Lake Billy Chinook Trip Pics

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We went to Lake Billy Chinook in SE Oregon for 5 glorious days last week. Temp in the mid to high 80's every day, not a cloud in the sky, practically had the place to ourselves. We also met davidl on the water who lives just 10 minutes from the lake - lucky dog! David, sorry we didn't get a chance to hook up for some riding. Definitely next time.

Boat ran flawlessly as usual. We took a neighbor and her two kids (their 1st time on a boat) and they had a blast. We skied, wakeboarded, surfed, tubed. This boat is a GREAT all around boat!

Below are some pics from our trip.

Al

This was on Sunday and was actually the busiest day of the 5.



Mt. Hood in the background.


Good shot of LSV wake at 21 mph, no ballast. That's the neighbor and her two kids.

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More pics.




My son puts me to shame.

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The LSV at rest.

[yearround]

looks like a fun place to visit!

[Sled491]

Cab that's just some plain old beautiful looking water there, I envy you! That kid of yours looks pretty darn comfy on that board! Just about time to get into some Tourneys I think

[jester]

Al,

Looks like you had a great time. I have only been to LBC once and it is a great lake. Did you rent a cabin?

[04OUTBACK]

MAN>.
Jealousy!
beautiful location..
Surf wave looks great and the wakeboard wake looks pretty good!

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sled,

Yeah, it was pretty much glass shore to shore every day along the arm that we were staying at, and very few others out due to being late in the year. My son is getting pretty comfortable back there, stays on the wave pretty much as long as he wants and is starting to cut back and forth. He stands so far back on the board since it's so fast, I'm amazed he has as much control as he does.

yearround,

Yes, it is a good place to visit especially early in the year as the water and whether warms up long before it does here in the Portland area.

jester,

Yeah, we rented two of the cabins, and a boat slip that was within sight of and only about 75' from the cabin. It's a great set up.

04outback,

If these pics won't getcha itchin' to get out, nothing will

Al

[04OUTBACK]

oh, I am itching anyway, but that is a beautiful spot..

2 years ago, I fished the cowlitz.. beautiful area..

This time last year, I had just picked up the LSV and made every attempt at getting out every weekend.. this year...not as easy.
last weekend was poo wether.. had to work, out of town today.. and wife is gone, and main crewmember/trusted drive is on baby duty with his new one..

I am hoping I can get a crew tomorrow, weather permitting..

Glad yall had a great time.. a family trip like that has to be way better than a touristy vacation!

Best,
BW

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Brad,

Hope you get out tomorrow.

Unfortunately, this was our one, out of town muti-day boating trip of the year. Wish I could have done several more. Next year, I am going to make it a point to.

Al