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Clackacraft pinned below Yarmony?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Does anyone know the story of the drift boat pinned below Yarmony? Seemed to have happened sometime on Saturday. Doesn't look like it's going...

Hell's Canyon Oarspeople Needed, 7/8 Launch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lots of holes in the post... -Granite/Sheep/Rush-class 2/3? -Your family knows how to oar but not pilot? -10 people on two rafts with gear for...

raft storage ideas -drybox alternatives?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been using regular old five gallon buckets with gamma lids for trash, ashes, dry food storage. Cheap and easy to carry. Not the most packable,...

Found and Lost:

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Found: spendy type water bottle on westwater road. describe and we can arrange a return. Lost: zoom camera lens, just downstream from cottonwood...

SLEEPING PADS ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If I'm looking for a quick sleep set-up I'll pull my Paco off my raft and throw it down anywhere. It works great for that. However, as mentioned by...

Looking for Fort Collins after work crew

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey all, I got a new job in Fort Collins and expect to be free between 4pm to 5pm during the week, maybe earlier as I get settled. I kayak...

cooler recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Engle Coolers are Roto-molded. Engle coolers are not noticeably lighter or different than any other brand of high end coolers. Also there is no...

Hell's Canyon Oarspeople Needed, 7/8 Launch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

class 2/3? wild sheep and granite are definitely not class 2/3 lol Sent from my SM-G930T using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Mee Canyon Hike

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Mee is a beautiful canyon and worth the effort. Even if you don't get all the way to the alcove (which you should!) the canyon keeps getting more...

raft storage ideas -drybox alternatives?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This isn't an alternative to a dry box, but before I went to a metal box I used one of these Rubbermaid cargo boxes for many years...

Waterproof GPS, types?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi all, For the last few years IÂ?ve lived on the coast of Cambodia, and while itÂ?s beautiful here there has never really been much in the way of...

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I understand its all speculative but any thoughts on a June 25th launch date with a drifty? Sounds like it could be tough the first few days..

16th Annual Golden Community Rodeo Series

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We are back Bigger Better then EVER. The 2017 GCRS will be held june 21, 28th and July 5th. We will be giving away a FREE Jackson Rock Star.

Legend of the Falls Now online

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Legend of the Falls Now online via Unsponsored - Paddling tips, tricks, news and gear reviews from an Unsponsored point of view...

Sawtooth Welding Raft Trailer Review/Opinion??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Patrick Lynch)--- Hi there, Picking up my new trailer on the 27th of May at noon. I will drive it all the way back to...

Whitewater Forum : Sky Valley Update

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: kevinhSubject: Sky Valley UpdatePosted: 30 May 2017 at 10:55pmThanks for the update Mike! I hope you get some NF action this spring

Lower North Fork Poudre Free Beer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I want to do the lower North Fork of the Poudre down to picnic rock. The run is well with in my ability level but I would like to go with someone...

cooler recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Has anyone tried an Engel Cooler? The reviews for the roto molded are great but dang they look heavy and I'm looking to lighten my load. They are...

Upper Colorado Red Dirt Creek Bridge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ECOS Ranger, thanks for the update. Do you have a photo on the setup side that shows the railroad bridge as well since the columns are not lined up...

SLEEPING PADS ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went budget and bought NRS pads with leafield boat valves. Great sleeping, but don't roll as tightly as Jacks. Especially the thicker 3". If you...

Private boater instruction

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would probably start by calling some raft companies and ask if they would be willing to let you 'rent' a guide on your boat for a day or two. I'm...

Camp games

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by slampe)--- I'm a big fan of Kubb. I call it Swedish logs. A table saw and a couple of 4x4s is all you need. Not the...

Whitewater Forum : Hand wash

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: MN MikeSubject: Hand washPosted: 30 May 2017 at 8:11pmHowdy folks. One of the rafters bailed on our MFS permit in a few weeks and is taking his 2-bucket foot-pumped hand-washing station with him- dangit! (not so dramatic though really). Anyway, these systems look pretty easy to construct, but I've been skeptical of either the price or quality of the foot pumps I've been finding online. ...

San Juan layover day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well...... the trip went off with out a hitch. With flows of 5 to 7 thousand we had plenty of time for a lay over day, which luckily happened to be...

Hell's Canyon Oarspeople Needed, 7/8 Launch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

8 to 10 people on 2 boats? Houston, we will have a problem!

Private boater instruction

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Never heard of a class to learn how to drive a raft. But, I am sure someone here would be glad to take your money to let you tag along and "instruct"...

ghetto fabulous

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

BTDT. & had lots of fun in the process.

raft storage ideas -drybox alternatives?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This isn't an alternative to a dry box, but before I went to a metal box I used one of these Rubbermaid cargo boxes for many years...

Oar Float Ideas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here's a follow-up to the post on counter balanced oar float ideas and some photos of what I landed up with to successfully float 10' and 11' counter...

Whitewater Forum : Cle Elum

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: mikenashSubject: Cle ElumPosted: 30 May 2017 at 7:02pmAnyone know if the access is good for cle ulum?

ghetto fabulous

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I must say, bravo! I can firmly say, I have seen a lot of different boats on the owyhee over the years, from a green wood drift boat with a 10"...

Installing D Rings with HH 66

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by zbaird)--- If the boat was in the shop, the d rings would get glued on the inside of the boat like the factory ones (they...

Camp games

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by MountainmanPete)--- I have a washer set that I made up of two 4" pvc coupllings, 8 washers, and two 2' cam straps. You loop...

anyone run Wallowa/Grande Ronde this spring?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just got off. No wood or sunk drift boat that I could see at 8k. Though there is a mangled drift boat at the Minam store and the reminents of one...

Eagle river: 2017 Safety Alerts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yep. Still hoping a local can put a saw to it before the water comes up....

Private boater instruction

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm looking for recommendations for private boating classes in Colorado. My interest will mainly be pontooning rivers for flyfishing, but I want...

Toddler River Gear

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good Thread! I also have a couple young 'uns that are needing to get layered up for the possible chilly day boating. I've been focusing on the...

raft storage ideas -drybox alternatives?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by joelduder)--- I use something similar to this...

Cheaper alternative to Polymax?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello, I am ver interested in using this stuff as my flooring and side boards on my 16' with a NRS single rail frame and it looks like most of you...

Whitewater Forum : Cle Elum

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: dinsdalwSubject: Cle ElumPosted: 30 May 2017 at 5:18pmThe china gorge is clean by and large. There is a piece of wood across the pool below the big drop. You can scout and do a partial portage on the right in the eddy above the last hole. The cooper is also in good shape. One ledge midway through has 2 pieces of wood one of which is hard to see until you are dropping over. You can go fa...

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