We loved it as a child. Flying a bright colored kite in the local park or open field and watching it glide across the deep blue sky. Well the hobby is still as strong as ever, but in Lake Tahoe, it’s done with a twist. Snow kiting is quickly becoming a growing sport in the Lake Tahoe area and beyond.
On a recent Saturday, close to 100 people stopped by to better understand what all the colorful kites were doing in the air. Many of them stayed to participate in free beginner lessons and demoed specialized kiting gear. Dave Polivy, owner of Tahoe Mountain Sports, spent the day teaching folks the basics of snow kiting and answering questions. Read more…
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derek moore 01.05.09 at 8:02 pm
need info. who to call about tahoe snowkite conditions. will be there last two weeks of jan.
derek, northshore kauai. hawaii.. let me know what’s up?
Tom Peleg 12.04.09 at 6:20 pm
Hi there,
Avid kiteboarder trying desperately to get into snowkiting. Live in Bay area. LOOKING FOR A BUDDY, or any hints on where to go. Have Dec 11-16 off…
Thanks,
Tom