Chase the wind with us. We have dedicated six weekends to snow kiting as place holders on our schedule and will send email notices for additional lake outings on windy week days. Island Lake snow kiting sessions are for Snow Kiting Pass holders and riders who choose the Kite Intro & One Lake Outing. If the forecast calls for at least 10 mph winds, it’s time to attach your alpine skis or snowboard to your feet and learn to glide along using the kite’s power. Stay upwind by flying the kite with precision in the power zones and setting your skis or snowboard edge in the snow. Try flying the kite in a pattern that lifts you up in the air. You must be able to safely launch, steer, de-power, & relaunch the kite before traveling away from the supervised launch area and then you can feel the rush of a downwind speed run. Now you have to use your skills to get back upwind. At Island Lake a snowmobile will assist beginners that need help getting back upwind. What a rush!
WE WILL CHOOSE THE WINDY DAY OF SIX WEEKENDS, 11AM–5PM
JANUARY 20, 27, FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 24 (REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 27 AT 9AM)
We Provide: kites, harness, helmets, instruction with snowmobile support.
You Provide: transportation to Island Lake, alpine or telemark skis and boots or snowboard and boots, helmet, snow pants, jacket with hood, mittens, hat, sunglasses, water bottle, snacks
Meet: Island Lake Co. Road 4, shoulder of the road on the causeway, maps provided
Cost: $65 UMD Student Members/$135 Others
REGISTER ONLINE