Thank you all for putting on another Tug Hill Kite Fest , land owners, Lewis co.recreation, Jan , Bob , Ben for the maps. The Porterdale site close to Rt 81 , Adams Center, and Barns Corners should go a long way in keeping Tug Hill a real snow kite destination.
I had quite an experience on Chaumont bay saturday 30mph in 6-8" snow , near blizzard conditions , two episodes of vertigo , logged15 miles. Sunday at Porterdale was a blast I hope every one enjoyed the flight of the snowspider. Really tested my kite and sled skills. Sled , kites, and body got out of there with nothing broke, thats a very good outcome test piloting in those conditions. I would like to try Porterdale when the snow is hard packed and I can stay on top, keep updating conditions.
Thanks again

Saturday was a bit rough, but fun. Sunday was the better day, in my opinion. A couple of us went out to Sandy Pond and had a freaking blast. It was awesome. Wife took a few pictures posted below:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=michael.d.marcha...

Beautiful set of pics Michael, you're lucky to have a tag along photographer(and a good one, too!) that is willing to brave the elements. I talked to a Wat'n Times reporter at the Deer Ranch Sunday morning who, 1. Wasn't dressed for the conditions, and 2. Whined and complained about the depth of the snow, the wind, etc.(everything that makes us happy!). hehe, yeah, lucky you. Looked like fun! I'll have to join you guys next time you are at the Sandy!

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Originally posted by bobalooie57 Beautiful set of pics Michael, you're lucky to have a tag along photographer(and a good one, too!) that is willing to brave the elements. I talked to a Wat'n Times reporter at the Deer Ranch Sunday morning who, 1. Wasn't dressed for the conditions, and 2. Whined and complained about the depth of the snow, the wind, etc.(everything that makes us happy!). hehe, yeah, lucky you. Looked like fun! I'll have to join you guys next time you are at the Sandy!

Silly reporters.. Doesnt he know snow is for snowkiters? Seems pretty silly to come out to an event like this and NOT be dressed for the conditions...

Yeah... I know I'm pretty lucky to have Sunnie coming along. She got some really fantastic pictures. I was thoroughly impressed. Though, she didnt stick around for much in the afternoon session (too windy and cold for her).

I tried to call you and let you know where we were going.. but couldnt reach ya...

The reporter was a she, heavy coat, but jeans, sneakers and no hat. Sun. am started out cold and light wind. I was the only one at the Deer Ranch(everyone else had met at the Porterdale site for early ride, but no wind). Wind at Deer Ranch when I got there was W @ about 10, and I was the only one there, so I threw up my 8M, and got a little ride, until I hit the lee side of the hill, and the powder was thigh deep, and I stopped instantly!(not enough speed/float to get through it!) I was floundering around, trying to get back up without face planting when the reporter showed up. She was halfway up the hill, and hollering about getting an interview, and I made her stand there a good 10 min. while I got my stuff together.hehehe. I did bring her in to Jan's Clam shelter and turned on the heater for her, and while I was doing that, my kite, which I had attached to a shovel in the snow, pulled free in the building wind, and I had to hoof it halfway to the radio tower to retreive it! At least the photographer that showed up at Porterdale was dressed for it. She also said her brother had given her a 4M Flow, and she might be coming out with us sometime.

Ah... now that makes more sense. The reporter I saw on Sunday was a guy.. and seemed dressed for the weather... Didnt see anyone Sunday...

YAY no more milk cartons for Brian!! Man he was catching some serious air. Funny picture of Greg in there too, look like you guys had a blast. Great pictures Sunny!

Our take on Tug Hill. We had so much footage, its taken me this long to get through it all!!
Again, not very exciting but hopefully a tad entertaining!

http://www.vimeo.com/19914494

Nice! You captured the fun of the weekend. Thanks for that!

Sunny I'm glad you only took a few pictures!!
Oh by the way they are great shots too.

Chudalicious, That was a great video. You guys are great sports and looks like you had a good time. Hopefully I will figure out snowboarding so I can do this too.:wee: You youngens learn this stuff way to easy :D
I miss that area as we didn't make the Fest last spring do to date changes.

That was a great video. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing.

We just lost all snow cover here with temps in the upper 50's 2 weeks till KiteStorm!!!

Thanks guys.. I am DETERMINED to get up and riding at KS. Broken thumb and ALL!!!
Seriously, I have not stopped talking about how much I want to be able to do this before winter's end.

We'll see! :dunno:

Hey we'd make a wacky pair, I have a recovering broken grand toe. It's amazing how often you bump toes and fingers when there hurt isn't it

Those shots with the sun shining got my endophins flowing ... nice vid thanks for the reminder!