Colorado Kite Boarding and Kite Skiing and Snow Kiting

Colorado Kit Force is the foremost authority in Colorado for snowkiting, kite skiing, or kite snowboarding. They are also the only IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) Certified affiliate school in Colorado. Meaning that they are fully certified and equipped to teach you how to kite board or kite ski.

Kite Skiing and Snowboarding is a relatively new sport, where the skier or boarder is propelled by a kite. I can be done on snow or ice, but can also be done on water or with a wheel-based board on dry terrain. It has been made popular by the fact that skiers and boarders can propel themselves without the use of an engine and is considered a ‘green’ activity as it uses wind power to get you going.

Typically, you can kite board on Kite Park, Lake Dillon (after it has frozen over) and other large, flat areas to enjoy skiing or boarding. Kite boarding is closer to cross country skiing as it does not depend on gravity to get you to where you need to go, so be prepared to walk a bit if the wind dies down.

Colorado Kite Force’s best deal is the full day lesson, which includes the rentals and lessons and starts at $250 per person, but discounts are given for each additional person taking part in the lesson. CKF also sells DVDs on techniques and other rentals. You can even buy your own kite if you would like.

Reservations are required for lessons and Colorado Kite Force can be reached by telephone at (970) 485-3300 or you can visit their website at: www.coloradokiteforce.com. Their office/ shop is located at  400 Clayton Rd. Silverthorne, CO 80497. Give them a call and start kite boarding today.