Updated......
Read posts below for more info .....Bladerunner - 20-12-2012 at 04:50 PM
You should turn it into a NAPKA event ! ;-)shehatesmyhobbies - 20-12-2012 at 06:26 PM
Once we find out about NAPKA and the snow thing, that could be possible. I have already talked with Konrad about this.
I was actually going to make this one.chris - 20-12-2012 at 08:23 PM
pssssstttttt. It still happening. Just on a laid back scale. We're still going.
lots of dry land festivals...
skimtwashington - 20-12-2012 at 11:08 PM
But we have few winter snow/ice events. If NAPKA will cover...much easier to hold for an organizer(s).
(Anyone miss Kitestorm?)
The inaugural one happening at Mt Washington hotel(NH) area will be interesting.
....need a few more in N.E and nationally.Kober - 20-12-2012 at 11:18 PM
Chris .... OK ..... lol ....
Insurance not the issue
chris - 21-12-2012 at 07:45 AM
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Originally posted by skimtwashington
But we have few winter snow/ice events. If NAPKA will cover...much easier to hold for an organizer(s).
Insurance, or lack thereof, is not the reason for the "cancellation" of Tug Hill. The county is no longer helping to sponsor, or back the event. A key
employee at the county, one that was responsible for organizing in the past, is no longer there. So the job of seeking land use permission on multiple
properties never was done. The county was also responsible for providing port-o-potties at the main event site (at $500 a pop).
It is easier for those who would be left with organizing (Masskiting crew) to "cancel" the event, still go and have fun.
There is one site near Watertown that the crew has obtained the rights to kite on.
So think of it as more of grass roots event. Sometimes those can be the best. power - 25-12-2012 at 07:24 AM
I know that the DR offered to help with land permission and organization a few times but no one ever took him up on it. Maybe its time to ask. Would
be a shame to loose a good event.snowspider - 25-12-2012 at 11:24 AM
Sitting here Christmas morning in my long johns and Tug Hill snowkite shirt I have mixed feelings about the Tug Hill event. The number of winter
kiters that chase the events is small , fair guess I know by name or face half the winterkiters in the northeast , this is hardly enough people to
economically sustain an event. Yet Kitestorm and Lake Simcoe were big well attended events, not only by kiters but also the community showed up to
watch and play. I'm thinking a sustainable kite festival should be where there is already a core of winter activities and the community embraces
winter tourism. Burlington has it , Lake Simcoe has it , Lake Placid has it , and my new favorite Saratoga has it. An individual trying to make a
buck may have a tough time , but a Tourism Bureau may be able to carry an event , as its costs are spread over a much greater number of activities.
I'm going to fly Saratoga again this winter Feb 14,15,16 and I'll look for better sites to get on the lake. Its a great place , I hope a few others
check it out and provide some input.crabnebula - 25-12-2012 at 05:51 PM
Guys unlike Kitestorm where Rachel moved on from kiting, Tug Hill WILL return, it is just a lot of door to door activity needs to happen once again,
as it did in the beginning. A few key people are not involved anymore that were town folk (local rec helpers)
In the start, it was Brian from Ozone, Jan from TI adventures, as well as Bob and a few other locals and me, (Zebulon) who got the vibe going, 2 years
into the event (get together for the pure STOKE of snowkiting) it got a little bigger and now it is just some re-organization.
Have no fear we are in the clear, just not for a future event that is hyped by companies that donate gear, people that rock, and a wonderful place to
snowkite.....
This year is just a little different, in fact it is more pure and like what it is supposed to be like, pure fun regarding the awesome sport of kiting.
See ya out therechudalicious - 2-1-2013 at 09:18 AM
This is sad news... first Kitestorm and now no official Tug Hill.
Snowkiting was the only true traction "flavor" that I could actually handle as my snowboarding skills are much more refined than any other board
sport. Was really looking forward to this year only to find out that its back to the lift lines for me.
If this sport is supposedly growing, why are all the events wilting? If it is simply a lack of someone taking the baton and running, there has got to
be something we can do to get these winter events back on the map in NE?
I'm all for grass roots but when you are unfamiliar with the area and conditions, it is much tougher to find out the info... and be sure it is legit
info!! Things like sites, where to stay, best conditions become a bit harder to navigate when there is no official body to dictate. (read: if you
have the goods, please share!!!) doneski - 16-1-2013 at 03:14 PM
Here's some news on why the event was canceled. Kiters and locals want it but there's no one to manage it.
..third degree larceny? Is this guy still suspended?
Call the County Manager and tell him his constituants he represents wants the event....while his underling fights charges of corruption.
Glad MassKiting is trying. But locals rather deal with their known local official..otherwise known as 'the Accused'.
What a political/ethical clusterferk!Kober - 16-1-2013 at 04:55 PM
Good to know that there is some talk about it in county office ....Would love to see Tug Hill coming back next year with all support of local
authorities ...bobalooie57 - 17-1-2013 at 09:59 AM
Conditions right now aren't the best, we had a "January thaw" last week, and lost a lot of snow. It is cold again, and we are getting a little snow
right now, hopefully soon we will have enough, and it will stick. We do have a spot that we can ride, when there is enough snow. I have had computer
issues, as well as car problems, but as soon as there is enough snow, I will be scouting out some new locations, too. If anyone would like to come
out, e-mail me and I would be happy to give you any assistance I can. I check my e-mail a couple times a week, at the local library, and know that
most of you interested parties probably get to check our local conditions more often than I do! I was able to get out to the Honeyville site with Jan and Jackie and a few others, a couple of weeks ago, with my
typical lackluster results, but I am determined to get it or die trying!snowspider - 18-1-2013 at 06:25 AM
Bob I think we may have a psychic connection , just this week I said to the kids , "I going fast this year or die trying". I'm keeping an eye on
Chaumont bay for Sunday 1-20-13, I may have to drive up and see for myself if its doable , winds will be howling.Kober - 12-2-2013 at 08:47 PM
Who is coming to TUG this weekend ???Kober - 15-2-2013 at 10:27 AM
No one ??? ..... oh ..... well ..... Me and Jim will try to be there before midnight ..... conditions are promising for Sat and Sun .....
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