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Kids gear

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am looking for insulation layers and splash gear for my kids (4th and 7th graders). If you have some that your kids have out grown I may be...

San Miguel

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The signs are back up for the strainer above Caddis. So it must have shifted or was added to when the river came up briefly last week.

Securing Gear in Stern

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've always had a beaver tail (my dad calls it a turtle board). It hangs with straps from the frame and D rings. I like keeping hard items, like...

DIY Gear porn thread

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Very creative! I would use fir because it is less dense and would give more flotation with a given amount of weight and I would use screws to attach...

Kindness and K-Pumps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I received the same level of excellent customer service from K-Pump when I discovered a small crack in my 14-year old K-200. They replaced the part...

VE Paddles are back

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

VE paddles disappeared for a while. They are now back under new ownership. Palm Equipment Aquires VE Paddles - Unsponsored...

DIY Gear porn thread

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I actually like this idea. (sincerely) But make them long and skinny like square tops. It would add weight (though how much I dont know) and would...

DIY Gear porn thread

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Square top cataracts? This idea may be stupid, and I'm not sure i can recommend repeating this unless you hate your money and your time. But...

evacuation litter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes. You can make a litter out of oars, sticks, etc...and it will work for shorter distances over non-technical terrain. Handholds can be a little...

Ruby (black rocks) Cancellations in mid-late June?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a wild hair and was about to book a two day trip at one of the black rocks on June 22nd, but that got snapped up pretty quickly. Now I'm...

Dumb post about group size and organization

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nothing dumb about finding out how different folks do it all. There's lots of good advice in this. Personally I identify a lot with what Paulster...

Dumb post about group size and organization

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I start out with a fairly short list of invitees to see who of my "high priority" contacts are interested. That list changes with every trip...

River Wide Strainer-Piedra South of 160 5/24/2020

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We took the kids on the Piedra from the 160 bridge to just above Navajo today(5/24/20). There was a river wide tree a couple of miles up from the...

Dumb post about group size and organization

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Pinchecharlie)--- You cant say yes no yes and be upset. Yes you would need a boat and some wool socks. ---End Quote---...

Ruby Cancellations in mid-late June?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a wild hair and was about to book a two day trip at one of the black rocks on June 22nd, but that got snapped up pretty quickly. Now I'm...

Scooter/Motorcycle Shuttle Trailer Set Ups

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 10' utility trailer and extended the tongue and cut two steel plates and sandwiched them over the tongue to hold down the harbor frieght...

Dumb post about group size and organization

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Most of the time I have a problem it is with friends (non rafting), Family. Neither one of either group are capable of making a commitment. Rafting...

For Sale Frame for cat or raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Raft or cataraft *_$350 OBO frame only_*. (Cat tubes not for sale) This custom frame is perfect for shorter trips or if you like to run a lighter...

Rio Chama Permit - Anyone Cancelling?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Teddy L is the current river manager down at the Taos Field office. He called me back the day after I left a message and was very helpful. He was...

San Juan River - Closure Update

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The previous post said group size is limited to 20. I can't find that anywhere on recreation.gov or the BLM website. Can anyone confirm?

Dumb post about group size and organization

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

After decades of trying to coordinate groups with all kinds of issues and problems, we have finally realized that we are much happier traveling alone...

New Rower, Greater Seattle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello! IÂ?m a new rower focused on fishing. Recently picked up a Hyside mini-Max with NRS big horn frame. Will use primarily on NW fishing rivers:...

Dumb post about group size and organization

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I do it the same way, non-refundable deposit unless your spot is filled with someone acceptable to me AND the rest of the group. As long as you are...

Trailer Porn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use plastic Lattice from Home Creepo. Boat slides like a dream and no sand stuck in it.

Rio Chama Permit - Anyone Cancelling?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone heard anything about Chama opening back up? Source and when? Any new restrictions?

Upper Colorado Rafting Baby Sitter Needed This Summer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am looking for a baby sitter for several Upper Colorado River rafting trips this summer. We raft between Pumphouse and Catamount. Please reach out...

Raft Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not a bad deal. Looks like a baffle in the floor is blown but if you're running a frame, cooler, dry boxes and a floor you probably won't notice....

LiquidLogic Flying Squirrel 95 - $500

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Orange Liquidlogic Flying Squirrel 95 $500. Great condition, great outfitting and always stored inside. Located in Fruita, CO but willing to...

Trailer Porn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Question for you all...I bought a used trailer with wood deck. The wood was pretty hammered, so I sanded it down and refinished it. However, at...

Dumb post about group size and organization

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here's how I do it: I have an email list of all my rafting buddies. Send out an email with everyone BCC'd to avoid the dreaded "reply all" scenario....

ruby ranch to north wash boat ramp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Speaking of... Anybody done Labyrinth recently? Wondering how the bugs are. Putting in Wednesday the 27th. Supposed to be hot.

Raft Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you have online banking most have a service where itÂ?s is easy to send money with just a phone number or email.

Sand wash bug report lately?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Was there midday friday to pick up a vehicle and didn't see any.

Trailer Porn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cparkerc)--- Question for you, how are you attaching the new platforms to the trailer? Thanks ---End Quote--- We'll post...

evacuation litter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by suburbs)--- SKED's are handy, but I'm never going to carry one on a river trip. And nobody is strapping one to their...

ruby ranch to north wash boat ramp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry, the "North Wash" part and the "scored a permit" part threw me off...

Frame Deck Fasteners?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Pine)--- I used conduit clamps. They are available from NRS If you call, but are not listed on the website. ---End Quote---...

For Sale Hyside Paddlecat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey - interested! Will text you in the morning.

evacuation litter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

SKED's are handy, but I'm never going to carry one on a river trip. And nobody is strapping one to their backpack for day trips/side hikes anyways. ...

Kindness and K-Pumps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well my 10-year old K-Pump K40 finally broke. Still useable, but the low pressure chamber lock tabs broke off making it awkward to use. I emailed...

ruby ranch to north wash boat ramp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Vortexan)--- I’m not from Utah so I’m not familiar with the area. I’ve done the Green and San Juan on certain sections. I...

North Platte - Routt to 6 mile today

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wanted to give a shout out to the group that helped me out with a shuttle today. Sorry I didn't get any of your contacts, but please hit me up you...

Kids NRS Life Jacket $25

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not planning to any time soon. If it's still available, I'll ket you know when I do.

Rattlesnake bite treatment on the river

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

oops, meant "very rarely fatal" not "vary rarely fatal". ---Quote (Originally by semievolved)--- really glad to see you posted this, i just...

Raft Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Damn. 13’ Hyside with full kit and gear was listed for $3500. I had made contact and seller wanted cash only so gathered the wife and went around...

Looking for a Paddle Storage System

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Angled dowels works very well... Something like this: http://wordsnwood.com/2016/paddlerack/photos/IMG_3756.jpg Image:...

ruby ranch to north wash boat ramp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Vortexan, eather way that will be a nice trip and with this virus messing everything up, I bet you will have more company on the river than you...