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Lost raft roller from trailer; NF Flathead

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

7 foot long board with homemade pvc roller mounted on top. Bounced off back of my rig during shuttle, Friday July 7. Works great, semi-ugly. If you...

Rogue campsites?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It is what it is. I have done the Rogue over 50 times and we always seem to get down the river. The system has worked for years with the same...

Best places/ towns to guide in Idaho?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Riverwild)--- The OP would be able to continue to guide class IV but there isn't any commercially guided class V stretches...

tips for packing coolers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tons of advice on here to say the least, but one thing I've found makes a huge difference is buying a sacrificial bag of ice the day before you plan...

Raft pump

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a brand new k pump for sale. Look in the classifieds. Nice price. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

DIY Raft Pads - am I nuts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Many thanks to this thread !. I have 4 of them in 4 different colors. Ended up using glue, tried heat welding and had to give up. Added reinforcing...

Books for freestyle and ww kayakers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Durangatan, yes i had lessons from my coach.. in general i agree with you , yes you should have strong basics skills but my question was about fresh...

River Running Kayak Recommendation

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Finding a good kayak for a beginner is important I think. On the other hand, the recommendation for a quality beginner instruction clinic is just...

Salmon river rd Magnesium cloride

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That crap rusted the bejeezus out of our trailer and van! It was like it had just rained Mag Chloride, pools everywhere and it was running into the...

Bugs and berries in Hells Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Does anyone getting off lately have any info on bug issues (other than the ever present spiders of course) or if the black berries are ripe in hells...

Best places/ towns to guide in Idaho?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by carvedog)--- ---Quote (Originally by kevinthediltz)--- ....so I'd like to continue to guide class IV and V if possible........

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoRaft-Frame-Supply-CFS-1515615111845984/ 420 Crestone Ave. Salida, Colorado, CO 81201...

Salmon river rd Magnesium cloride

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It wasn't oily. Judging by how quickly it set up on the trailer and vehicle, you'll probably be fine driving on it a day after. I drove through it...

River Running Kayak Recommendation

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Remix 79 or smaller depending on person's size easy to paddle, easy to roll, stable and a good surf boat should be cheap on the used market

Pickup racks for cats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My group will regularly put smaller rafts / cat boats that are inflated on racks but only for short distances. Takes help to get the boat's on and...

ALERT!! Bears on the Deso/gray

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bear euthanized after biting head of rafter in Desolation Canyon | KSL.com...

tips for packing coolers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do a quick search of this forum and you'll find every option ever discussed on this topic. You should find about 232,876 posts on cooler management...

Oar lock tightness

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

bashing works in the field. Vise works, too, but leaves crosshatch on the locks unless you protect it with something. Another option is a piece of...

tips for packing coolers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bought a nice 65qt cooler. Anyone have tips or suggestions for keeping the cooler cold? I plan on filling it with frozen food/ chugs to chill the...

Water inside Paco Pad

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Years ago I pondered the effect my breath had on the foam inside my old, beat thermarest after blowing it up each night after sitting around the fire...

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here are some pics of the stern mount frame that Colorado Raft Frame Supply fabricated for me last week. This was a unique design that Kurt and...

River Running Kayak Recommendation

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wouldn't get too worked up over individual models. IME most of the river runners perform the same. My background is as high level competitor and...

Beginner kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

See my post under *River Running Kayak Recommendation. *Adjust boat size accordingly.

Lower Salmon Eagle Cr akeout beta needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We took our trucks (Tundra, Chevy 1500 4wd) down there last October for a cast and blast. We have had raft frames on our trucks roof racks, and...

Redington 8'6" 5wt - Lost on Ruby Horsethief

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good luck getting it back....I was lucky as I did the same on a Smith trip and left my prize, custom made 5 wt 10 foot streamer rod. A good...

Advice on rafts vs catarafts...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've had one or more of each at different times. If I _had_ to have just one boat, it would be a 16 ft SB raft for the flexibility. It makes a...

Golden Community Rodeo Series

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Fun Downriver Race will be THIS WEDNESDAY for the final evening of the Golden Community Rodeo Series, sponsored by Confluence Kayaks. This event...

Republican hypocrisy on health care?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can someone with a republican bent explain why the Republican party has any credibility left about Health Care? Republicans bashed ObamaCare...

Salmon river rd Magnesium cloride

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am not familiar with this treatment. Is it like oil? How long after the treatment should we be concerned? Going down on the 13th.

Rogue campsites?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Almost every other major river assigns campsites either through rec.gov or when you pull the permit. Why not the Rogue? And it does not sound...

Tusher Diversion Dam July 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cabronfita)--- The new project cost 50 million. ---End Quote--- The cost was $7.7 million. And you can learn about about...

Towing with a CVT Transmission?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the first hand info, Wamsley. Yeah, I've actually got my late father's Prius right now and will be selling it soon ('14 Prius for $13K...

Par lock tightness

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

bashing works in the field. Vise works, too, but leaves crosshatch on the locks unless you protect it with something. Another option is a piece of...

How much to tip our outfitter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think he means that every guide (and helpers) on a commercial oar trip through the Grand Canyon should each get a 1000 dollars in tip for that trip.

Lost pump sometime between last June and now

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I can't find my pump and have no idea where it went. I may have lent it to some one or left it behind. It is a 4 inch carlson, white with a green...

Maybe time for a new rig

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks a bunch, any others with thoughts on the 22" vs 21" tubes?

LVM inflator dies, and deal alert!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just picked up one of these Milwaukee M18 compact blowers https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/0884-20 I was pretty happy with...

ALERT!! Bears on the Deso/gray

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by stuntsheriff)--- pack heat . ---End Quote--- This attitude and "advice" brought to you by ignorance.

ALERT!! Bears on the Deso/gray

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The bear we saw on deso was near the school section canyon camp just before rattlesnake rapid he was hanging out on river right, upstream from this...

How much to tip our outfitter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by peakone)--- For a GC human powered trip (12,14,16 days) It's good if the boatmin (and gear boaters) walk with a thousand...

Smoke on pumphouse

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm told by the raft guide in the room, that thursday was bad, and Friday-Saturday were fine.

Kokatat Idol Drysuit Review

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I bitterly regret buying the Kokatat Idol. The zipper is a nightmare and is so hard to fully zip that it eliminates any convenience of the 2-piece...

Westwater 7/21

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We are floating westwater July 21-22 and can put more folks on our permit. Shoot me a message if you'd like to join us; always looking for cool...

Info/Beta North Fork Clearwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd bring a 12' Achilles bucket raft and a 14' cataraft if I decide to go.

ALERT!! Bears on the Deso/gray

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So what camp was that -- where someone was bitten and the bear was killed?