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New Survey Reveals American Concerns About Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This s an interesting blog post about what Americans know and don't know about water. One thing that's fascinating is that "57% of Republicans...

PRV on an IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

^^^ I soaked it in some vinegar for a few hours yesterday and reinstalled... and the pressure to trigger the valve is a lot higher but even once the...

Lower San Juan Limbo (How low can you go?)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you think about it, the larger rafts don't necessarily draw more water. My 16 with big tubes was hitting bottom less than some of the 14's on that...

2020 Visiting Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My house shook pretty good again last night. There was another 4.6 at marsh creek. My friend working in stanley says the feel about 2 quakes a day....

SF Payette Canyon wood.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mikesee)--- Haven't lived here very long -- maybe this has been there for years and I'm just noticing it. Last notable...

Lower San Juan Limbo (How low can you go?)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I’m following closely, I have a permit for 7/23 I have a 14ft nrs, I’ve done this trip many times but can’t remember what the lowest flow was. Thanks...

Colorado, Low Stream Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A big part of the low flows this year was the lack of any appreciable soil moisture going into the winter, then the dry spring we had. It didn't...

3rd and last price cut aire 156r 2,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is a steal. Someone buy this boat. These things last forever. Urethane bladder goes out, just have AIRE send you another. Then you'll basically...

Guide my micro-raft decision-

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm in the same boat as you currently. Although the High Five won't be available anywhere until August according to the folks I talked with at NRS....

Lost Oar on MFS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We launched the same day as you. Unfortunately, we never found your oar. :( Side note, were you in the group with the green boat that got pretty...

Colorado, Low Stream Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd have to agree with the wind theory. Up here on Rabbit Ears Pass the wind has been crazy strong for the last 2 months almost every day and the...

Guide my micro-raft decision-

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by panicman)--- I would personally jump on a hyside mini max. ---End Quote--- Really? Even at more than twice the price? ...

Like New Dagger Phantom, $1000 OBO

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Used 2 days on gore canyon and 2 days on the Animas. Located in Glenwood Springs, can deliver within reasonable distances on the west slope....

2020 Visiting Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks Cody, Yes we will be coming up from Idaho Falls. We will just stock up on dry ice there. Thanks for all your help and info about Salmon. We...

Kayaking Destinations in Idaho

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.blm.gov/documents/idaho/public-room/guidebook/media-center-public-room-idaho-upper-salmon-boater-guide Here is a link to the upper...

PRV on an IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you pay attention when boat is pulled up on shore - especially a white sandy beach - should be perfectly safe to abandon the PRV. Why cut it out?...

WTB NTS Thwarts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good morning all! I have an early 90s NRS standard floor (I think it is a 140)measuring 14' x 7' 2". Has unusually large thwarts measuring 17+"...

2020 Visiting Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by codycleve)--- Will you let me know if salmon river food pack was able to help you out with this so i can maybe include it in...

Colorado, Low Stream Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have one very simple answer. Trans Continental Diversion. The Front Range de-waters the western slope. That is it...

3rd and last price cut aire 156r 2,000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Moving to Arizona need to down size on the river equipment 156R AIRE self bailer 2 thwarts, foot cups. manufactured 2003 purchased used. No...

Kayaking Destinations in Idaho

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Phil if you’re still up there try to check out some sections of the South Payette. There is some gnarly stuff and some moderate stuff, and it’s...

Colorado, Low Stream Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree what a difference a year makes, eh?! Although, last year was also one of the most unique I can remember. I had noticed this trend a few...

pad/matt for dogs on your boats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by seantana)--- I used SeaDek on mine, little mongrel loves it. ---End Quote--- Cheap blue foam camping pad. It gives em...

2020 Visiting Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Waterhopper)--- I ordered mine on May 29, it arrived on June 10. You can print your order, that serves as proof of purchase...

Guide my micro-raft decision-

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm often faced with opportunity to raft up a friend or family member, but don't always have the volume or the huxpah for the take out carry to fire...

Flow Calculations for Salmon @ Whitebird

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Below the USGS site at the Middle Fork Lodge there are some major side tributaries that add to the flow especially during this period, namely: ...

Yet another groover question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This thread just made my day. It's the small things in life...

PRV on an IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I picked up a pre 2000's Hyside Padillac 2 and it seemed like the floor held air but when it took it out on it's maiden voyage, once the PRV started...

Flow Calculations for Salmon @ Whitebird

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

One other interesting and complex aspect of surface flow measurement at any given time is the error in the gage reading. It is very common for...

2020 Olympus Dam Releases to Big Thompson

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

*Thursday, June 25, 2020* Olympus Dam Release to the Big Thompson River Adjust the flow from 319 cfs to *348 cfs*

Hyside thwarts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I’ve got d rings and a handle as well if you need that. 1/2 off retail, blue hyside

Flow Calculations for Salmon @ Whitebird

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- At the risk of stating the obvious, why not just use the standard whitebird forecast instead of adding up...

Yet another groover question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm partial to the coyote river pooper, I think the wide base and comfy seat are fantastic for a good groove. ...

Flow Calculations for Salmon @ Whitebird

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jamesg)--- Starting to look at forecasts for a Lower trip on 7/9. I am looking at the following upstream gauges with their...

Colorado, Low Stream Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Northern drainages' snowpack peaked above normal, April 21st most places, much later than normal. We also had an extremely warm May relatively,...

Buy/borrow Deso Grays River Map

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I helped write the 2nd edition for River Maps, and I have a copy I can hook you up with. I am in Kremmling, work for AVA. DM me or call the...