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Selway- how low is too low?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We are launching the 10th. We have been told that .8 is the cutoff. 27 years of river running in the west and never a Selway trip. So willing to go...

Front Bench Seat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here is one of our Tables rigged as a front bench. We also make custom pads that make it a super comfortable perch for your favorite Bow Flowers. ...

Selway- how low is too low?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have been lucky enough to have been invited on a July 15th Selway trip and I want opinions on what is your go / no-go Paradise gauge level. I...

Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by carvedog)--- Its going to be 4 feet or a little under in a week. It will be awesome. Don't say no. That is not high, but...

Sawtooth Welding Raft Trailer Review/Opinion??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You should be provided an assigned VIN # and a Manufactures Certificate of Origon. This, along with your invoice, makes the registration process as...

Lead Boat for October Grand Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey there, I've sent you a couple messages and I'd love to hear from you! Rose rosecwall (at) gmail . com ---Quote (Originally by...

Sawtooth Welding Raft Trailer Review/Opinion??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I recently picked up my Sawtooth trailer from Kenyon. It took a couple weeks longer than planned due to back-up at the powdercoater. No big deal....

kayak shipping

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I see that Greyhound has an 82" length limit. That rules out any kayak 7' or longer. Is there a 'specialty shipment' feature I'm missing?

Are we going for a Lost and Found Record this year ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lost an oar on the drive to the Wenatchee last weekend and a pair of prescription Oakley's a few weekends before that . Got no weed but there is beer...

Front Bench Seat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a home brewed frame made of 2x6 and 1-1/4" emt. Set a lifetime table on the front bay and strap it down with a big drop bag underneath. The...

SF Payette Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks I appreciate it! Sent from my SM-G955U using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Sawtooth Welding Raft Trailer Review/Opinion??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks, Conundrum, for your Sawtooth trailer review. I just took possession of my Sawtooth Trailer, which Kenyon Klinginsmith built. I ordered my...

Is it really this expensive??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm going to second the notion that even if it is pricey up front (my boat, rigging, accessories, trailer, and a little Honda outboard totalled...

Front Bench Seat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry for this experimental post. I'm better at building raft decks than I am at deciphering FAQ's.Image:...

Mosquitoes at Sand Wash

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We launched 6/26 and came out yesterday, 7/2. Bugs at start were pretty bad, paddled most of the day to get to Jack's creek. No problems below there...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mtrafter)--- right..i saw an old Avon in bend for sale for $7999 as 2 well Sent from my SM-G930T using Mountain Buzz...

Are we going for a Lost and Found Record this year ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- So, if you lose your wallet at the put in, and someone turns it into the Rangers, does that mean that you have...

Found: Wallet @ Hecla pay station 7/3/17, ~11:35 am

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you left a black, beat, cordura wallet at the Hecla pay station this morning, it's with the rangers at AHRA. Looked for you around the boat ramp...

Upper Colorado Radium Boat Ramp Closure

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

MaverickUSC, Shane's left you two methods of contacting him. I suggest if you want a timely response, you try either or both. Please post anything...

DIY Barrel Pump

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm not sure how many of you saw this thread because it was in the kayaking gear forum, but it's certainly worth a nod here. Linked below. ...

Upper Colorado Radium Boat Ramp Closure

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Gutzler Fire. I work for AVA, our understanding is that we can take out tomorrow and then it closes. I took out at ramp two about 3 hours ago, can...

I Beam repair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have done the AIRE bladder replacement on a couple boats and it has worked well. A RMR floor isn't much more than an AIRE floor bladder and the...

Wood in #5 Numbers, Ark

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sharing this from a post on the Front Range Paddlers group on Facebook, looks like there is a log across the left side of the top drop in #5: ...

Some changes to NFk Flathead wood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just returned from the NFK Flathead much more wood has come down and accumulated in the channels this year. The area with the major log jam looks...

Chicken lines

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use them and have never had an issue with entrapment. They have proven valuable in case of a flip . I always go upstream of the raft beats a long...

San Juan Sand Island/Mexican Hat Shuttle 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My bad. For some reason I didn't see the SI -> MH part. This can be self-shuttled. I'm so use to doing SI->CH that we've always used Jim for that...

Mosquitoes at Sand Wash

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How was the road into Sand Wash?

Is it really this expensive??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Watch Craigslist. And watch. . . And watch. Look for a 14' raft package from a good manufacturer (Sotar, Aire, Maravia). Then when the raft goes...

Paddle Partners

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry for the less than timely reply, I thought I would get a notification if anyone answered. I was up in BV a few weeks ago trying to learn to...

Upper Colorado Radium Boat Ramp Closure

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Kremmling Field Manager has issued an Emergency Closure Notice for the Radium Campground/Boat Ramp until further notice. The USFS has set up an...

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What type of boats did you bring?

FOUND: PFD @ Black Bear Lyons

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for posting this. I'm sure this is the one I lost a few weeks ago. Took my friends to suggest checking MountainBuzz. Rescue knife, skull...

Chicken lines

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by k2andcannoli)--- Sissy straps ---End Quote--- Douche bag.

Blue River flows below Green Mountain Res.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Haven't floated this section, but what are the optimal flows for floating/fishing? I have a 10' RMR and have heard about the diversion dams along...

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lovely float we launched June 17 decent water.Image: https://goo.gl/photos/RmqzXn6WurCXpt9G7

Upper Animas this week?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking to paddle the Upper Animas through Rockwood this week before it gets any lower. Let me know if you're interested!!

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Our group pushed off the 25th when it was 189 CFS. It was bony and we had to push in areas where got hung up but all in all it was 100 % worth it....

date the rubber only on valve type

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hmmmm....not a bad off-season chart to create for the major mfgs. You could simply imply the age of the raft based on the valve (again, assuming OE)...

San Juan Sand Island/Mexican Hat Shuttle 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran that section about two weeks ago. He charged $65 to take my car from the sand island put in, keep it parked at Valle's lot two nights, and...

SF Payette Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No new log jams, wood, hazards, etc. as of 7/2/2017 (~3100 cfs). There is a mud slide and large hole just down river of the main Blackadar drop...

I Beam repair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a similar problem (blown I beam floor) in my old 14' STAR self bailer. I had it professionally repaired but the solution they came up with...

date the rubber only on valve type

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can the minimum age of a raft be determined based on the fact that there are military valves used (assuming OE)? If so - what would that be. In...