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San Juan at high water?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The viscosity of the of the river is weird at high flows. More like pancake syrup than water. The sand waves are sweet but will crumble while you...

Raft seat ideas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Best for me is tractor seat. I run a high back seat mounted on a straight bar. I like to sit low in the boat and have a secure backrest to push...

Lost Canoe Pine River Bayfield CO

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Give us some details on the event! Also look up Coloradopaddler on my friends list. He is an OC1er that lives in the Bay area and can probably help...

Large Strainer on Lower Eagle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The strainer on the Lower Eagle River just below Rodeo Rapids has been removed by Eagle Public Works. Thanks to the Town of Eagle and Hobbs...

Poudre Again Wednesday

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bruce, are you open Saturday? John

Lower Blue/Jurassic - Max Limit for Floating?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

IMHO- I wouldn't do it with lean bars at these flows. Secondly, I think the fishing drops off anything over 1,200; little chance landing the big...

PFD

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lost sometime in the beginning of May...women's orange Astral pfd on the lower Colorado by Dotsero Landing, has knife attached

Found: SUP Paddle Gore Creek

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My wife pulled a Hala SUP paddle out of Gore Creek just below the library rapid. Town series swim? PM me with description and we'll get it back to...

Raft seat ideas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I sit on a thwart on my minicat. It rests on a cross bar off the drop rails and has another cross bar behind it to hold it in place. Your frame...

Large Strainer on Lower Eagle River - Update

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The strainer on the Lower Eagle River just below Rodeo Rapids has been removed by Eagle Public Works. Thanks to the Town of Eagle and Hobbs...

Lower Blue/Jurassic - Max Limit for Floating?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

When in doubt, eddy out. My roommate pinned his 14' Otter (NRS fishing frame) on the last bridge before the takeout. This was 5 years or so ago....

Buying a New Raft-help and suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am in process of buying a new raft and I am totally torn on what to get. For the most part, I have narrowed my search to NRS, Sotar, and Maravia,...

Chama Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just got off of the phone with the Taos BLAM Field Office. They said to expect 500 all weekend.

Alternative Multi-Day Raft Trip Ideas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- Owyhee is projected to have around 600 cfs through June. Pack like you are going down from Boundary on...

Raft seat ideas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Domar Dave)--- I sat on coolers/boxes early in my rowing career, but got tired of getting knocked off my seat in big water...

Upper Colorado River fatality 6/5/14

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So sad. Things happen quickly on the river, especially during runoff. Please be careful and double check your rigging and gear. Condolences to the...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Clickster)--- Hi Mattman: I'm reading through Mountainbuzz to find info about oar, tower and seat setup. I just bought an...

Recent Big T beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by deepsouthpaddler)--- The big rapid in that section changed as well, with a more manky entrance. ---End Quote--- The one...

Lower Eagle train trestle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There is an eddy on the right, directly under Trestle Bridge. If you go there, you can work your way under the bridge stress free, without worrying...

Chama Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The wife dropped out which coupled with the reduced flow caused a switch for myself to an IK. I'm really hoping that they follow tradition and...

Help picking Sawyer Oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I got a set of the Sawyer Squaretop Dynelite Oars and I can tell you without a doubt that they are awesome. I was skeptical that they could be as...

Invite and Search for Tips: Hell's Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

From what I saw last week most of camps were available, a few were smaller than usual, but still usable. The landings at some of them were in the...

Upper Colorado River fatality 6/5/14

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I hope the person that left their dory in the river for weeks has learned a valuable lesson. Sent from my SM-G900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Alternative Multi-Day Raft Trip Ideas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- just a little https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5VfvvqFiUY ---End Quote--- I like this one, too, mute...

Large Strainer on Lower Eagle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Please be aware that there is a large log that is causing a strainer on the Lower Eagle. The strainer is past the Rodeo Rapid across from the Eagle...

Need help guiding on July 22-Chili Bar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi fellow boaters---- I have been rafting since 1975. This last March I donated 5 trips on the American River Chili Bar run to the Douglas County...

Sawtooth Welding Raft Trailer Review/Opinion??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by UTMIKE)--- anyone have a flatbed raft trailer from sawtooth? ---End Quote--- Yes, I purchased one last summer. So far its...

Lower Blue/Jurassic - Max Limit for Floating?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How many miles is the Lower Blue from Green Mountain to Trough Road / Gore put-in? Any thoughts on best fishing flows? And are there flows that would...

ParadoxTrail

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ParadoxTrail)--- Hello, I am new to the forum. My group has a permit on the Main Salmon July 11, 2017. I have read various...

Raft seat ideas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The tractor seats are the comfiest, but also the heaviest. I am currently using a 6 x 18 piece of plywood that I topped with 3/4 minicell (almost...

Alternative Multi-Day Raft Trip Ideas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Rogue will almost surely have enough cancellations at that time of year for you to get on. Its a great 3-4 day float with only one Class IV, and...

Chama Flows - June 9th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We did the Chama last weekend. Ranger said that they would be releasing all summer at at least 750. Watch for LEO and keep your camp clean. They...

Lost a white bag with 4 life jackets Avon exit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A white mesh bag with 5 life jackets bounced out of my raft onto I 70 Westbound at the Avon exit, Tuesday May 30th. I immediately turned around to...

ParadoxTrail

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello, I am new to the forum. My group has a permit on the Main Salmon July 11, 2017. I have read various reports on flows, ease/difficulty of...

Lower Eagle train trestle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've got my oar rig under the trestle bridge at 2400 (in Avon). It was a tight squeeze. I don't mess with it anymore once it goes above 2000. Not...

Lower Blue/Jurassic - Max Limit for Floating?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A buddy and I did it at 1500 in his rig a couple summers back and we were fine. But he had a low oarsman seat, and did not have a very tall casting...

Chama Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for your response. The river has now dropped to 500 and is still dropping. I'm wondering what this weekend will look like.

Is it really this expensive??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I spent 1500 dollars on a raft, frame, oars, and a few other things. Since I live in Salt Lake, single day runs are not easy but I've done several...

San Juan at high water?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Took out yesterday 6/7. ~8700cfs. 8 boats. 1. Camp eddies are difficult to hit for beginners or folks with no bow helpers. Kinda micro and current...

Help picking Sawyer Oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have not rowed the dyno-x. it's just going to be more flexible. It essentially has just the x weave of carbon vs a full carbon sleave. I don't...

Dolores:Pumps to Slickrock in 1 Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks like it is up to 1500 so 8 hrs should be no problem, as long as things go well at Snaggletooth :)

Chama Flows - June 9th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Greetings, We pulled a Chama permit for the weekend of June 9th. The river has dropped to 500 recently. I was wondering if anyone had any input on...