Even in a year when ski resorts cry for snow, snow conditions here are perfect.

The US Open Snowkite Masters is held at Skyline where the terrain can be challenging.  This year, kiters take advantage of an unusual wind direction to kite wind loaded slopes. 

Erika Heineken presents play-by-play insight as her famous brother wins again.  She shows you why racers often choose course boards instead of normal kite boards when competing.  The Lord of the Wind Showdown brought some of the world's best kiters together and was lots of fun for everyone. 

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If you were at the Snowkite Masters, you'll remember the high-flying glides and big smiles.  But what is it like to fly like that?  Snowkiters who know how to fly talk about gliding.  Kites are not designed to boost riders hundreds of feet in the air.  Don't leap off your hill without instruction. 

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We recently posted videos of the kid's and the Men's Amatuer Competitions.  Now more  competition!

A kitesites.com feature exclusive.  Kiters from all over compete in one of the most respected events in kitesurfing. 

Winners of the past and winners of the future.  Kiters as young as 10  compete for prizes, swag, and cash at the 2011 BRIDGE OF THE GODS kite festival.   David Tyburski, Sky Solbach, Laura Mahor and others reflect on the event that was pivotal in their rise to fame and success.

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