Kite The Gorge 1001 Kite Pointe Road, Hood River, OR 97031

"Kite The Gorge really helped me improve my kiteboarding. Their instructors are very experienced, safe, patient, and keenly interested in teaching. The gear is first-class, including jet-ski assist when needed and two way radios for real-time coaching. The support staff is very friendly and helpful. And the owner (Carlos) is a pleasure to work with. I came out for a week of lessons in mid-July and ended up coming back three more times this summer because it was such a good experience."

"Kite the Gorge is a great kiteboarding school. I had not kited for 2 years due to an injury and I am always a bit anxious. Carlos and the entire staff are so knowledgeable kind, patient and professional. I took several lessons with Miles and he was fantastic - really safety conscious, empowering and so knowledgeable! He definitely took time to understand my concerns (no matter how irrational!) and never minded repeating himself to make sure I was comfortable. Seb substituted for Miles in one of my lessons and they made sure that he was up to speed in my progression. He was great, too. I cannot say enough positive things about Kite the Gorge. You will not be disappointed with them."

"World class teaching services in a rare place created by the convergence of mountains, rivers, and land are available. Check out the website for details. Join the charismatic team that follows their fearless owner Carlos. You'll gain the experience you need to be introduced or advance yourself in the sport properly. Do yourself a favor, learn to shred in the sweetspot with Kite the Gorge!"

"If you want to learn to kiteboard, kite the gorge is your place! They have the best instructors, gear, and the friendliest employees. They have radio communication equipment, and jet skis, so you’re always safe! Your progression is the #1 focus and all of your time is used constructively. I’m very happy with my lessons."

"If you want to learn kiteboarding, do it in Hood River and do it with Kite the Gorge! I could not have had a better experience with these guys. The location out on the Spit is the way to go for beginners. Super easy to walk down to the sandbar, free parking, and its sooo nice to be away from the crowds and distractions at the Event Site where the other schools are located. They use Slingshot Kites – a top notch local company that will be at the top of your list if/when you start buying your own gear. They use radio headsets for on the fly communication and jetskis for safety. Carlos, Brian, Marissa, and my instructor Kyle are all just straight up great people who are passionate about what they do. Kyle is a talented rider and a natural teacher. He tailored the lesson to my knowledge/ability/comfort level perfectly so I was able to progress faster than I ever thought possible. Didn’t want to set too high of expectations coming in, but I’d hoped to become a self-sufficient kiter by the end of my trip and have a good time through the process. Mission accomplished! Went out on my first solo ride yesterday and couldn’t be more psyched about this sport!"