Conditions - Ghost December 27th

Wind is low this week. Ghost has about 16" of ice (big SUV's drivin on it) but is almost bare with only a skiff of snow on it. I recommend first removing your own brain before putting on your skates. Skates are for hockey players and bobsleds......hey, waitaminute, anyone got a bobsled?

Conditions December 26th

Incase you have not checked out the Calgary Kiteboarding site, there has been a little bit of activity on it. I will not be posting a link for it here as it doesn't have much to do with our area and always seems to have something wrong with it.
However, the links I have read show that Spray Lakes has lots of activity on it. Sounds like the ice is 8" plus and there is 6-8" of hard snow. Basically this is almost perfect. Anyone going out between the 27th and 30th should send me an email and we'll go check it out.

King Andy

Hey Yo, those of you who know King Andy can follow his Blog. Link is just to the right, "King Andy & Loretta".

This Weekend

Kiters, I am hoping to be out for at least half the day on Saturday so call if your coming. I am booked for 1pm so I will be kiting early. I am also thinking of doing some a cool setup in the morning light so if your into getting some killer photos of yourself, I need a few stunt popsicles. Call tonight.

I also talked to Linda today and we have the use of her field this winter on one condition; I have to be there. She knows that I am a trained emergency responder and she feels better if I am there to deal with any injuries. So please, if you want to be out there, respect her request and we will get our access.

Thanks.

Blue Birds & Champagne

Left work today around noon to meet Barrett at Veterans Field (launch #2) for some warm-up runs. First time out this year, wind looked light but up high it was strong. Started with the 9.5m but within a half hour had to put it away, strong winds up high maybe about 25+km. Decided to pull out the 7m Montana, with wind changing from S to W, she took off like a rocket. The sun was out and the wind was a perfectly steady 25-30km. The power was whicked and the 8" of snow was good enough, speed runs and even boosted a few 6 foot floaters.

I would have to say today was my second best day with the 7m. The only thing missing was Andy!

Call if you can make it out Wednesday at all. Saturday early is all I can do right now.

Day One

Well we now have a few more members and had a chance to get out today. Even for an hour it was good to shake-off the dust. Pretty cold though with -35 windchill. I think this will be a great year, looking forward to some great days out and socials after with a good crew.

Go Time

The fields look good. Right now I will be riding from RR12 start, or the Veteran's Park launch (near the sliding hill). Linda's is no go until I get confirmation.
Please send me an email ASAP so I can update a phone list.