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Snow Just A Four Letter Word
Gonzo-journalist offers nostalgic song and explains why the thrill of a snow day outweighs boredom of another Valentine's Day. |
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The winds of Mother Nature feed our passion to make ever lasting memories
It was about 12:30pm Easter Monday up at Willow Beach, Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Not much wind, but building to about 15-20km/hr north easterly. It's foggy, so the visibility on the distant shoreline is gone. Nothing to be seen in the distance as the grey ice and patchy surface disappears into the fog. A few runs with my kite and skis offshore to check out the conditions left behind from a season of wind blown refrozen ice. The occasional piece of soft melting ice jutting from the surface was left between the occasional patch of slush/snow. Farther in the distance less and less snow patches yielding to a sold grey ice, now with an ever so thin patch of surface water from the recent warm temperatures. |
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Why Ontario is quickly becoming a world class winter kiting destination
For about 3-4 months every winter, the fresh water lakes around Ontario consistently freeze. This usually happens in parallel with the ski resorts being open. If it's cold enough to make snow then it's cold enough for the lakes to freeze. The wind riding season usually starts mid to late December, sometimes even as early as late November and runs until the beginning of April. |
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The growth of a winter wind rider and some common myths dispelled
Growing up in Ontario and attending high school, once or twice a year we got to go skiing. It was never quite enough to really get the skill down. It always felt year after year as though you were starting over again. But what excitement it was. As a child, skiing down those Ontario hills, they seemed so big. I think it just wet my appetite for more. |
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There is no such thing as a bad weather, only bad clothing
For many people new to winter sports, they think it’s going to be cold. As far as winter kiting the energy you burn is more than enough to keep you warm but there are still a few things you need to know to help maintain your comfort. |
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A Primer on Winter Wind Riding
For many people that live where lakes freeze and snow covers the ground, outdoor winter activities are limited to the weekend ice skate or pilgrimage to the local ski/snowboard or cross-country resort. For a growing number of winter wind riders the thought of frozen lakes and snow covered terrain is welcomed with anticipation and excitement. It’s time again to sharpen your skis, wax your snowboard and check the lines on your kite. Did you say kite? |
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Snowboarding for the first time
Have you ever done something with a snowboard? Maybe just turned a somersault with it down the hill or something similar. If you haven’t, you’ve missed something really great. And it’s time to fix this mistake! You won’t regret it. |
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