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Gunnison River closed. Almont -> North Bridge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wow, I really hope that this does not affect the Gunnison River Festival like it did in 2015, where they had to reschedule all the events at the...

Gates of Lodore High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Stay far away from the rainbow park campground if you don't like skeeters! We pulled over for a lunch break and we're getting torn apart within 30...

Recent Big T beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Big Thompson is expected to be around 500 to 600 cfs this weekend. Lately the Bureau of Rec has been taking it up and down frequently, sometimes...

San Miguel River -- In Stream Placer Mining

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just to clarify, this will affect the normal run commonly called the ' sawpit ' run where the usual put in is at Bilk Creek and the takeout in...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't know ho much fishing you;ve done, but don't expect a lot with high water in June. The Idaho rivers are brilliant fishing, WHEN the water...

Guni through Delta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was hoping to float escalante canyon this weekend to break in a new raft rig. Anybody thinking of hitting that stretch of river?

Main Salmon Whiplash?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry, no pics. I ran Whiplash at high water (at least for me) in 2011. We had launched a couple of days before with the water level around 8' on...

Keeping cool under stress

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Practice having carnage, so dealing with it is as familiar as boating.

Best Big Water PFD for the Large Busted?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

One thing to keep in mind with hi-float pfd's, is that all of that flotation matters when you are below water, possibly getting chundered. Flotation...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Rogue, I ran the Main Salmon in 2011 between 7.5' and 8' on the gauge at corn creek, which is right around 32k CFS. I posted a trip report on the...

Buying a New Raft-help and suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just sold a 1993 model Hyside to a guy who will get a few more years out of it. Bought a 14ft XT Hyside, I will probably retire before it does, and...

Prospect Road North Platte

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Curious if anyone has been down the road this season. Realize the last section is always a challenge. Any chance of getting a raft trailer down. ...

Lower Owyhee Drowning?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Missing man�s body found on Owyhee River | Local News Stories | argusobserver.com...

Best Big Water PFD for the Large Busted?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi livenswell. Some thought on hifloat jackets. It looks like the post , 2 posts above mine has some excellent suggestions. I was a commercial...

Strapping your Raft to its trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you put a full twist in a strap it won't sing in the wind, old truckers trick. If you want two to use ratchet straps, use 1 to 3 foot loop straps...

Lower Owyhee Drowning?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Eugene man missing after kayak capsizes on Owyhee River | KATU...

Gunnison River closed. Almont -> North Bridge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.gunnisontimes.com/news/gunnison-county-sheriff-closes-section-gunnison-river This just in from the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office:...

Help picking Sawyer Oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As elkhaven has said, the dynalite blades do float. Although the cataract counterbalanced sgg and sgx shafts do not. I'm not sure about the mx-f or...

Best place to buy dry suits right now

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll second (or third or fourth) the Kokatat Hydrus Angler. I bought one before my February/March Grand Canyon trip and it did great. I used to kayak...

Keeping cool under stress

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by carvedog)--- Who is Jerry? Besides me..... ---End Quote--- Where there's a Jerry, there's probably going to be a Wallace.

Buying a New Raft-help and suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would call Renee! Buy what you want and get the warranty! They know how to fit your needs and set you up right the first time. I went though used...

Keeping cool under stress

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by srichte3)--- How do you keep Jerry safe and also motivate them to paddle under stress? ---End Quote--- Who is Jerry?...

Best place to buy dry suits right now

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Mythic Dry suits. https://www.mythicdrysuits.com I have no idea how good they are but they are inexpensive.

Strapping your Raft to its trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like to strap the bottom boat all 4 corners to the trailer.. then boats on top of that get strapped to each other.. Sometimes if going over 2 high...

New boat ideas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been paddling a couple sit ins for the last year but have been traveling down to Arkansas a lot to paddle we gerneally just rent but have been...

Lodore Ranger

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If same one as earlier this spring, his name is Ed. He was a ranger stationed at Lodore putin 20 years ago. He did a thorough gear check, even...

Anyone use Cal Topo for map making

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, it's my go-to. If you're just looking for topos, just use it as an easy interface for whatever topo looks best for your particular mission;...

Recent Big T beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ian's description is a good one. I'd add that at high flows (memory fails me, >800?) the bigger rapid above Drake displays a bunch of bank-to-bank...

Keeping cool under stress

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

With high water season well under way I find that i am much more stressed, especially when taking customers down who may not know what they are...

Castle Creek?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's in

Gunnison Gorge High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION ASPINALL UNIT SPRING OPERATIONS June 8, 2017 The spring peak operation is nearing completion. Releases are...

Buying a New Raft-help and suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am going to jump in and also say Maravia for a life long raft keeping in mind I do sell all 3 you are looking at. We also offer 10% off all your...

Castle Creek?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

With the gage gone, can any locals give a report of castle creek?

Grand Canyon Safety Kayaker for June 29th wanted

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking for an experienced and fun loving safety Kayaker to join an 18 day family trip (ages 11-56) on short notice. Call or text Kirk 541-760-1799...

Buying a New Raft-help and suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd say go 16 footer then. If you really want this to be your one and only family raft that can serve you well as your daughter grows, and you can...

Little Yampa Canyon canoe trip. Mid June.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone floated recently enough that you have an idea of the mosquito situation in the canyon and at the takeout? Thinking of taking 4 adults, a 6...

Lodore Ranger

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ditto, I had a late May put in and he was awesome!

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You row he river with your brain. I;ve learned ll my bst skils from women & small men,

San Miguel River -- In Stream Placer Mining

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There will be a placer mining operation in the San Miguel River for much of the summer. The operation is about one mile downriver from Deep Creek...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by TheThom)--- I just missed out on this one...*sigh* https://santafe.craigslist.org/boa/6157180812.html ---End Quote---...

San Juan at high water?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks tetoncounty! Our canoeist is competent class 3 boater and won't be loaded with gear. Really appreciate the heads up.