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Speechless Sunday - Columbia Gorge's Kiteboarding Season Well Underway

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Real Estate Agent with Kelly Right Real Estate

 

Speechless Sunday - Columbia Gorge's Kiteboarding Season Well Underway

 

In case you don't know, the Columbia River Gorge and Hood River specifically is nationally known in kiteboarding circles. And in case you don't know, kiteboarding is a sport where the rider stands on a small surfboard then holds onto a kite, similar to a parasail, and uses the wind to ride the water. Because of its geological form, the Columbia Gorge channels wind that's perfect for the sport so enthusiasts flock to the area from May to October. The last few days we've seen lots of boarders on the water, catching air and thrills.

 

Kiteboarder at Hood River

 

 

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Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Gretchen, I, for one, did not know what kiteboarding is! That is a stunning picture! Love the house with the big porch, too!

Jun 03, 2012 02:32 PM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Gretchen,

I love it!  We saw something like it, I'm guessing, in the San Francisco Bay last spring.  It was mesmerizing to watch the guy boarding around the bay!

Jun 03, 2012 03:57 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Gretchen and Mel, what a lovely scene!  That is a sport that hasn't quite made it to the east coast yet.

Jun 03, 2012 11:44 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I knew it was coming soon, but it has been a little colder than normal so really wasn't expecting to see them for another couple weeks.

Jun 04, 2012 12:39 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Oh this looks like a lot of fun and what a great picture. When did you live in Telluride? I was there from 1989 to 1995.

Jun 04, 2012 11:34 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Gretchen,

That is beatiful. Such scenery and great action. Well done. :)

Steve

Jun 04, 2012 03:12 PM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

I think I want to try that one day... although Im getting older and Im not sure I ever really will. :-)

We recently found a WakeBoard place that is somewhat local. The kids went there for a few hours. Great way to spend a hot summer day when you arent at the beach or lake.

Jun 05, 2012 06:24 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Gretchen --- while I'm not likely to try it you certainly make kiteboarding on the Columbia River look exciting.   

Jun 06, 2012 04:05 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Gretchen,

Congratulations. This post is now featured on "Speechless Sundays." :)

Steve

 

Jun 08, 2012 03:36 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Nice shot!  We get a lot of that action too.  I bet you could find a lot of clients if you blog about kiting.

Jun 09, 2012 01:54 PM