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"NEW LOOK" IN LAKE W TER SKIING
A startling innovation in water skiing on Payette Lakes appeared July 10, when Lt. Frank Holbrook
rode on skiies propelled by a new Bell 47G2 helicopter at 33 miles per hour. The pilot was Rick Case,
Roberts Aircraft Co., Boise. The show was sponsored by Brown's Tie and Lumber Co., for the benefit of
the North and South Idaho Forestry Associationv 4,114 the State Land Board. Wyman Zachary was in
charge of arrangements for the exhibition. Photo by Walt Rubey
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Where to go water skiing
Lucky Peak isn't the only, or
even the best, spot to water ski
in the upcoming months. Here
are some spots to go, accord-
ing to Ron Findley and Tim
Mueller:
Brownlee Reservoir: Near
Weiser, it's a great fishing -
/water skiing lake. And the wa-
ter will stay relatively warm for
another month or two.
CJ Strike Reservoir: Outside
of Mountain Home, it's a large
reservoir that is pretty much
left to the fish. "There's never
anyone there," Findley says.
"So the water is like glass."
Cascade Reservoir: Says
Findley of Cascade, felt like the
Caribbean earlier this month."
The reservoir is accessible
even a minimum pool, so you
can ski there until it literally
freezes you out.
Payette Lake: Its water level
doesn't drop at all — the
wealthy homeowners wouldn't
be happy if it did. The water is
cold, however, but it's smooth
in the mornings and evenings.
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Photo by Pete Zlmowsky/The Idaho Statesman
Payette Lake draws all kinds of boats to its pristine waters. However, forest fires near the lake have
curtailed recreation opportunities in the area. It's best to stay away for now.
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McCall's Payette Lake is a favorite spot of Idaho's water skiers. Skiing there doesn't end with the close of summer. In fact, many go there in the fall because its water
level doesn't drop. The water is cola, uut IL *—smooth in the mornings and evenings.
Photo by Pete ZImowsky/The Idaho Statesman