Main content

Got skis? Got a board? Head for the lake!

Posted Saturday, February 20, 2010
— Alpine / downhill skiing

Skiers and riders harness the wind on Lake Champlain.

Kitestorm continues on Sunday, February 21.

Today we went to the beach.

We were spectating at this weekend's Kitestorm event at Sand Bar State Park on the Causeway in Milton. The temperatures were comfortable for standing on the snow-covered and frozen Lake Champlain, and watching as skiers and snowboarders worked to get their kites aloft in light wind. The folks who made it out farther on the frozen lake were rewarded with decent wind and they were moving right along.

This is one of North America’s biggest and longest running snowkite events. It includes racing and demos. The event is put on by Rachael Miller of  Stormboarding, based in Burlington, Vermont. She is is the country's first instructor to be certified by the Professional Air Sports Association as both a snowkiting and kitesurfing instructor. Impressive.

The Skimeister took a clinic with Rachael a few years back. He thought it was pretty darn cool. We've since seen YouTube videos of Europeans with their kites in the high mountains—flying and spinning in the air and touching back down for turns. Amazing stuff.

The event continues on Sunday for those who are interested.

Go fly a kite.

 

Share This Blog Post

 

Post a Comment

No Account Needed! To post a comment without any kind of account, you can type in a name, nickname or trail name and an email (which we do not collect or use) then select "I'd rather post as guest." We'd love to hear from you!

Link to get a Protect Our Winters membership

 


Mikaela Shiffrin ski racing and knocking a slalom gate out of the way

Watch this weekend's Killington World Cup in person or on TV

Posted 11/22/23

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Part of Vermont’s Thanksgiving weekend traditions now includes watching fast women fly down the Superstar trail at Killington Resort. The women’s World Cup stops in the…

Dozens of snowmaking fans blow snow on a trail at Killington

When do Vermont ski resorts open for 2023 / 2024 ski season?

Posted 11/16/23

The 2023 - 2024 ski season is coming in hot! A number of ski resorts are opening before Thanksgiving. Are you ready?!? These dates are weather dependent. Check the websites of your favorite Vermont…

Photo of a Vermont ski swap with lots of skis, gear and people

2023 Ski swaps in Vermont — The SkiMaven list

Posted 9/13/23

Updated 11/16/2023 Anyone out there ready for ski season? Psychologically I am ready. But if you are like me, you may be thinking about the ski and snowboard gear you want or need. Ski swaps are one…