Snowkiting Article #1

Alaska snowkite event delivers world-class riding

I returned recently from attending the Thompson Pass Snowkite Festival (www.tpskf.akevent.net) in Valdez, Alaska. We had ridden at this amazing spot for the previous two years as a major highlight of the Ozone Basecamp Tour. Returning to my birthplace as a snowkiter reaffirms my memories of how lucky I have to grown up in such [...]

James Brown | April 16th, 2009 | Continued

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Snowkiting Article #2

Superfly Open Wrapup

The last, big snowkite in the Western US, the Superfly Open wrapped up March 13-15 at Powder Mountain and was a significant and exceptional end to the season. With a great turnout at a spectacular location and perfect wind conditions, the Superfly Open show the enormous potential for the sport and is ushering in a new era in snowkiting.

Dave | March 20th, 2009 | Continued

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Snowkiting Article #3

US Open Snowkite Masters Results

The 5th Anniversary of the US Open Snowkite Masters was an impressive event with great weather, the largest crowd ever, more sponsors, more fun, and lot of kiting! The racing at the event was impressive with more entries and more skill than ever before.

Dave | March 3rd, 2009 | Continued

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Snowkiting Article #4

Drift Snowkite Magazine Issue 2 NOW AVAILABLE!

Issue 2 of Drift Snowkite Magazine is AVAILABLE NOW!

Dave | February 26th, 2009 | Continued

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Snowkiting Article #5

Tug Hill Event Wrap-up

Snowkiters from around the region converged on the rolling pastures of the area for the two day event and its amazing snow.

Dave | February 14th, 2009 | Continued

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Snowkiting Article #6

Chasta Summits Mount Etna in Sicily

Continuing his efforts to push snowkiting and show the amazing potential of this sport, Chasta accompanied by videographer/photographer Boulgakow summited Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe.

Dave | February 9th, 2009 | Continued

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Snowkiting Article #7

Zeal Optics Dominator Goggles Giveaway

We are excited to be running a new contest giveaway where readers can win some new Zeal Optics Dominator Goggles! Update: We have a winner!

Dave | January 27th, 2009 | Continued

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Snowkiting Article #8

Getting Twisted with Chasta in France

Gettin’ Twisted with the new snowkiteboard from Twisted in Chasta’s backyard in France.

Dave | January 19th, 2009 | Continued

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Snowkiting Article #9

Best Kiteboarding Snowkite Center

An important new development in the world of snowkiting has just launched, the Best Kiteboarding Snowkite Center at Powder Mountain, Utah. This lesson center at an established ski area offers a unique opportunity to learn to snowkite or brush up on skills at a location with high quality instructors. With ski and snowboard rentals from [...]

Dave | December 18th, 2008 | Continued

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Snowkiting Article #10

Going with the Flow

It takes a unique location and set of conditions to get the chance to snowkite on a beach right next to the sea.

Dave | December 10th, 2008 | Continued

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