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Buffalo Bill Reservoir is a spectacular kitesurf spot on a reservoir set in a canyon of the Shoshone River, west of Cody, at the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. The lake is surrounded by peaks of the Absaroka Range. Katabatic winds descend from the mountains and funnel through the canyon, creating powerful and turbulent conditions. Grand setting but demanding. Season from June to September.
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Cold mountain freshwater. Water temperature from 0°C in winter (frozen) to 17°C in summer. Lake set in a rocky canyon. Rocky bottom. Variable and disorganized chop due to canyon gusts. Variable lake level depending on dam releases. Full 5/3 wetsuit recommended even in summer. Elevation 1,641m.
Powerful and unpredictable katabatic winds with violent gusts in the canyon. Cold water — rapid hypothermia if problems arise. Canyon creating dangerous turbulence. Rocks and cliffs along shoreline. Grizzly and black bears in the area (Yellowstone proximity). Sudden mountain thunderstorms. Isolation — rescue services distant. Experienced riders only.
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