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Clackacraft pinned below Yarmony?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Must have happened late as we saw no pinned Drift boat and we took out at 7pm at Rancho.

Suspended Frame Storage

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been hanging my frame on the ceiling of the garage, but I'm not happy with the way I've got it rigged out. I know there are more Buzzards out...

Whitewater Forum : Sky Valley Update

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Sky Valley UpdatePosted: 31 May 2017 at 3:43pmdamn that's a classic jP post if ever there was one. This post is about Sunset Falls and the status of SnoPUD's Stupid Hydroelectric proposal that will raise rates for Soho customers while threatening the ESA salmon, steelhead, and bull trout, and possibly make the Landslide next to Sunset Falls worse since they want to blast a 20...

Whitewater Forum : Sky Valley Update

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Sky Valley UpdatePosted: 31 May 2017 at 3:24pmOk, I know this off topic but I just don't want to start a new thread. This last weekend on the Sky was OFF. THE. HOOK. HUGE ACTION for any human out there in a raft Sure, these higher flows are nothing short of exciting in a kayak and definitely quality Big Water paddling, but honestly kayaking BDROP is child's play compared to c...

Is it really this expensive??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Durable, light, cheap...pick two. If you are just getting into, do the math on how many times you'll realistically use it and calculate cost per...

raft storage ideas -drybox alternatives?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

These look promising: https://smile.amazon.com/Beluga-Outdoor-Gear-Plastic-Barrel/dp/B06XJZ21WH/ https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0026GO5CA/ ...

Alpine Canyon (Jackson, WY)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm off those days, should have time for a lap or two- really easy to find people to paddle with on that stretch, too.

ACA L4 Swiftwater Rescue Course June 3-4Th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We have a couple more spots open in our ACA Swiftwater Rescue Course This upcoming weekend! Course Description: This course is for competent...

Alpine Canyon (Jackson, WY)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll be in Jackson WY on July 26 and July 27. Would anyone be interested in taking a solid class III paddler on the Alpine Canyon run? Beers or gas...

Am I on a Carousel??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes, it's happening to me, too. Especially on my phone. Don't have any answers though..

Boat Ladder for Kids - Opinions on this one?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You are welcome Yarrow. I heard a scary statistic today. I was told that regardless of whether a swimmer is wearing a wetsuit or dry suit they...

Iceland Whitewater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm going to be in Iceland for a few days, primarily Reykjavik in September. Wondering if there is anywhere to rent whitewater kayaks up there,...

Lower North Fork Poudre Free Beer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can't run it with you, but I did it once at 350 and it was flowing good, it is 735 right now, so expect it to be fast. also you need to look out for...

North Fork of the White River info needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Aerials sure look filthy with wood. It's roadside enough that you could get an idea without having to get in your boat. Not happening? Go...

Is it really this expensive??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Short answer: yes, rafting gear is expensive! The boat is just the start, and outfitters usually still make money selling used boats. In other words,...

Whitewater Forum : Sky Valley Update

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Sky Valley UpdatePosted: 31 May 2017 at 1:01pmGreat To Hear- Mike- Hopefully soon I will have a new drysuit and be back in the saddle kayaking. I plan to give you a shout anytime I shoot for any N. Fk missions. And great seeing you above the Mercy Chute entrance Sunday afternoon when my Raft Crew and I were Broached precariously next to Jupitor Rock* (That's the giant light g...

raft storage ideas -drybox alternatives?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Has anyone ever used these? They get good reviews and seem like a good option for dry food storage under the gear pile. They sound like they stand up...

Twickenham to Clarno

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for posting those pics. Looks like a great trip for all

Wyoming Family Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry for the late response, however the upper green below Fontenelle dam is a great float. Very mild water, no whitewater whatsoever. It goes...

Selway Permit- July 2 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here is my Selway experience- Trip 1-May 2006. It was a good snow year for Bitterroot. We pulled mid May trip. At put in gauge read nearly 6 feet,...

Waterproof GPS, types?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I do not know too much about the gps, but I have learned the hard way about waterproof.... I do a bit of sea kayaking on big lakes, and larger...

Roaring Fork water levels: WTF over?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

midday today at 1100 at hooks bridge. that should put slaughterhouse at about 600 to 700 as a guess.

Blue PFD Lost at Stonebridge Put In

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lost.....ok...maybe left is more like it...Blue PFD sitting on rock at Stonebridge Put In/Boat ramp. If ya find it and like beer and...

Hell's Canyon Oarspeople Needed, 7/8 Launch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

@ Conundrum :cool: I've guided and trip led the Lochsa at high water and the Middle Fork Salmon. I love the bigger water of Idaho. Hell's Canyon...

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the info Elkhaven. We have a group of rafts and one drifty. Sounds like we need round up one more raft.

Low Key Western Trip Ideas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great idea. If you are looking to get on the water more, and coming from Little Rock, there's certainly some great runs in Colorado as you pass...

North Fork of the White River info needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have asked about this 20 mile stretch of class III river for many years now and have yet to receive even 1 reply. Surely someone up in the Glenwood...

SLEEPING PADS ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not to hijack this thread but I'll use this opportunity to insert my annual plea to manufacturers to revisit a great idea that had the missfortune of...

Toddler River Gear

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Stholquist PFD has been really good. We haven't done much swimming with it at this age, but it is well designed. Fleece PJ's, great idea,...

Cheaper alternative to Polymax?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It is flexy if not supported appropriately . I have a single rail frame on a 14' raft and wont use the polymax on that because not supported enough....

Roaring Fork water levels: WTF over?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't know why we can't get an accurate reading on the Roaring Fork? Aspen Whitewater rafting has a yard stick up that they are watching hourly .......

Rouge camps

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Buzzards, Looking for some expert advice on Rogue camps and attractions. Thinking of launching from either Hog or Almeda the day before and...

Boulder creek wood-elephant buttress

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There is wood in the main line after the entrance drop of elephant buttress-you can get around it on the right but it would suck if you were off...

Mee Canyon Hike

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great little film, but wished they'd leave the names of the places out of film, let others research, explore and discover for themselves instead of...

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just got off on Monday. The level was 370 when we launched on Thursday and 280 when we got off. You really had to watch for rocks. If it keeps on...

raft storage ideas -drybox alternatives?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by markhusbands)--- I've been using regular old five gallon buckets with gamma lids for trash, ashes, dry food storage. Cheap...

Twickenham to Clarno

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Awesome! Glad you had great trip! Such a fun place. We often do the short first day on the Smith, it essentially puts you as the first group of...

Low Key Western Trip Ideas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For various reasons that placed my summer in a state of flux I didn't apply for any permits this year. Things have now settled enough that I'm comfy...

Looking for Fort Collins after work crew

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just go up to Bridges Take Out most any night and find a group to run with. I'll probably be there between 4 and 5 tonight (in a raft). Bruce...

Whitewater Forum : Hand wash

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Jed HawkesSubject: Hand washPosted: 31 May 2017 at 8:52amI've seen this before but without the little pedal piece and table. you can hose clamp a spring clamp to the metal hose and clip the metal part to the bucket and the whole thing breaks down and fits inside the bucket. you'd need a: 1 primer bulb length of hose length of copper pipe that you can bend into a spout two buckets, one f...

Whitewater Forum : Cle Elum

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Jed HawkesSubject: Cle ElumPosted: 31 May 2017 at 8:53amwhat kind of flows did you have in there dinsdalw?

Whitewater Forum : Sky Valley Update

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: huckin harmsSubject: Sky Valley UpdatePosted: 31 May 2017 at 8:56amGot some on Sunday. Galena@5.3 Let's Make a Deal is wood free for the first time in a long time! Drumbeater is also wood free now. Rest of run is clear as well. Lots of changes in the braided channels but nothing significant to mention other than RIP Minefield. It's filled in and flattened out. The road is in good shape.

Twickenham to Clarno

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We survived Memorial Day weekend on the John Day. Just figured I would give a little update. It was surprisingly quiet. We launched Friday at...