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Gunny Gorge release changes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 20:19

Good point, Dave. I'll forward your suggestion to Erik at BOR.

Boating in Yellowstone opening?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 20:02

Yes the NPS could eventually allow floating. The problem is it would take 23 years, 1400 EIS', $12.2 trillion and 17000 court days due to...

Best Waterproof camera recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 19:57

Pentax has many water sealed cameras and lenses. The K-30, K-50, K-3, and k-5 series are all great! I use the K-3 professionally, and love them. Do...

REO or PRO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 19:52

We used REO for a winter trip 3 years ago and nothing but good things to say. Also used them 18 years ago and it was not as good(gear was in rough...

Fall Fest on the Ark with RBW

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 19:36

Join us this Saturday at Royal Gorge Anglers in Canon City for their annual Fall Fest. We're bringing down three custom fishing rigs priced to...

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 19:23

Anyone looking to float/fish this weekend with experience on this stretch? This is my first season with a boat and would love to check this out. ...

Whitewater Forum : New Guidebook

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-16-2015 at 18:26

Author: megspkSubject: New GuidebookPosted: 16 Oct 2015 at 6:26pmI've got several really cool ones to share also. I work on it this weekend !

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 18:25

There have been several "pinning" NPS rescues through the years for both commercial and private. I believe whale rock received its name from just...

Discounts/Sales on 2015 inventory?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 18:24

+1 for RMR!!! We're so stoked on our raft. Just took the Storm through Westwater. Fuckin nailed it!

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 18:12

Sounds like flows are definitely going to stay above 700 for the weekend. Just got a notice of increase to 725.

Ideas on rigging a 16' cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 17:54

Be sure to check out Stitches n' Stuff for all your sewed, mesh products. Jan is great and she can make you a custom clamshell drop bag if you want...

Used price check for friend Maravia 14x24/topcat frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 17:50

$1500 - $2000 for the tubes & frame sounds about right to me. If the tubes are over 10 years then they are out of warranty. Not that it's a huge deal...

Boating in Yellowstone opening?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 17:28

Except the current form bypasses study in some cases, so we're trading one extreme for the other. Yes, the park should look at, but that is no longer...

Ideas on rigging a 16' cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 17:05

I use a double drop bag, one on bottom and one on top like a clamshell. A very secure "everything" bag for all the loose & small stuff.

REO or PRO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 16:56

Moenkopi (? sp?) They've done us right a few times. I've had mixed luck with Pro and REO it kind of seems that these companies come in and out of...

MFS ELF trip report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 16:55

Took me a few days on my first fall MFS to buy into the soft tubes thing, but once I repented of my high pressure ways it was an epiphany........OMG,...

Clay Hills Road

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 16:53

Thanks - we hoped to hit the lower on our trash trip & the shuttle people are not using the road.

Best Waterproof camera recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 16:49

Nikon AW130 has been great for me. Key features that i find useful: USB connector for charging - so, you can use a solar or power pack to...

Do you boat or fish on the UpperC?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 16:34

The Upper Colorado River Wild & Scenic Stakeholder Group (http://www.upcowildandscenic.com) is working in partnership with the BLM and USFS to gain a...

Whitewater Forum : New Guidebook

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-16-2015 at 16:08

Author: ButchvSubject: New GuidebookPosted: 16 Oct 2015 at 4:08pmFish, I walked into FITW to grab some pictures when some friends were running it. I will upload them and send you a link. I think I also have some from Peshastin, Tilton, and Wentachee. I will see what I have. Do you only want pictures with people in them?

Ideas on rigging a 16' cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 15:59

Here is my set up. my frame has a full length web floor. Plenty of space for 3 people, single boat, 7 day trip with all the amenities. 16' tubes

Westwater in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 15:25

My understanding is that if you see the river frozen over in Debeque Canyon, then it's likely the same conditions are present on Ruby and Westwater....

Best Waterproof camera recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 15:12

I have the tg4 also and it doesn't come close to the dslr in quality and I don't really like the manual settings but if you want an easy to.use...

Project X buying and advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 15:05

One more question - I have heard that the Jitsu is less edgy than the PX. Paddling a stomper I don't have a ton of experience with edgy boats, so I...

Clay Hills Road

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 15:04

We drove out on Sunday. If you have a truck you will be fine but a Subaru might be pushing it.

REO or PRO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 15:00

Ceiba. Go with Ceiba. They have immaculate gear and will treat you right.

Boating in Yellowstone opening?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 14:45

---Quote (Originally by wyosam)--- I suppose this could end up a fairly clean bill just to set the precedent that congress should be bypassing the...

Whitewater Forum : New Guidebook

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-16-2015 at 14:35

Author: mprussakSubject: New GuidebookPosted: 16 Oct 2015 at 2:35pmI've got some pretty mediocre pictures of the sky at 60k, if you're interested I'll upload them somewhere.

Used price check for friend Maravia 14x24/topcat frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 13:32

Not a real cat guy myself so asking the forum. This is an older cat (over 10 years old) that is in great shape. No major punctures or issues and...

Westwater in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 13:23

Past experience doesn't guarantee future results. It won't be ice free every year, do your research before you launch dec to feb.

Ideas on rigging a 16' cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 13:14

Thank you all very much. All very good information! Thanks again

Clay Hills Road

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 12:59

Does anyone have firsthand road report? We heard that the last storms in that area did a number on the Lower San Juan takeout road.

MFS ELF trip report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 12:39

Is that a bear in your tent? Damn. I enjoyed the Gospels brother, but i don't think I took anyone's name in vain the whole trip. Not feeling that...

Whitewater Forum : New Washington & Oregon Guidebook

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-16-2015 at 12:06

Author: FishSubject: New Washington & Oregon GuidebookPosted: 16 Oct 2015 at 12:06pmHey Paddlers, We need your help and your pictures! We are nearly finished with a new and updated Washington and Oregon Whitewater Guidebook. We have a list of rivers that we need pics for. If you have pictures that show a rivers character, we would love to use your pics as this book is photo heavy. We will of co...

Westwater in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 11:26

We did it last February it was ice free. Drank whiskey in the room of doom in tshirts. Be Cautious you've got only a few minutes in the water before...

MFS ELF trip report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 11:16

Love the low water MFS gospel......Amen brother! But I must confess, we are heathens that launch from Indian Creek, carry way too much stuff, and...

MFS ELF trip report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 09:02

Its absolutely awful at low water, got hung up for ever on rocks never try it without air support to exit.Wet, cold, miserable.

Looking for people for November 6th Lodore Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 07:28

Thanks for the info...bummer you can't come. I guess i can talk to the rest of the guys and see if they are willing to take off Monday...I think I...

painting aluminium?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 07:20

I think the is question is what are you trying to accomplish? Is paint an aesthetic? Want the frame to look pretty? My frame has lots of welding. ...

painting aluminium?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 05:14

---Quote (Originally by dirtbagkayaker)--- But not as bad as the heat used for the actual welding process. I see that people are talking about the...

First raft questions.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 04:51

Thanks to all. This has been helpful . Andy

Gunny Gorge release changes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 04:13

Thanks Efranz. Is there ever an opportunity to suggest a very slight timing change to the powers that be to slide the arbitrary dates ( Like...

Lower Gunnison Float Fishing - Saturday 10/17

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 03:31

Dam. Wish I didn't have to work this weekend. That stretch is great this time of year. I would also like to know the next time you come up this...

Numbers gauge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 02:51

Thanks for the info

Numbers gauge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 02:19

Here ya go. Take the Granite gauge: Detail Graph (http://www.dwr.state.co.us/SurfaceWater/data/detail_graph.aspx?ID=ARKGRNCO&MTYPE=DISCHRG) and...