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NRS Otter vs. Hyside Outfitter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 12 year old Otter. I take care of it in the off season. Holds air just fine. Performance wise, it tracks well and the rocker + big...

Eagle County Kayakers, WTF?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Mut)--- I moved here a little over a year ago. I was pumped that I was moving to a new area with new potential kayaking...

Towing with a CVT Transmission?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I tow with my 2014 Outback 2.5, but I try to keep the load under 2k pounds since it struggles with more weight. works great so far, even up the big...

Ruby Horsethief Rubber Duck Missing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Long time family companion went river right and we went left. Lost on Ruby Horsethief between Rattlesnake Draw and Cottonwood this weekend. ...

Outboard Motor - Deso Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

According to the DNR website, a fire extinguisher is not required for motor boats of open construction, only recommended. ...

Lost oar - yampa/green

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We saw a yellow shafted Carlisle on Yampa around the 21st or 22nd. I believe it was picked up by a USFWS science crew. They were asking groups if...

Drinking Water at Pittsburg Landing Hells Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Does anyone know if the drinking water system at Pittsburg landing is operational. I've seen some posts from last year and a notice on the Forest...

Exploratory: Middle Vallecito Creek.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last update on this, for this season anyway: Jeff and Dan hiked over from the Animas and ran the Upper Vallecito. Jeff's words and video: The...

Green River ABC section questions.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did it at around 2k CFS last year and you could easily do the A & B to Indian Crossing as a day float at that level so an overnight will be no...

NRS Otter vs. Hyside Outfitter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't have any experience with the Otter. It looks like you have done your research, and based on your experience with the Mini-Max you know...

Lost softside cooler at clarno

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

RTIC softside cooler lost at Clarno. Brand new. I'd really like it back. You can keep the beer.

Lake City Town Run

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by gunnerman)--- Planning for some runs this weekend and looking at the Lake City town run. Wanted to add some length to this...

Air Pumps. Big Wind for Big Boats.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here's how we inflate and top off our snouts. The genny sits under my decks and the hurricane inflator is in a buddy's dry box. Here's the Url for...

Dry ice, learn me please

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by QuietHunter)--- Some great information on here. If I want to use a Yeti 45 for ice cream and Popsicles on day 4, would the...

Sportrail trailers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a galvanized one going on its third season and it has been a great trailer. I ended up getting mine in Denver at All American Trailers - | We...

Lost oar Deso

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

oops, trying to type too early in the morning. That would be an 11 FOOT long oar.

Lost oar - yampa/green

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey if anyone found an oar on the yampa/green give me a shout. Lost at teepee rapid on the 19th of june. Yellow shaft, black blade, 10 ft' Thanks

Paddling lower Anthracite Creek Saturday

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So how did the run go? Might be over that way this week. Don't mind tight or portage. Gunner, I'll give you a call. Craig, Remember...

Old Hyside vs. New Tributary

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lncoop)--- Everything Mucho said with one exception; the newer Tribs roll amazingly tight; comparable to Hypalon in that...

Lake City Town Run

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's class II from Lake City to Red Bridge. The Lake Fork box is class II, the guidebook over rates it calling it class III. It's obvious on Henson...

Sportrail trailers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Any mechanic can repack your bearings, or you can do it yourself it's not hard. As for tires, for me it depends on where and how I drive. Let's face...

Dry ice, learn me please

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Some great information on here. If I want to use a Yeti 45 for ice cream and Popsicles on day 4, would the process be: 1. Cool the cooler (I...

Towing with a CVT Transmission?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks everyone! I checked the specs and the 2.5 L Outback's got a towing limit of 2,700 lbs which was quite a surprise to me. That said, I'm still...

Taylor river questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Worth noting that this is the most accurate gauge to use for the Taylor from Slot to South Bank: ...

San Juan Sand Island/Mexican Hat Shuttle 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I looked around but did not see any threads about San Juan shuttles for 2017. I am wondering who is doing shuttles for the Sand Island - Mexican Hat...

Towing with a CVT Transmission?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Andy. Hope you get some more direct feedback but here is my experience with a 2006 2,5 l Subaru turbo with automatic for what it's worth. I had...

Hammock Camping: Gunnison Gorge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

While I am not intimately familiar with the campsites, I know there are at least a few campsites in the gorge that should work well for hammocks. ...

Lost oar Deso

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Those sub one foot oars can be elusive... :)

Lost oar Deso

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We lost an 11" wood oar last saturday. painted mauve(faded purple) on the last 4 miles of Deso. had a Clip on it. please contact if you find...

Total Newb

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Hkted)--- We went from that to an actual whitewater stream (upper slippery rock creek) . . . I was going along good till I...

Remote Multi-Day Float in OR/WA

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Grande Ronde fits all of your criteria, and is never to low, especially for a canoe or kayak.

Brown's Tue morning 6/27

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking to find someone to run Brown's with on Tuesday morning meeting around 9 or 10am. Might be interested in Parkdale run as alternative.

Old Hyside vs. New Tributary

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Everything Mucho said with one exception; the newer Tribs roll amazingly tight; comparable to Hypalon in that respect. It's pretty remarkable.

Sportrail trailers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have one that I really like. Just watch the tires. They aren't the best and mine needed replacing after only a couple seasons of moderate use. ...

Is a Shredder Hypalon or something else?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am so stoked! I just bought a used Shredder and I can't wait to take it out. She is an old beauty and need a little love, but, she's airtight😉...

Main Salmon - Whiplash at 6'?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I recall Whiplash at just under 7' having strong hydraulics in a hard-to-pull-away-from wave train but by teeing up to them we managed OK.

lost gear on RFR and CO river

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good luck next time and thanks again for letting those fish rock out!

Golden Community Rodeo Series

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Come have some fun this Wednesday at the GCRS. Colorado Whitewater Ass. is the proud sponsor of this event . Everyone is welcome to compete... or...

Cataract Canyon, how much fuel?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you run your boats in a conga line instead of lashing them to each side of your cat you will save on fuel consumption and gain some speed also,...

Remote Multi-Day Float in OR/WA

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Let me just add that, while doable at 300cfs in a canoe. You might be scraping in shallow riffles. It is very low. But doable.

San Juan River Bug Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I got off the lower SJ on June 14. Other than a few lone skeeters at Slickhorn D we didn't have any bug issues. Sent from my iPhone using...

Old Hyside vs. New Tributary

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would say the super puma will be the highest performance, the tributary can haul more, and the old hyside will roll the best. What type of...

San Juan in late summer ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Only if it's rainy Sent from my iPad using Mountain Buzz

Cataract Canyon, how much fuel?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the feedback. I was planning to bring an extra 5 gallons for a total of 10, but didn't want to get stuck needing more. From what it seems,...

Lost Blue Oar in Browns

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

8' Sawyer lost Sat. 6/24 just below Zoom Flume. Lessons learned: Always secure oar leash to the frame, not the bottom of the oar lock. Always...

Pinned Drift boat on The Upper Colorado

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah. This happened after 3pm Friday. It looks very unusual from upstream and is pretty impressive really. Boat is completely upside down and...