Fleet 8 Snowkiting

Snowkite schedule rings in early for 2008!

Jan. 5-6 Snowkite Rally Swede Lake, Watertown, MN

Jan. 19-20 Kiters Winterfest Green Lake, Spicer MN

Feb. 29- Mar. 2 Kite Crossing Lake Mille Lacs, Garrison, MN

It just seems that every year, shortly after Swede Lake freezes, seeds are planted by Nathan and his cohorts, and by the first snowfall, there is a full-fledged amusement park for snowkiters. Swede Lake has definitely become the metro-area gathering spot for snowkiters. The weekend of the 5th & 6th may just launch the pent-up energy of a flock of snowkiters, worth the experience whether you are into kiting or just still thinking about it and want to observe. More information on this event is available at lakawa

Winterfest, Green Lake, Spicer, MN: It all started with an invitation to Winterfest in Spicer, the promise of ice-castles and fireworks, not to mention, an art exhibit and wine tasting. That might be enough for most, but snowkiters might be looking for something more like say, redemption for a lackluster finish at a recent Kite Crossing. Yes, the weekend is primarily a freeride session for snow kiters, but for those looking for redemption, or just want to train for the Kite Crossing, there will be a Snowkite Enduro. And if the wind don’t blow on Friday, a terrain park may just develop. Our host will be Melvin’s on the Lake and more details will be available shortly.

4th annual Kite Crossing After two years of Mother Nature’s abuse – oops I’m sorry, challenges – it will happen again. But please understand the frustration of the organizers and staff after the past two years of just tying to maintain safety. The Kite Crosssing was the first and longest challenge for snowkiters, and they plan to make sure it remains numero uno. So be prepared! The majority of snowkiters will probably opt for the simple marathon rather than the iron-man, but please don’t blame the organizers. They’ve been frustrated with Mother Nature and they just want the Kite Crossing to remain the premiere snowkite endurance event.