobilers and it is extremely tough to climb in new or deep snow. There is a backdoor access trail but we couldn't find it last season.
We dubbed the area Shangrala because it is in this spectacular remote hidden valley overlooking southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon. We have only kited there once and I don't think anyone else has ever kited there since.
I am going to Cascade on Thursday evening or Friday. Looks like we may have some clearing of the weather. We would love to hook up with any and all if we get some wind. Our cabin is at the south end of the lake. The South lake narrows and creates a venture effect near our cabin. It is where the Sailboats always have their regattas in the summer. So if the wind is marginal it is a great place. They keep a parking lot plowed at the Blue Heron boat launch 2 miles south of the golf course. Our cabin is opposite Blue Heron at 12 Ridge, Cascade ID.

If you want to see pictures of Shangrala;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snowkiteidaho/photos/album/1328558151/pic/list
or go to the photos link page 2 "A Room with a View
West Mountain Shangrala"

--- In snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com, Bill Binegar <billyg2477@...> wrote:
>
> Brian Kerr are you out there. I know you've sledded into Westmtn and done some kiting.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 24, 2012, at 9:45 AM, michael zolin <zolie22@...> wrote:
>
> > I will be up on west mountain Sat-Mon.
> >
> > Mike Z
> > 724-1755
> >
> > From: RUSTY HILL <rustyshill@...>
> > To: "snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com" <snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [snowkiteidaho] Headed to Cascade on X-mas
> >
> > Hey Chase,
> > I'll be up on west mountain from Wednesday to maybe Saturday. It doesn't look like there will be much wind but I'll contact you if there is...
> > Rusty Hill
> > 208.891.7744
> > On Dec 23, 2012, at 3:56 PM, "ut_kiter" <chase.leibfritz@...> wrote:
> >>
> >> I'll be staying in Cascade for about a week. Wanting to do some sled-accessed kiting. The last time I brought my sled, we rode up along the ridge around Tamarack, but was blizzard conditions. I imagine there should be good coverage and open meadows up there, but couldn't see anything.
> >>
> >> Anyone got any experience kiting up there? I see there has been kiting on the lake now.
> >>
> >> Any good weather stations you guys look at in that area? As of now, it doesn't appear the wind is looking great, but oh how mountain weather can change.
> >>
> >> If anyone wants to go kite or if there is no wind go for some sledding, give me a call. I may not have great service at the cabin, and definitely no access to email so texting might be the best method.
> >>
> >> Chase
> >> 801-652-3100
> >
> >
>

I'd say not yet but getting close, otherwise wear your under armor to protect
from frozen cow pies.

Big D knows what I'm talking 'bout!!!

Eddy

 

Brian, that sounds fantastic. I'm definitely down for chasing some wind!!!

Rusty Hill

208.891.7744

On Dec 26, 2012, at 9:29 AM, "Brian" <bkerrmd@...> wrote:

 

Hey Bill , Rusty and other Cascadians,
Garrett will be snowmobiling on top of West Mountain today and can give us a report of conditions. I assume there is plenty of snow on top. The real question is can we access the open ridge we use for kiting. There is a long hill climb that protects the area from casual recreational snowmobilers and it is extremely tough to climb in new or deep snow. There is a backdoor access trail but we couldn't find it last season.
We dubbed the area Shangrala because it is in this spectacular remote hidden valley overlooking southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon. We have only kited there once and I don't think anyone else has ever kited there since.
I am going to Cascade on Thursday evening or Friday. Looks like we may have some clearing of the weather. We would love to hook up with any and all if we get some wind. Our cabin is at the south end of the lake. The South lake narrows and creates a venture effect near our cabin. It is where the Sailboats always have their regattas in the summer. So if the wind is marginal it is a great place. They keep a parking lot plowed at the Blue Heron boat launch 2 miles south of the golf course. Our cabin is opposite Blue Heron at 12 Ridge, Cascade ID.

If you want to see pictures of Shangrala;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snowkiteidaho/photos/album/1328558151/pic/list
or go to the photos link page 2 "A Room with a View
West Mountain Shangrala"

--- In snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com, Bill Binegar <billyg2477@...> wrote:
>
> Brian Kerr are you out there. I know you've sledded into Westmtn and done some kiting.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 24, 2012, at 9:45 AM, michael zolin <zolie22@...> wrote:
>
> > I will be up on west mountain Sat-Mon.
> >
> > Mike Z
> > 724-1755
> >
> > From: RUSTY HILL <rustyshill@...>
> > To: "snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com" <snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [snowkiteidaho] Headed to Cascade on X-mas
> >
> > Hey Chase,
> > I'll be up on west mountain from Wednesday to maybe Saturday. It doesn't look like there will be much wind but I'll contact you if there is...
> > Rusty Hill
> > 208.891.7744
> > On Dec 23, 2012, at 3:56 PM, "ut_kiter" <chase.leibfritz@...> wrote:
> >>
> >> I'll be staying in Cascade for about a week. Wanting to do some sled-accessed kiting. The last time I brought my sled, we rode up along the ridge around Tamarack, but was blizzard conditions. I imagine there should be good coverage and open meadows up there, but couldn't see anything.
> >>
> >> Anyone got any experience kiting up there? I see there has been kiting on the lake now.
> >>
> >> Any good weather stations you guys look at in that area? As of now, it doesn't appear the wind is looking great, but oh how mountain weather can change.
> >>
> >> If anyone wants to go kite or if there is no wind go for some sledding, give me a call. I may not have great service at the cabin, and definitely no access to email so texting might be the best method.
> >>
> >> Chase
> >> 801-652-3100
> >
> >
>

 

Rusty, take your PG and motor up to the area.  

Eddy

On Dec 26, 2012, at 10:00 AM, RUSTY HILL <rustyshill@...> wrote:

 

Brian, that sounds fantastic. I'm definitely down for chasing some wind!!!

Rusty Hill

208.891.7744

On Dec 26, 2012, at 9:29 AM, "Brian" <bkerrmd@...> wrote:

 

Hey Bill , Rusty and other Cascadians,
Garrett will be snowmobiling on top of West Mountain today and can give us a report of conditions. I assume there is plenty of snow on top. The real question is can we access the open ridge we use for kiting. There is a long hill climb that protects the area from casual recreational snowmobilers and it is extremely tough to climb in new or deep snow. There is a backdoor access trail but we couldn't find it last season.
We dubbed the area Shangrala because it is in this spectacular remote hidden valley overlooking southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon. We have only kited there once and I don't think anyone else has ever kited there since.
I am going to Cascade on Thursday evening or Friday. Looks like we may have some clearing of the weather. We would love to hook up with any and all if we get some wind. Our cabin is at the south end of the lake. The South lake narrows and creates a venture effect near our cabin. It is where the Sailboats always have their regattas in the summer. So if the wind is marginal it is a great place. They keep a parking lot plowed at the Blue Heron boat launch 2 miles south of the golf course. Our cabin is opposite Blue Heron at 12 Ridge, Cascade ID.

If you want to see pictures of Shangrala;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snowkiteidaho/photos/album/1328558151/pic/list
or go to the photos link page 2 "A Room with a View
West Mountain Shangrala"

--- In snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com, Bill Binegar <billyg2477@...> wrote:
>
> Brian Kerr are you out there. I know you've sledded into Westmtn and done some kiting.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 24, 2012, at 9:45 AM, michael zolin <zolie22@...> wrote:
>
> > I will be up on west mountain Sat-Mon.
> >
> > Mike Z
> > 724-1755
> >
> > From: RUSTY HILL <rustyshill@...>
> > To: "snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com" <snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [snowkiteidaho] Headed to Cascade on X-mas
> >
> > Hey Chase,
> > I'll be up on west mountain from Wednesday to maybe Saturday. It doesn't look like there will be much wind but I'll contact you if there is...
> > Rusty Hill
> > 208.891.7744
> > On Dec 23, 2012, at 3:56 PM, "ut_kiter" <chase.leibfritz@...> wrote:
> >>
> >> I'll be staying in Cascade for about a week. Wanting to do some sled-accessed kiting. The last time I brought my sled, we rode up along the ridge around Tamarack, but was blizzard conditions. I imagine there should be good coverage and open meadows up there, but couldn't see anything.
> >>
> >> Anyone got any experience kiting up there? I see there has been kiting on the lake now.
> >>
> >> Any good weather stations you guys look at in that area? As of now, it doesn't appear the wind is looking great, but oh how mountain weather can change.
> >>
> >> If anyone wants to go kite or if there is no wind go for some sledding, give me a call. I may not have great service at the cabin, and definitely no access to email so texting might be the best method.
> >>
> >> Chase
> >> 801-652-3100
> >
> >
>

 

I'd say not yet but getting close, otherwise wear your under armor to protect from frozen cow pies.

Big D knows what I'm talking 'bout!!!

Eddy

Snow was 10" of cold smoke on top of a 2" crusty frozen base. Started out at 3pm
on a 12.5M and promptly switched to the 16M due to eating too much over the
holidays. Wind might have tapered off a bit, but pretty sure I'm just fat.

Built a kicker and Sessioned the Flats for awhile. Then did a Downwinder to MSP
fully-powered Kiting till sunset. Hitch-hiked back to my Rig at the Pine
Turnoff.

Stellar first-day out, beats the heck out of riding lifts and skinning
backcountry tracks.


--- In snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com, steve linane <itile@...> wrote:
>
>
> 17 g 21 temp 27 looks very good how was the snow ?
>

Garrett, Susie and I had a great trip to SPI, Texas during the first week of
December. October and November are usually the best months but we lucked out
with 5/6 kite-able days. Temps were high 70's to low 80's with water temps to
match.
We wore thin mil neoprene tops only.
Susie got some great sunset photos that are worth a look.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snowkiteidaho/photos/album/1608979815/pic/list

or you can check them out at my facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151287490753390.490655.699683389&type\
=3

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151301560093390.492619.699683389&type\
=3

On the one day it didn't blow we enjoyed a great day of bay fishing.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151315777053390.494620.699683389&type\
\
=3

Highly recommend SPI to bridge the fall and early spring gaps.
Brian

 

Garrett, Susie and I had a great trip to SPI, Texas during the first week of Dec. October and November are usually the best months but we lucked out with 5/6 kite-able days. temps were high 70's to low 80's with water temps to match. We wore thin mil neoprene tops only.
Susie got some great sunset photos that are worth a look.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snowkiteidaho/photos/album/1608979815/pic/list

or you can check them out at my facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/BrianKerrMD/photos_albums.

on the one day it didn't blow we enjoyed a great day of bay fishing.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151315777053390.494620.699683389&type=3

Highly recommend SPI to bridge the fall and spring gap
Brian

FYI

Happy New Year - and Thanks for watching the Kitesites.com Series

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmg7ZR5GgnQ

Gregg Gnecco and Jason Slezak at Skyline Utah

Quick edit of opening day at Feather Flats last Thursday for your viewing
pleasure. If a picture says a 1,000 words a POV GO Pro Edit says a novel's
worth.

Enjoy,  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxsmPSQm7Cg&feature=youtube_gdata