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MFS ELF trip report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 01:18

---Quote (Originally by fiya79)--- The MFS gospel should clarify all 1 For behold some of mine servants have entered mine wilderness with a heavy...

Boating in Yellowstone opening?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-16-2015 at 00:21

---Quote (Originally by restrac2000)--- Isn't that what happened in the past and why the effort has historically failed? Phillip ---End Quote---...

Whitewater Forum : Rand VS. Bungee

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-16-2015 at 00:16

Author: NateWSubject: Rand VS. BungeePosted: 16 Oct 2015 at 12:16amSnapdragon is now making a randed skirt. Not sure if it's "official" but if you email them, they'll make you one. I've had good luck with mine. Just a note that if you really want to stay dry, try to have separate skirts for each boat. The cockpit sizes are enough different between my playboat and my creekboat that I'm now using...

painting aluminium?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 23:54

---Quote (Originally by CB Rob)--- I've heard that the heat from powder coating is bad for aluminum ---End Quote--- But not as bad as the heat...

Ideas on rigging a 16' cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 23:31

So many ways to rig a cat, many are 'works in progress' as gear or trip needs change. My only advice... 1. There is no such thing as too many...

Looking for people for November 6th Lodore Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 22:56

You will have plenty of time, the trip is 44 miles. You will as always on Lodore have a great trip. If it works out, make the shorter river mile days...

Ten Grand Canyon 2016 Launch Dates Available Now!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 22:53

Sadly, I did not. : (

MFS ELF trip report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 22:51

I've run rafts and cats at fairly low flow. If the load is distributed among several boats it is much easier to manage in a cat. Being a single...

Bear nibble to head, MFS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 22:40

That would really blow, had the incident happened when you went by? Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Best Waterproof camera recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 21:36

I used to think that too but the newer waterproof cameras have come a long way in short time. I've been very happy with the Olympus tg-4. The...

Ideas on rigging a 16' cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 20:54

i have run the same 5 bay frame for 14 seasons. from multiday to class V day trips. front bay empty, second bay is a drop bag, third bay is...

Project X buying and advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 20:39

---Quote (Originally by bystander)--- As a new paddler, you'll just learn with what ever you get and won't likely even do air moves anyways....

Lower Gunnison Float Fishing - Saturday 10/17

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 20:28

Thanks for the info Ken, I will PM you next time I head over. I have not found anyone to join me, so as of Thursday afternoon I am planning to...

Best Waterproof camera recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 20:28

Have a almost 4 year old version of this: Submersible Underwater camera in pool water and sea | DSC-TX30 | Sony US...

Project X buying and advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 20:12

From what I understand, the major difference is the Project X has a kick rocker, while the Jitsu has a progressive rocker. This changes the way you...

MFS spike

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 20:11

---Quote (Originally by fiya79)--- IIRC it was above the rapid, just a fresh ponderosa blocking 40% of the river but a very easy miss, even at high...

MFS ELF trip report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 20:06

Jeez...now I feel guilty for taking all the stuff we did. We had chairs and rain tarps and full firepan, boom box with extra battery pack and full...

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 19:53

---Quote (Originally by joslyn57)--- So, is anyone doing Lower Blue this weekend? I'm looking to join up with my hard-boat. I also have a place to...

Looking for people for November 6th Lodore Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 19:47

---Quote (Originally by Electric-Mayhem)--- Fair enough. I'm just saying the days are getting shorter and that it will be getting dark early, so...

Ideas on rigging a 16' cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 18:52

You're new. We'll forgive you. Raft Porn thread is your answer. Pages upon pages. ...

MFS ELF trip report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 18:49

Super sweet trip. I want to do that next fall.

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 18:39

So, is anyone doing Lower Blue this weekend? I'm looking to join up with my hard-boat. I also have a place to stay in Silverthorne to add to the...

Lodore October 19th?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 18:38

I know this is super last minute, buuut does anyone have a Gates of Lodore permit launching the 19th and taking off on, or before, October 23rd?,...

Gates of Lodore permit up for grabs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 18:00

Gate's of Lodore permit still available. Call 970 409 8812 if interested. Thanks, Jason

MFS ELF trip report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 17:52

Well done on the trip report. I have wanted to do a low water self support Middle Fork. Think my craft of choice would be a IK, maybe a little...

Ideas on rigging a 16' cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 17:44

Here is a 15' cat with universal frame From front to back: Bay 1: dropbag with wood cover/seat/rigging board Bay 2: empty this trip, sometimes a...

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 17:44

---Quote (Originally by yesimapirate)--- Xena13, based on Logan's comment I assume that sign hasn't changed. But still, you're dead to me. ---End...

Project X buying and advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 17:35

The Jitsu for 1K is a better deal than the project for $850 You, as an newb, will not know the difference and as you say it's personal preference. ...

Ruby Horsethief Fire Suspect

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 17:22

Breckenridge Grand Vacations owner dies while on tour of Nepal | SummitDaily.com...

MFS spike

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 17:13

IIRC it was above the rapid, just a fresh ponderosa blocking 40% of the river but a very easy miss, even at high water. The killer was below the...

Looking for people for November 6th Lodore Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 16:57

---Quote (Originally by Electric-Mayhem)--- It is the week after the Daylight Savings time change, so it will be getting dark pretty early (like 5...

Montrose Whitewater Park!?!?!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 16:56

Yes, still really good flows. Should be like this for the next couple of weeks, I would guess.

MFS spike

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 16:37

---Quote (Originally by tteton)--- National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service...

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 16:35

---Quote (Originally by Paul7)--- I'm a newer boater never have ran the Grand however it seems that a group should be ready for something like this?...

CA drought revealing long lost rapids

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 16:23

California Drought Revives a River Â? and a Poignant History | Drought Watch 2015 | KQED Science...

Grand Canyon High Flow Release 2015?

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

We've got a trip launching Nov 14 so I emailed to ask about the possibility of an HFE for this year. This was the response from Katrina: Due to...

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 15:54

Hey guys, yeah I've been on Westwater the past coupla days so you are correct... life did get in the way. Life is good. Anyway, guy named Victor Lee...

Ruby Horsethief Fire Suspect

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 15:39

Just saw on the news that the owner or Grand Vacations (Ryan's employer) died on a trip to Nepal for earthquake rebuild.

MFS spike

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 15:35

Looks like an otter playing with the gauge.

painting aluminium?

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

The pic below shows wear from an old anodized crossbar (it was repurposed as an oar tower after being cut off the crossbar to shorten it) that was...

FOUND: Sawyer Guidestick in Gore

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 15:07

I found a Sawyer guidestick in Gore yesterday. Orange-ish blade. Looked to have been in the water for a few days, but appeared to be in good shape....

Ten Grand Canyon 2016 Launch Dates Available Now!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 15:03

I am going to win the March 27th trip! Any one interested in joining my soon to be permit? I am thinking of a: "Grand Trip With A Twist!"

Lower Blue Contact

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 13:17

Thanks Andy and Logan. I recalled Soggy's prior messages, and was hoping she might chime in. Life must be getting in the way of answering my Q's. ...

painting aluminium?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 10-15-2015 at 12:29

There's a thread from a few months ago where someone painted their aluminum propane tank. I think it was a thread about LiteCylinder, the recalled...

Whitewater Forum : OCT 17 Shinn - DiggO - Mish ( Skykomish Race )

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 10-15-2015 at 07:57

Author: NickSubject: OCT 17 Shinn - DiggO - Mish ( Skykomish Race )Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 7:57am A few from College Whitewater Open asked if we could help w/ safety. Figured we might as well race separately and set safety for anyone who wants to chill after our elimination round. 11:00: at Cable Drop parking lot to meet and paddle to the confluence. 12:00: Mass start above the first rapid after...

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