Sweede is Sweeeeet

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BSMITH
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Sweede is Sweeeeet

Post by BSMITH »

Swede has 1 to 2" of perfectly bonded snow on at least 95% of it's surface. The ice is 4" shore to shore. I got a few runs in before the wind died tonight. YAY! Tomorrow will be good.
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JERRY
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Location: South Haven, Mn.

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Jeff G & I are heading to Sweeeede :)
"The Pessimist complains about the wind; the optomist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." William Arther Ward
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tom_latcham
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Post by tom_latcham »

I stopped by sweede after work on Friday and saw Brian preparing to pump up his machine. I can confirm he is correct about conditions. I am gathering my winter gear and heading to sweede myself. Snow kite season has arrived.

TL
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JERRY
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This could be an informal gathering for the start of winter funhog season. bonfire + full moon rising to finish off. Someone bring a grill. :)
"The Pessimist complains about the wind; the optomist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." William Arther Ward
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magicninja
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Can't make it out there today, but gonna head over early Sunday morning for a sesh. Post how it was today boys. Hope to see some peeps tomorrow. G
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johnz
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Location: Minnetonka, MN

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It was awesome. Smooth, perfectly bonded snow. Really nice wind.

Best first day of Winter ever!!
John Z
Midwest Mountaineering/Slingshot Regional Team Rider
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Jason_L
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Joined: Thu May 25, 2006 4:35 pm
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Re: Sweede is Sweeeeet

Post by Jason_L »

Made it to Swede today at the advise of fellow posters. I must say it was fun. Some bare spots where you had to stop edging but most of the lake had about an inch or two of bonded snow which was quite fast. At least 10 kites in the sky.

Someone got a kite in a tree, hopefully rider and kite are ok, looks like you got it down. Tomorrow showing mid teens as well so should be great. :D

JL
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TB0NE
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Re: Sweede is Sweeeeet

Post by TB0NE »

Sounds like tomorrow on Swede may be my first snowkiting experience, as I have previously only kiteboarded on the water. Any words of wisdom? What time are folks heading out? It looks like it may be getting a bit warm later in the afternoon tomorrow...
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pete168
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Location: Chaska, MN

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Just a few shots from today of Mike B, doing the sunset run. (hope these load up)

Pete
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pete168
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wilderclimberdude
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Post by wilderclimberdude »

Conditions look great! Too bad I am stuck at home this weekend :(

Dan
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