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Celilo Park is a kitesurfing spot on the Columbia River, east of The Dalles in Oregon. This historic site is located where the ancient Celilo Falls once stood, waterfalls sacred to Native American nations, submerged when The Dalles Dam was built in 1957. The spot is in the transition zone between the gorge and the arid plateau of eastern Oregon. Westerly thermal winds remain effective, reinforced by the heat of the inland plateau.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Fresh water from the Columbia River, warmer than in the gorge (14-20°C in summer). 3/2 wetsuit often sufficient in summer. Moderate river current in this section widened by The Dalles Dam downstream. Moderate chop during thermal winds. Westerly winds at 18-30 knots in summer, sometimes irregular and gusty in this plateau zone. The waterway is wide, offering generous space.
Intense summer heat on the arid plateau: risk of dehydration and heatstroke. Thermal winds can be irregular and gusty. River current that can carry riders downstream toward The Dalles Dam. Barges and commercial traffic on the Columbia River. Dam proximity: respect exclusion zones. Railroad tracks along the shore. Isolated spot with few rescue services.
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