Leaving It All Behind

This last Friday and Saturday a few of us got out of the city and punished ourselves out on Spray Lakes. Friday winds were extremely light and there was only a skiff of new snow but it was softened up and no where near as bad as a good day at the mall. Saturday we had about 20km from the North (wtf?) and got about 3 hours of riding in.

I have to say, as meager as it was, it is always still a great thing when you can get away from town with a couple like-minded guys and do what your passionate about. This year as much as some of us are missing the King, we have a great crew and the guys that have been riding together all gel like they have known each other for years. I think that can only come from one thing; the understanding that living our greatest pursuits in the mountains, pushing ourselves, and leaving it all behind makes us all equal.

Conditions Eagle Lake

If you happen to be in the Strathmore area, check out Eagle Lake. Looks like it has snow and it is generally a good spot for wind. Thanks to Patrice for the update.

First Anual XPK Poker Run

Hey Guys, I wanted to tell you about an idea I had a few years back. I have always wanted to do a poker run with the kites and right now it is actually in the works. Details will be coming but likely will take place at Spray. I am thinking 7 checkpoints with sealed envelopes, travel up wind then a downwind straight shot to the check in for the play in hands. $20 dollars per rider, winner takes the pot. Other prizes will be added as we can work them in. I have a request into HQ for some stuff as well as I will be supplying some prizes. Right now we are looking at first week of March. Contact me if your interested.

Conditions January 1st, Spray Lakes

Barrett and I shot out to Spray Lakes this afternoon to get some first-day-of-the-year kiting in. The kiting was great, a little low (7m) but the wind and snow on the south end of the lake was very good. I also chatted briefly with a local who told me that the best spot to fly is not the Driftwood end but further south at the other end of the lake.

I won't be able to go this weekend but if your thinking of going out, conditions are almost perfect.