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#1 Wed, Mar 31, 2010 3:17 AM
- wdnrbll
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slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
Does anyone know of any slalom courses in the Portland, OR area? I'd love to give it a try.
#2 Wed, Mar 31, 2010 4:29 AM
- mike55
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
I'ld head up I-5 to Toledo, Wa. exit 63 and visit my friends at Koppert Lake. They supply the boat and driver. You just pay for the number of passes or a lesson if thats what you decide. They have a small pro shop there with dry suits, Radar and H.O skis etc. Talk to Eric at 360-864-4137...Good Luck
#3 Wed, Mar 31, 2010 6:54 PM
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
Anything near Spokane WA? My wife now goes there for work now and then.
Scot Chipman
#5 Wed, Mar 31, 2010 9:42 PM
- ToddF
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
Spokane has two courses on the spokane river by the dam. Problem is you have to know someone I don't think there is an easy boat access. Very protected and cold water. Moses lake has a few that's a 1.5 hr drive. Kennewick is 2 hours and we have a couple spots that are nice. You could ski with us anytime.
Lots of lakes in spokane so I am sure there are some hidden courses, I just don't spend enough time up there.
Portland/vancouver has quite a few spots with a few man made lakes.
Todd
#6 Wed, Mar 31, 2010 10:42 PM
- h20dawg79
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
Hey Todd,
How about near Ilwaco? (on the coast, across the mouth of the Columbia river from Astoria, OR.)
"Warning" -the Surgeon General has determined; That the preceding statements accurately reflect the views and opinions consistent with "DSS" (Delusional Slalomitis Syndrome) a highly contagious life altering condition... (Handle with Extreme care & Patience)
#7 Sat, Apr 3, 2010 3:47 AM
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
Lots of lakes with slalom courses in the Portland/Vancouver area. Tugg Lake, Warmen http://www.warmanlake.com/, Mint Lake in Yacolt.
In Spokane there is a course on Long Lake by the boat ramp.
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#8 Sat, Apr 3, 2010 2:42 PM
- ToddF
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
Ilwaco I would really doubt it. it is dry suit weather 11 months out of the year on the coast.
Although when you drive around you will find a lot of small natural lakes that would be perfect to put a course on. I have never seen or heard of anything on the coast.
#9 Sat, Apr 3, 2010 2:57 PM
- h20dawg79
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
Ya Man, it's considered rainy season yr. round out there!
I have Family out there and would love to get in a little H2o time when visiting... Guess I'll have to adopt some new Fam. dn. in FL. or up near RadaR Lakes!
"Warning" -the Surgeon General has determined; That the preceding statements accurately reflect the views and opinions consistent with "DSS" (Delusional Slalomitis Syndrome) a highly contagious life altering condition... (Handle with Extreme care & Patience)
#10 Sat, Apr 3, 2010 6:01 PM
- ToddF
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
from ilwaco you are only 1.5 hrs from winlock. which is a group of manmade lakes right off of I-5.
#11 Sat, Apr 3, 2010 11:20 PM
- h20dawg79
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
ToddF wrote:
from ilwaco you are only 1.5 hrs from winlock. which is a group of manmade lakes right off of I-5.
Should I assume they are "Ski Lakes"? And if so, do ya know how I would connect with someone ahead of time to confirm my acceptance!?!?
"Warning" -the Surgeon General has determined; That the preceding statements accurately reflect the views and opinions consistent with "DSS" (Delusional Slalomitis Syndrome) a highly contagious life altering condition... (Handle with Extreme care & Patience)
#12 Sun, Apr 4, 2010 12:34 AM
- Thomas Wayne
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
There's currently at least one lot for sale at Winlock Lakes. Buy it and I can guarantee you'll be accepted to ski there.
TW
#13 Sun, Apr 4, 2010 1:45 AM
- h20dawg79
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
Oh Man, that would be a rough commute to get a quick set in after work. -from TN.! However, I am dreaming of living on a ski Lake somewhere... ahh, "anywhere" I think!
"Warning" -the Surgeon General has determined; That the preceding statements accurately reflect the views and opinions consistent with "DSS" (Delusional Slalomitis Syndrome) a highly contagious life altering condition... (Handle with Extreme care & Patience)
#14 Sun, Apr 4, 2010 1:55 AM
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Re: slalom courses in the Pacific Northwest
Hey H2ODawg79, should be a piece of cake. Get off at 5p, jump in the Lear and crank out here and with the time you'll pick up, you can be on the water by 5:15p!!!
Last edited by Digger (Sun, Apr 4, 2010 1:56 AM)
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