How are the conditions looking?

I have not been up on the hill since it started snowing again, but it has been snowing a little each day, all week long here in the valley, and it has been cold. I'm hoping to get out tomorrow in the Honeyville area, so I'll know more then.

edit: it looks like about a foot and a half on the web-cam in Worth, NY. I'm hoping, but can promise nothing, to get the map public again early next week, with at least the event sites on it. Sorry for the delay/inconvenience.

Conditions as of yesterday at the 'new' Porterdale site were about a foot of powder, little to no base, grass was poking up here and there, but even I could get an edge. There is a little snow predicted for just about every day this week, and temps should remain below freezing, so we'll keep what we have, and what accumulates until then. Wind looks to start out light early, and increase to 12 or so throughout the day on Saturday(NOAA Ft. Drum), too soon to predict Sunday. Pray for more! By all means, bring some with you! Can't wait to see all the kites in the air! Bob

Sounds like this year is going to be light on the snow for the event. Bummer as years past we have had so much more... Maybe we will get a freak storm to drop some snow that isnt predicted... Would love to see 2-3 feet of fresh snow again... We'll see... I'll be in the area Friday evening. See ya soon.

Hey Gang,

Just got off the phone with Jan, I updated the map to include the confirmed sites for 2010, note that the sites are only confirmed for the 2010 season, and in the case of deer farm, only for the event. So if you are at a random site that isn't identified on the map please get permission from the property owner before you use it (even if you've flown there in the past). Thanks.

Here's the MAP

There's more locations than just Tug Hill sites, but the event locations are labeled with 'Tug Hill - yada yada'

Jan and Bob are constantly working with property owners in the area and there will probably be more sites that have confirmation for access by the time this weekend rolls around, that info will be available at the event.

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.

Seeing as though i cannot see past page two of this thread because page 3 just goes back to page 1, can someone please let me know if the conditions are shaping up for this weekend?!

Have to cancel the hotel before wed if not!!

Good thing you csn still post even though I can't see it.

@ chudalicious, if you go to your user control panel, then edit profile, change your posts per page to some large number (mine is 200) it should clear that problem for you as long as you are logged in. I use the NOAA page for Fort Drum, NY for weather/wind predictions. Right now there is enough snow to edge, but not as much as has been in the past.(maybe a foot now, compared to 2-3 feet in the past)
@bigben Good to see the map is public again!
Looking forward to seeing everyone on the hill!

Porterdale #1 added

Honeyville #2 updated

Looks like the rector road lot was pulled? Thats a bummer. Fun place to ride, though I havent been up to that site in a couple years. Oh well.

I hope the hill gets another foot or so before the weekend, but we'll see how things go. I'm still coming up. See ya soon.

Yeah rector rd was pulled, there was corn there this year and Jan said the stalks were left very long, no good for riding this year...

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Originally posted by bigben91682 Yeah rector rd was pulled, there was corn there this year and Jan said the stalks were left very long, no good for riding this year...

Ah... that makes sense. Not pulled because we dont have permission, but because of condition of the field. Cool. Maybe next year then.. Thanks!

Getting excited. Time to watch the "How to Snowkite" video one more time before we leave on Thursday.

Thanks for the heads up and update Boba - I didn't change anything in the settings but was able to view the page today !? Ah well, not going to question

Helpful to have the maps as well bigben - thanks for that too as we have never been and need all the help we can get.

We're getting in late on Thursday and can't wait to meet up with everyone!

I don't know if I mentioned it before, but registration will be so much easier if you download the registration/liability form, print it out and fill it in ahead, and bring it with you. That way, all you need to do is drop it off at the registration tent at the Deer River Ranch,(there will be traffic/event signs to let you know you are getting close)and find out where everyone is flying. Here's a link to the site that has the download. http://www.lewiscountyrecreation.com/kiteskiing.shtml

Getting pumped for this weekend! Skipping put of work tomorrow to get a warmup in our newly fresh powder....

Bob, how's the snow looking up there, you guts getting much from this storm? More importantly where are the strong winter winds we like!?

I dunno about those winds, I guess maybe I'll have to start the blood sacrifices after all.:evil: Snow is getting better as we speak, though I'm kind of with b-roc on that one, there can be too much, but I think we'll be just fine on that.

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Originally posted by bobalooie57 I dunno about those winds, I guess maybe I'll have to start the blood sacrifices after all.:evil: Snow is getting better as we speak, though I'm kind of with b-roc on that one, there can be too much, but I think we'll be just fine on that.

Give me 3+ feet of fresh powder and 15mph winds and i'll be in heaven...
:wee:

Where are the winds for this weekend? Current reports are depressing...

How about 2 feet and 10 mph? I dunno if I can afford more blood than that! lol

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Originally posted by bobalooie57 How about 2 feet and 10 mph? I dunno if I can afford more blood than that! lol

That would be marginal riding conditions. If I had a 19m, or 21m, I'd be set...

Glad to hear the snow is getting there. We are getting hit hard in RI right now with 18+ inches. Office was closed today and for some reason, I still get all giddy like a kid again when that happens.

Just booked a lesson with Zeb for Anderson and I on Friday - getting excited just thinking about trying to get the board moving with the kite. I hope we can figure it all out!

Saturday winds are looking good.. Sunday not so much...
Just have to figure out the best location for south winds (not Hanno's Lot).

Forecast is looking better... only question is.. where are the winds going to be the cleanest on Saturday...

Would love to ride on Oneida... but will Honeyville site be decent, or the back lot for Porterdale... Trouble is, the two sites are in opposite directions.. hard to say which will be better...

Glad to see the forecast is getting better. Luckily the sites are fairly close together that it wont be difficult to find something good for a southerly. Worst case scenario fly north shore of Oneida on Saturday and tug hill Sunday....

As it looks now Chaumont bay will have strong steady wind 20+ mph saturday I'm putting in at the state boat launch.
Sunday Porterdale is on the agenda.
Its going to be a busy week end.

Checked in to the hotel. Breakfast tomorrow at Timber's. Then we figure out where to ride...

Well, those that listened to early predictions are missing out! Windy/snowy yesterday, wind was S at 15g28, and it snowed most of the night so nice fresh powder covering yesterdays tracks. Gotta sort through yesterdays pics, but no time now, gotta go!

wish i could be out there with you guys... wasn't in my stars this year... have enough fun for all of us Bob !!!

I was only up there for Saturday, and only shot a little video when I wasn't riding but here it is:

Hey bb, thanks for coming, and thanks for that video! Wind was kinda treacherous Sat.(to my mind) but there were some good riders there. Thanks again.

Also have some pictures from Saturday in this Gallery

Here is my video take on the festival. I used CCR's "I heard it through the grapevine" to highlight the fact that the light wind predictions sent rumors around which likely kept some from attending, too bad for them. We had a great weekend and fun was had despite the gusty conditions.


Nice pics, bigben, Thanks!