Southern Oregon & N. California Snowkite event

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Southern Oregon & N. California Snowkite event

Post by Sol-flyer » Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:10 pm

Southern Oregon Kite Addicts and kitezombies are teaming up to bring you Snowdaze. Southern Oregon's (and Cali) 1st annual snowkite event.
For more information check out: SNOWDAZE

Sponsors:
Eclipse Kiteboarding
Kite Zombies
Kite Crusade
Stoke International
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Post by Sol-flyer » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:10 am

UPDATE:
It's ON for this next saturday, everything is looking good!
Winds for next saturday (feb.2nd) are forecast SW 15-25knts, we have been getting a lot of new snow, expect mid-winter conditions.

Note: Chains required for I-5 siskyou pass (check road conditions before you travel)
Winter parking permits required


special thanks to:
Stoke international
for hooking it up!


hope to see you there :P :P

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Post by Sol-flyer » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:17 am

SNOWDAZE
March 8th(this upcoming saturday) @ the Mt.Shasta old Skibowl
X marks the spot
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Do YOU have what it takes to conquer this mountain?

DIRECTIONS:
Bunny Flat: Take the central Mt. Shasta exit off Interstate 5 and travel east (15 miles) towards the volcano and you will end up on Everett Memorial Highway and eventually Bunny Flat.
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Avalanche Danger Rating for today Moderate
Natural avalanches are unlikely. Human triggered avalanches are possible.
24 Hour Trend:Avalanche Danger is expected to Decrease
Pockets of Moderate avalanche danger above 8,000 on S and E aspects steeper than 35 degrees. Low avalanche danger elsewhere.
Primary Concern: Wind slabs above 8,000 ft.,
Size and Character: Small, thin, hard wind slabs
Sensitivity to Triggering: Moderate to high sensitivity.
Level of Uncertainty in forecast:LOW
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The Bottom Line:
This is a snowkiting experience like never before!, With amazing terrain and unique nature made features.

2008 Eclipse demo's
Uphill winduro race
Freestyle park
Kitecrusade.org benefit

Special thanks to:
SLINGSHOT!!!
And
STOKE International!!!
For there kind Donation of Swag:thumb:

Snowpark permits required
U pack it policy
Dogs discouraged

for more information about the Mt.Shasta Area, Please visit: http://www.Kitezombies.com

For more info about Snowdaze @ http://www.SouthernOregonKiteAddicts.com

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Post by Sol-flyer » Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:36 pm

UPDATE:

RECENT WEATHER CHANGE:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. North northwest wind 15 to 18 mph decreasing to between 5 and 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

WE WILL BE MEETING IN WEED, CA. @ 9:00A.M. AT THE SCOTT VALLEY BANK (CLICK LINK FOR MAP) WITH A REVISED LOCATION FOR THE SNOWDAZE VENUE

DIRECTIONS: TAKE THE CENTRAL WEED I-5 EXIT #747 TURN RIGHT, 1 BLOCK.
Scott Valley Bank
375 S Weed Blvd
Weed, CA

For more information call
Matt thames
(541) 285-0846
Southern Oregon Kite Addicts

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Post by Sol-flyer » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:01 am

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT AND SUPPORTED S.O.K.A.

We had a lot of fun with this years event(s). People came out from as far as Olympia, WA., and San Fran, CA.. Even though we had a couple of unfortunately turns in the weather,everyone who came out really enjoyed it and hopefully will make it out again next year. Our goal is to help promote this area's snowkiting potential, and develop a kiteboarding community, all while sharing the stoke. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED :P :P Next year we plan on doing something a lil bit different, to really make the best of everyones experience with snowkiting. Wether it be your first time, or experienced backcountry guru, this place has got it all. I look forward to riding with everyone again!!

here a few of the shots from all three events.
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see you all again soon!
-matty (sol
Southern Oregon Kite Addicts

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