Hey, if anyone knows some good snow kiting locations around Milwaukee, please throw some links from Google maps, especially for the westernly winds. I believe some Parks would work on a certain directions. Any input is appreciated
Hey, if anyone knows some good snow kiting locations around Milwaukee, please throw some links from Google maps, especially for the westernly winds. I believe some Parks would work on a certain directions. Any input is appreciated
Welcome back Dalius! Been a while.
There was a discussion last year if you look back for locations, but of course last year really sucked so not a lot happened. Until I check to see what has been mowed hard to predict what will work this year, but depending on situation I like Mitchell Park in Brookfield for west wind. During storm if no kids are around the sledding hill an interesting fearure. Another good spot with west wind can be found across HWY 45 from the address 6330 Raynor Ave in Franksville. Old landfill hill, often mowed before winter. I have snowkited there a few times, but never got permission - tried to contact but never could find someone authorized to approve. However, local kids do sled the hill. The entrance has a sign indicating you cannot park there as I recall, I parked along highway. Never worked last year, not enough snow - and don't know if mowed this year.
Most conservancies will have difficulty doing prairie fires this year until sometime late winter. If I get prairie burnt on the Calhoun Creek Prairie (immediately north of Calhoun Park in New Berlin) that can work on west but only about 7 acres worth riding, so that is only if I am desporate (close to me). May burn late winter. Not sure of status of Conservancy prairies off Donges Bay Rd in Mequon.
Of course Veterans Park downtown Milwaukee popular with east-ish winds when snow sticks.
And of course, if nature cooperates better than last year - lots of inland lakes. Since you also wing so proficiently, assume you are using skates and ski-skates with the wings! Skates when ice is good, ski-skates as soon as it gets rougher or snow-patched. And if snow cooperates, back to the kite. My 2cents... If only I could freestyle wingfoil as well as I wing on skates...
