Winter Snowkite Spot-

I can answer some of your questions. Brad and I have kited there many

times and he really has it dialed. If you park at the snow park, yes

its required to have a permit. They sell them on the spot, busy days

(weekends), Id just get a yearly permit at REI or any ranger station.

It would be nice to skin up to get in if you have them, post holing is

really difficult and robs your energy. I just bought the Naxo bindings

and Vokle Mantras with skins just for the hike in, its about 1/2 mile

that seems to take forever. Snowshoes would be the way to go due to the

dump over the the last couple of weeks. Its a great work out but Id

love to just be able to take the sled in but its xcountry only.

Anyway, follow the cross country trail just along the power lines to

the south, as you said. When you see the bathrooms, hang a left and

walk down the lower trail which will take you to the boat launch road.

You can also keep heading south another 1/4 mile down the xcountry

trail and hike down to the lake at that point. The sweet spot to rig

is to the south of the boat launch, up on the hill with the trees.

There is a flat spot with little rotor but the closer you get to the

tree line it gets swirly and gusty. Brad and I had our snow kite race

track right at that spot and will be a great spot to launch the first

time. Bring gatorade and sugar, youll need it! If anyone is heading

up, give me a call. Check the wind at the ranger station before you

go, it has to be at least 10 to 20 out of the east. Westerlies dont

work at the site, my opinion.