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| Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy | This is not a surprise to me, they have been missing the mark as of late. I ordered a set couple years ago and it took them 3 month to deliver. I... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : Saturday Green |
Author: jP Subject: Saturday Green Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 6:11pm Looked like some good water out there today! Tomorrow should be good too. |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Whitewater Forum : Who wants to play Activist Tuesday at SnoPUD? |
Author: jP Subject: Who wants to play Activist Tuesday at SnoPUD? Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 6:32pm There's a SnoPUD meeting in Everett, set for 6 PM this coming Tuesday, Feb 16th, at the SnoPUD main office (2320 California St). The reason for the meeting has to do with a change in the way SnoPud bills its rate payers, and apparently this issue has rate payers pretty pissed off at SnoPUD. So there should be a decent turnout. Oppenents of SnoPud's proposal to dewater SUNSET FALLS (AND CANYON FALLS, and the 1.1 miles inbetween) are poised to take this moment to educate ratepayers about the dam proposal, and why its a bad idea. I will be there for sure, and we think its a good idea for as many of you to show up as possible. I'm going to keep things short here right now, but I'd like to urge your participation. Please, if you simply can't go because of prior obligations thats fine. But if you can make it, your support is needed. Think of it as just a trip to everett to hang out with your fellow, fun loving boaters, and of course publicly engaging with non boaters and rate payers there. Please understand we are entering a critical phase in this fight. And no one is asking you for money. We need YOU. We need your passion, your intellect, and your belief in what's right with regards to how we manage our precious resources. Understand that this fight is just now heating up. For us to succeed it will be a death of a "thousand cuts" kind of victory (metaphoriclly speaking, obviously). If you want ANY details about how you can effectively participate, please please please PM me, text me, call me...just get involved. Oh yeah, and posting below to fire up some stoke won't hurt either. |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Whitewater Forum : Who wants to play Activist Tuesday at SnoPUD? |
Author: jP Subject: Who wants to play Activist Tuesday at SnoPUD? Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 6:52pm Now, for those who haven't kept abreast of this issue, are completely unimormed of it, or have just gotten busy and forgotten the details of why Damming the S. frk Sky at Sunset Falls is a Terrible Idea, here's a recap: Its going to cost ratepayers about $217 million to build, at least. They said studies would cost 1.1mil but they are already $5 million deep, not counting land prchased. So well over $200 million to add 1% to SnoPUD's energy demand. BLASTING CLOSE TO AN ACTIVE LANDSLIDE Two 2 story tunnels one half mile in length will be blasted out of bedrock within 330 feet of an active, ongoing, landslide. The main tunnel will be blasted UNDER THE RIVERBED, just upstream of Sunset Falls. Sounds pretty destructive, huh? Landslide started Dec 2013, moves in fits and spurts, and has taken out the main road and several cabins so far. It?s not finished; the entire hill will come down. PUD consultants say blasting will not affect the landslide! This is especially incredible in the wake of the deadly slide at Oso. By the way, you can't even drive in to Sunset Falls basin anymore due to these last two slides. I will try to get some photos up. If you look at an areial view, and you know your WA geology, it isn't a far fetched leap to wonder if Mama Skykomish might not just decide to re-rout herself to the river left of Sunset Falls, through the slide zone. Now maybe this is hundreds of years out. Maybe 10-20...maybe it'll never happen. But if it did it will obviously bypass the installation proposed. Check it out. HARM TO FISH: 20% of all of the fish in the Snohomish watershed utilize this area at some point in their life cycles, according to the Fish Bios. Among the fish in the river, wild salmon, including Chinook (King) and coho. as well as Steelhead are listed as threatened species. PUD says fish will do better with LESS water in the river. They want to take water out of the river and run it through tunnels (see Blasting). Less water in the river will be warmer and deprive fish of oxygen. Fish become stressed and can suffocate when water temperature reaches 70oF. With less water, fish will be vulnerable to predatory birds. Eagles and osprey are often seen along the river corridor. The PUD study did not factor in steelhead kelt. They return to the ocean as adults. Since they are larger than juvenile salmon, their injuries will be more severe with less water in the river. The PUD study was a computer model of buoyancy particles: not real fish, not real water. Imagine the injuries fish will sustain when going down this 40? drop (photo next column) with less water to cushion their descent. This is Canyon Falls, a very rocky 40? drop, and an area that PUD would take water from if the project is built EXISTING PROTECTIONS The S. Fork of the Skykomish, site of the proposed project, has legal protections against hydro power development. The PUD has not yet addressed those protections but instead persists in pursuing a license from the Feds. The river is part of the WA State Scenic River System, worthy of protection as a free-flowing river. RCW 79A.55.005 The NW Power & Conservation Council (a Federal agency) considers this stretch of river protected from hydro power development. It is possible to get an exemption to that protection but PUD has not done so. The project likely would not meet criteria to provide exceptional benefits to fish (see Harm to Fish) There are minimum instream flows designated by law for this river. Those flows are much more, 2-5 times more, than PUD wants to use to generate power. WAC 173-507-020 (see Harm to Fish) In an era when we are spending hundreds of millions to yank out dams, should we building one here of all places? The bottom line: PUD HYDRO POWER PROJECT WILL RAISE RATES, ENDANGER FISH, ENDANGER THE SKYKOMISH RIVER AND LIKELY WORSEN A LOCAL LANDSLIDE Edited by jP - Today at 6:56pm |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Arizona Season 2016 | We are doing a Salt river self support next week. Thurs-Sun kayak self support. Feb 18th-21st Flows are coming up nicely. Give a shout if anyone... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Raft for Oregon ? | ---Quote (Originally by 802flyfish)--- I really like the river techs but don't have enough cash to Make that Purhase. I've talked to a few companies... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Which fabric is this Legacy boat? | I am truly impressed, that is a lot of knowledge on Hedge and Zach's part. | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : MM Sunday ? |
Author: kirkrorrer Subject: MM Sunday ? Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 7:34pm I'd to get out mid morning |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Whitewater Forum : MM Sunday ? |
Author: jonnygriff Subject: MM Sunday ? Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 8:07pm I'm down for middle middle tomorrow what time are you thinking? 206 471 2895 jon |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Raft for Oregon ? | Last question is about getting a trailer for a 13ft raft. Anyone know of of any brands that make a trailer that are relatively light and... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Presidential race 2016 | It took me years to realize this... but debating politics on the Internet is like playing chess with a pigeon: No matter how skilled you are at the... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Salt is on the rise. | Ok guys, so who would like to jump on this warm bump, and ride this in the next few days, maybe next weekend? Let me know, my brother and I are more... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : MM Sunday ? |
Author: Mike55 Subject: MM Sunday ? Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 8:48pm I'd be down for a run tomorrow, what time? |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Whitewater Forum : MM Sunday ? |
Author: jonnygriff Subject: MM Sunday ? Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 9:09pm want to meet at the take out at eleven? |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Rafting with a Telescope | Pvc pipe, you can get it in all sizes. Glue end cap on one side an screw cap on other,pad inside as needed. Sent from my iPad using Mountain Buzz | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Raft for Oregon ? | It is overpriced and too light. Look for something like this. RAFT / RAFTING / ATV 12' LONG DECK OVER TRAILER BEDOVER - $1200... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Raft for Oregon ? | Yeah just watch Craigslist the utility types pop up cheap add some 2x6 for planks and you'll be set Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Presidential race 2016 | ---Quote (Originally by marko)--- It took me years to realize this... but debating politics on the Internet is like playing chess with a pigeon: No... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : MM Sunday ? |
Author: Mike55 Subject: MM Sunday ? Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 10:36pm Sounds good |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Raft for Oregon ? | That's not a bad trailer and in my price range. Still looking for housing but planing on having a garage for storage. | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Raft Trailer Repainting | I recently acquired a raft trailer that is in need of a few updates/modifications. Its a tire under 7x12 flat deck #3500 torsion axle with 14in... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Raft for Oregon ? | If you are looking for light you don't want one of those trailers Paul7 posted a link to. They are ridiculously heavy and are not the great on the... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Four Rivers Results Posted | Just so you know in October there is absolutely no competition on any of the rivers. | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| is Augie out there? | Augie, I'm looking to get a downtime machine. if you have something for sale look at my classified post for my telephone. hope to hear from you. Alan | Utah Rivers | Utah and vicinity | |
| wanted:squirt boat | Any one have a squirt boat they want to sell. I am 175 to 180 lbs, 32 in inseam and size 10 feet. I have an old surface squirt but want to get a sinker. Alan at eight zero one-three seven two-8959. thanks | Utah Rivers | Utah and vicinity | |
| Lettmann boats-- group purchase/CO shipment?? | Is anybody interested in buying a lettmann boat? I'm looking to split the shipping cost to Colorado with at least 1, ideally more. I figure there... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Salt is on the rise. | At 1000 cfs and still rising. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Raft for Oregon ? | Though there is something to be said for buying the right thing for sure... My observations: If you posses ingenuity, and are decent at using... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy | ---Quote (Originally by GreenWall)--- customer service sucks around here! ---End Quote--- Now, there's a true statement! You might be a great... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Four Rivers Results Posted | Tom, 2 friends and I floated the Main Salmon starting Sept. 25 last year and it was our best ever Main trip - perfect weather, cool enough for lots... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Raft Trailer Repainting | Caterpillar yellow. | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Four Rivers Results Posted | ---Quote (Originally by daveb1)--- Tom, 2 friends and I floated the Main Salmon starting Sept. 25 last year and it was our best ever Main trip -... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Ark flows | Parkdale was like 480 the other day. There have been warm days, is it melt or are they moving water? What do the #s look like? | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Ledges | Did not draw out, or know anyone who did, for a Salt permit. So how about doing a park, hike and play from Gleason Flats, or a daily to Gleason? ... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Opinions Wanted: Lifetime Warranties w/ Outdoor Gear | I got to say, Patagonia is the hit as far as warranties go. I bought shell at the SLC outlet during one of their 40% off outlet sales. So, 40% off of... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Rafting with a Telescope | Wayne, that sounds like a great low cost solution, thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Salt is on the rise. | Raft and kayak. 4-night run through the wilderness section. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : MM Sunday ? |
Author: Mike55 Subject: MM Sunday ? Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 8:51am Sorry, other plans happened. I'm out. |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Whitewater Forum : MM Sunday ? |
Author: kirkrorrer Subject: MM Sunday ? Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 9:00am 11 sounds good . I need to be off water at 2 though Edited by kirkrorrer - Today at 9:02am |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Whitewater Forum : MM Sunday ? |
Author: ckoontz Subject: MM Sunday ? Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 9:23am Mind if I join? Clinton 8two8 337 zero243 |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Rafting with a Telescope | I've brought my 4 inch dobsonian scope on a couple trips, wrapped up in towels and pretty much took over my dry box. I can only do it if I have no... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Sawyer Oars Bankruptcy | I haven't even watched any of that crapola on tv, it reminds me of the mud slinging on forums, you can't believe most of it lol. I come to my own... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| New pump help | I own a normal 4" Carlson, been a great pump for topping my 14', not terrible for inflating with if I have to, lives in dry box for multi day's.... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Salt is on the rise. | I'm on the same trip. 4 day either launching Friday or Saturday. One 12' raft R-2. | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Star rafts | Thanks GreenWall ya Alibaba is out! Really just seeking a good deal but also a good boat worthy of extended trips. | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Raft for Oregon ? | ---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- Though there is something to be said for buying the right thing for sure... My observations: If you posses... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Opinions Wanted: Lifetime Warranties w/ Outdoor Gear | NRS is another stand up company. One of our neighbors that we boat with, bought a Lite Cylinder propane tank from them. When Lite Cylinder had the... | Mountain Buzz | Colorado, Western US and everywhere else | |
| Whitewater Forum : Green Monday? |
Author: lubes Subject: Green Monday? Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:13am It's Washington's Birthday! Lets paddle the Green! 206-788-5630 |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Whitewater Forum : MM Sunday ? |
Author: kirkrorrer Subject: MM Sunday ? Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:17am Sure . See u at 11 |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity | |
| Whitewater Forum : Who wants to play Activist Tuesday at SnoPUD? |
Author: irenen Subject: Who wants to play Activist Tuesday at SnoPUD? Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:32am Thanks for spreading the word JP, we will see you at 6 pm this Tuesday! |
Professor Paddle | Washington, Oregon and vicinity |
