Hood River Kiteboarding Travel Guide

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Hood River Kiteboarding Travel Tips

By Linda Samuel

  • Located at the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River is commonly called the "Kiteboarding Capital of the World."
  • Summer is the best time for skimming these waters; wind gusts reach 30 mph.
  • Outfitters along the river provide instructions and equipment. A basic, 90-minute lesson is less than $100.


Hood River Travel Guide

Each summer, hot air rising over the desert to the east of the Cascade Range sucks cool air up the Columbia River Gorge from the Pacific, and the winds howl through what is basically a natural wind tunnel. The winds are incessant and gusts can whip the river into a tumult of whitecaps. They used to curse these winds in Hood River. Not anymore. Read More

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Hotels

from: $115

Best Western Hood River Inn

1108 E Marina Way
Hood River, OR 97031-2378 Map

Distance: 1.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Kiteboarding
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
4.0

Columbia Gorge Hotel

4000 Westcliff Drive
Hood River, OR 97031 Map

Distance: 1.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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from: $156

Skamania Lodge

1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA Map

Distance: 18.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Attractions

Columbia River Gorge

expert favorite attraction
Good For Kiteboarding
Columbia River Gorge


Distance: 17.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Columbia River Gorge is an 80-mile-long and 4,000-feet-deep river canyon that cuts through the... Read More
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The Hook

expert favorite attraction
Good For Kiteboarding
Columbia River Gorge


Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Hook is a popular windsurfing area for both beginning and advanced surfers. It is known for its strong west wind.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Hood River Marina

Good For Kiteboarding
Columbia River Gorge
River mile 169


Distance: 1.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hood River Marina provides recreational opportunities for boaters, windsurfers, and swimmers. The... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Hood River

Distance (mi.)
Portland International Airport 52.9 map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 126.2 map
Spokane International Airport 231.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Hood River

Distance (mi.)
Yakima Air Terminal Airport 76.1 map
Redmond Bend/Roberts Field 102.3 map
Pasco Tri-Cities Airport 121.9 map

Flight Deals to Hood River

Originating From
Sacramento (SAC) to Portland (PDX) $126
Spokane (GEG) to Portland (PDX) $126
Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX) $156
Las Vegas (LAS) to Portland (PDX) $178
Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) to Portland (PDX) $197




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