snowkite around tahoe?

kiteboarder2 · Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 28 Location: Minden, Nevada

does anybody have any info about snowkiting near lake tahoe? i am a self sufficent kiteboarder on the water at washoe lake and would like to learn how to kite ski. i've telemark skiied for 4 year now. is the difference between water and snow kiting big enough that i need to get lessons? or will just getting a snowkite instructional dvd be enough?
thanks.

DaYoda · Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 9

Go here for good beta on snowkiting around Tahoe... http://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=19

You don't need lessons if you're proficient on water. The snowkite dvd should be plenty of info to get you going.

Tahoe Mtn Sports in Kings Beach sells snowkites and is knowledgeable about area kite spots... http://www.tahoemountainsports.com/prod_detail_list/tahoe-kiting

Here's a list of snowkite spots that you can Google...
Tahoe Meadows
Martis Meadows
Prosser Reservoir
Boca Reservoir
Grass Lake
Hope Valley
Red Peak/Carson Pass
Caples Lake
Lake Van Norden
Jackson Meadows
Tahoe Keys
Waterhouse Peak/Luther Pass