Last year, the group of us from DC all stayed at a place in Pulaski called Eddy's Place. The rates were very nice, and the rooms perfect for us. There are lots of places to stay, and Eddy's place isnt exactly the closest to where everyone will be (its about a 45-60 minutes drive to the first site), but it does give you the opportunity to consider other venues as well.

I just sent them an e-mail asking about their rates for snowkiting this season (last year they offered us a discount). I will let you know when I hear back from them.

Apparently I misremembered how far where we were was from where we were kiting. The upside is that there was a good breakfast just down the street.

Depends on road conditions, I think we can make the trip to Honeyville in 30-45 minutes if we speed a hair. Heading to Sandy Pond was much closer too (30 minutes or so). And yes, the breakfast place down the street is quite good... And prices are very reasonable.

There is talk of Ozone and Flysurfer being there. I wonder which site they would be at?

Is there main one?

Generally most people show up to whatever site is good for the wind that day.

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Originally posted by Maven454 Generally most people show up to whatever site is good for the wind that day.

Amusingly, this is actually pretty acurate. While the Deer Farm was the main site the first year, last year, a different farm field was the first day. The second day everyone was at Hannos (even though the top field was better, whoops). Your best bet is to hook up with someone who knows where all the spots are, and just follow them.

We normally have breakfast together, and debate about where the best spot will be, then make a few calls to the locals (Jan & Bob), and then head out. One year we werent even at one of the "main spots" and had a GREAT day while everyone else was struggling with gusty winds. There are LOTS of places to fly out there, you just need to know where they all are.

I've attached a tentative design for our snow kite festival T-shirts. I've been asked for suggestions as to how to improve it, if we should add sponsors, etc. We hope to have these available for sale at the festival. Kind of wondering on how many of what sizes, but may have to guestimate by advance registration numbers. Might have the chamber add a "would you buy a t-shirt for x$" or something along those lines.

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Some feedback. . .

I like it but I think the kite and attached person (least that is the order of things when I fly ) should be a bit bigger as they are overshadowed by the windfarm-ness.

I'd be interested in one though!

That's because the riders and the kites really are overshadowed by the windmills.

Bob,

I like the overall design as well. I agree the kiter dude should be more prominent. I also think it would look cool as a white design on a blue ( or whatever dark color) shirt, instead of a framed graphic.

The graphic isnt BAD perse, but it could certainly be better... I'd get one, as is, but it depends on the design of the shirt. Would that graphic be on the back or the front? If the back, what would be in the front?

We have some graphically capable people on here, can anyone design a new graphic for the shirt? I'm terrible with that sort of stuff. I can picture it in my head, but I cannot translate that into anything useable in any medium...

I like it ... very funkadelic ... you can almost feel the power and fun of it all!

This is what happens when a web manager does not feel like working. Crude... yes, colors... ignore them. Just thought of it and wanted to see how it would turn out is all so I mocked it up fast, fast.

Couldn't help myself - I love this kind of stuff.

LoL
Very nice. Almost like that better than the first.

Had a slow day at work and took a stab at a design:

Really liking the shirt designs! Great job by all! So wish I could make this event!

Good stuff bigben!

I love them all, ben's and chuda's, and the design I posted, which was made by the Lewis County Trail Coordinator, one of our main allies in local gov't. I think I will forward a link to this thread to him, and he will see what a talented group we have, and maybe take some suggestions. After all, this is as much your festival as it is ours, because without you, we would be just a handful of kiters getting together on the weekend!

I love Bigben's design. I want one on a XXL White tee shirt I can wear over my jacket while I ride.:singing:

Nice work bigben, I like that one...

Any word on accommodations?

Ridgeveiw lodge Lowville , nice place, about as close to the sites as you can get.

Once again, this is the best link I have for lodging, I believe it lists all available in the area. Sorry, but there is no one local place that accomodates most attendees, or even offer discounts to attendees, as far as I know. Being a snowmobile destination, a lot of these places already have repeat customers, so advance booking is advised. Sorry I can't be more helpful here. http://www.adirondackstughill.com/index.php

bob

That last sit will show lodging if you click on it. This is The county recreation site. http://www.lewiscountyrecreation.com/kiteskiing.shtml

Ended up booking ridgeview for thurs - sun.

Anyone else getting excited? I know I am stocking up on Tylenol!

ridgeview? where is that? Need to call in my reservation this week... Here is to hoping they have better conditions for this event than they did last weekend...

Its in Lowville and about 80 bucks a night. If you call, ask for the newly renovated section. Free breakfast too.

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Originally posted by chudalicious Its in Lowville and about 80 bucks a night. If you call, ask for the newly renovated section. Free breakfast too.

80 a night? Bah... I think I'll stick with my cheap-o digs... Long as they have rooms available...

The Ridgeview, right down the hill from the Hanno lot, on rte. 12 is probably the biggest hotel in Lowville. There is also the Le-Hav motel, at the corner of Rte.12 & Rte. 177,(edit: even closer than the Ridgeview) and I believe the Lighthouse Restaurant in Lowville also has rooms, other than that it is mostly B&B or country style inns listed in the Lodging section. A little further south on Rte. 12 in Lyons Falls is the Edge Hotel, which is a newer facility, and further south is the Headwaters Lodge in Boonville. Not affiliated with any of these, just trying to help out. Can you tell I'm getting psyched? Don't want to jinx it though, as screwy as the weather has been around here. Thawed last weekend, frozen again now, it has snowed some each day this week. I'll head up on the hill tomorrow to see how the snow looks up there. Saying little prayers to Boreas and Zephyrus, hoping for cold and snow!

Is there a map of the event locations available anywhere? The website say's "Deer River Ranch Base Camp Rt. 177" But there are no specific locations mentioned. I understand there were some issues with attendees and land owners in the past and I'd like to avoid any similar situations. I'm sure a bunch of kites in the air would be a good indication but it would be nice to see a map of the rideable areas.