Snowkiters take over Lake Dillon
John Sedillo of Santa Fe goes airborne during the 2011 Dillon Snowkite Open on Feb. 11, 2011 on Lake Dillon. Mark Reis, The Gazette
By Geoff Mintz, Summit Daily News
For those who always wondered what it would be like to fly, check out this week's Dillon Snowkite Open presented by Colorado Kiteforce.
The Dillon Reservoir is the place to be for snowkiters from around the country, as well as a few internationals, who are set to compete in a variety of snowkiting events — from freestyle to racing, both skiing and snowboarding.
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Founded in 2003, the open is the longest running event of its kind. The contest shifted locations three years ago from Farmer's Korner to Dillon, which has better infrastructure and more consistent wind with the western exposure.
Organizer Anton Rainold designed the event so that kiters of all creeds could enjoy the contest and compete.
Friday's Tentative Schedule (weather dependent)
10-11 a.m. — Late registration
11:15 a.m. — Competitor race meeting to discuss fleet racing, starting divisions and rules.
Noon — First start of fleet racing.
4:15 p.m. — No races will start after this time
4:30 p.m. — Beers on the DYC deck provided by SKA Brewery
See the schedule for Saturday and Sunday, and read more of the story at the Summit Daily News website.
Follow Out There's day with snowkiters on Lake Dillon.
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