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Ways of the Wind: It’s been a great summer, and there’s more to come

  • Greg Stiegel, Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association
  • Updated

Except for a brief stint of hot weather earlier this month, the wind has hit the Gorge in full force this summer, as is evident by the numerous wind-chapped, sandblasted and tired — but euphoric — faces you see around town. And since the end of June, an action-packed schedule of events has accompanied the wind, making for a great start to what is sure to be an epic summer on the Columbia River.

Fair Winds and Fun Times at Windfest
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Fair Winds and Fun Times at Windfest

  • Kirby Neumann-Rea
  • Updated

From learners to experts, hundreds of people flocked to the Event Site Saturday in near-perfect wind and temperature conditions for the annual Windfest, sponsored by Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association.

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At The Gorge Games

  • White Salmon Enterprise

Trout Lake runner Dusty Lopez wins another 10-kilometer trail run title

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Windsurfer barely misses barge

  • Hood River News

A windsurfer had a near miss on Friday when he almost collided with an oncoming barge on the Columbia River just west of Spring Creek Hatchery.