Destination
The Gorge
United States, North America

Kitesurf Season
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Destination Summary

Regularly wind!
Kite Info

Kite shop
Has a Kite Shop

Kite spots
Event site; The Mariner; The Hatch; Rufus; Lyle; Roosevelt; Arlington

Best months
january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december

Dominant boosting direction
Either direction

Wind Strength, Consistency, Wind Quality, Density
It gets Very Strong (Up to 40 knots) It's windy Every week Gusty and holey Cold wind

Water temp
Cold (You need a wetsuit)

Water conditions
Flat, Choppy

Local riders
Eric Rienstra

Crowd factor
Some waters users around

Woo Record
28.7 by Philipp Schonger
Travel and life info

How easy is it to get there?
Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)

How do you get there?
Fly to Portland; Oregon; and drive to Hood River. It takes about 1 hour.

Daily cost
Expensive ($50-120 /day)

Party Destination
Not a party destination

Do you need a car?
No

Family friendly?
Yes

Other fun and activities
World-class mountain biking. Awesome restaurants and breweries in HR! Local bars and live music can be quite a vibe! There's a pool table at the river city saloon.

How easy is it to find cuddle company?
Heaven

Internet Connectivity
Good (video calls and streaming)

Development
High development (many accommodations; hotels; health services and shops)
Thanks to Michael Mac Donald for submiting the destination