On Site Updates
01/16/2012
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM MST THURSDAY…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BOISE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE WEST CENTRAL IDAHO MOUNTAINS…BOISE MOUNTAINS… CAMAS PRAIRIE…AND UPPER WEISER RIVER AREA…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM MST THURSDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* SNOW AMOUNTS..10 TO 20 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS…AND UP TO THREE FEET ON HIGHER SOUTHERN AND WESTERN SLOPES.
01/10/2012
We are all anticipating winter, but when is it’s really going to kick in is the question! Hopefully “old Man winter” will make up his mind shortly. Due to the lack of snowpack and North American Snowkite Tour dates, Opening dates have been pushed back until Feb 16th, 2012. We apologize to those of you who were planning on January trips.
09/28/2011
Re-Opening January 5th-March 15th, 2012. Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting another cold wet winter! Only 9 weekends of operations, call now to lock in your preferred dates.
02/22/2011
This year keeps getting better and better, we’ve had multiple lit 10m days. These strong east and west winds have filled in all slope aspects. Currently we have epic snowkiting conditions on the Camas Prairre!
02/05/2011
Pre-frontal West winds today (started the day on a 16m Speedwing, finished the day lit on 13m, still blowing 30 mph after dark, forecast calls for snow and wind throughout the weekend. Currently we have a wet snowpack.
01/23/2011
Last Friday’s snow was well needed, current conditions are still very good with wind blown powder and boot deep powder in convexed areas. Forecast calling for potential snow tonight and later in the week. Currently we have openings from now until Feb 15th. Closed Feb 28-Mar 5th (SKM Utah week)
12/27/2010 7:53:32 AM
Temp:
27
Current Weather:
SNOWING
Overnight Snowfall:
4
24 Hour Snowfall:
4
Summit Snow Depth:
46
Base Snow Depth:
32
Snow Past 7 Days:
6
Time:
12/24/2010 9:52:08 AM
Temp:
21
Current Weather:
Partly Cloudy
Overnight Snowfall:
0
24 Hour Snowfall:
0
Summit Snow Depth:
42
Base Snow Depth:
29
Snow Past 7 Days:
20
12/17/2011
Overnight Snowfall:
0″
24 Hour Snowfall:
0″
Summit Snow Depth:
28″
Base Snow Depth:
20″
Snow Past 7 Days:
12″
2011 Idaho Trip Dates
- Now accepting reservations…January 7th-March 15th!!!! Book now and take advantage of open vacancies and cheaper flights. Please click reservation tab under General Info page to reserve a 2011 trip. Check out the snowcams for current coverage, it’s already stacking up quick!
11/24/10
1/4/2010 40″ Snowpack 95% Coverage
1/19/2010 Slingshot’s employee Shymac and his Gopro HD
1/27/2010
Overcast with intermittent snow showers today so off to Sun Valley, over 1.5′ has fallen in the past five days. Forecast calls for party sunny skies for the next few days! Had a flat light 12m session yesterday and the snow is cold and fluffy. Had the best Peruvian food ever today in Sun Valley. Hopefully more wind tomorrow.
1/31
What a week it’s been so far, I’ve logged four sessions and one blue bird ski day up on the local hill (but didn’t see the owner Bruce Willis). This week was reserved for scouting out new found areas in the valley. I’ve driven over 400 miles dialing in different locations and aspects for different wind directions. The beginning of the week was pretty flat light and light easterlies, nothing to freak out on. Yesterday was stronger but we found two dozen other riders at “Last resort” , got a chance to meet some local boys and got some great action from cornice wind lip hits. But today was off the charts, I’m in awe of how good it can get out here in Fairfield, ID. After meeting a few ranchers and getting to know some “big fish” I got permission to kite a 140,000 archer ranch up in the hills. Bowls, gullies, flats and perfect up hill wind for some big taste flights. I have no pictures to prove this snowkite heaven exists (I was solo again) but use your imagination and trust me, it does!
2/12
It’s been up and down lately, one epic day – one skunky day. It’s been 11 for the last 15 days. So yes it’s a pretty windy place but with a lack of wind sensors it can be tricky finding the best spot. Here is some testimony from Jim Stringfellow on last week’s trip!
HD GOPRO Action
2/16
Lots of people on the fence for upcoming weekend, this is how I see it. The current snow pack is wet, but there’s plenty of coverage. Forecast/radar looks like tonight will be the last chance for new snow. After tonight looks like solid hi pressure which may produce steady thermal driven west/easterlies! So come out and play, it should be beautiful and perfect photo light.
3/3
Just got back from a Utah snowkite trip, Strawberry and Skyline were as good as it ever get’s 8m and 12m powder riding all day long for 6 straight days. I also snatched back the 2010 US Open Snowkite Master title as well, boy does that feel good. Anyways back in Fairfield, ID and the snow has turned back to spring condition this week. Full moon snowkiting last few nights on wet corn snow, still a ton a fun and the east winds have actually been really good the past few days since we got back. Come on out and play! Pics and video to come
4/3
We love big dumps, seems like the season is starting back up again!!! Last year it was March, this year it looks like April is the gift horse.
We are now closed for the season, but hope to see you this January 2011. Be on the look out for the release dates (www.snowcinemas.com) for the full length snowkite movie, shot exclusively on the Camas Praire, Idaho!
Thank you
Brad Gordon
Thermal Foundation
