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Whitewater Forum : Solar Showers and Water Pumps

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: outdoorjunkie88Subject: Solar Showers and Water PumpsPosted: 04 May 2017 at 3:05pmI've had good luck in the past making my own pump by putting a shrader valve (bike tire valve) in the tank. Then using a bike pump or electric pump to pressurize it. Cut the bike valve leaving about an 1" diameter of rubber. Then use a rubber cement or super glue to attach it to the jug Solar showers are j...

Whitewater Forum : Sky Valley Update

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: cbishop1Subject: Sky Valley UpdatePosted: 04 May 2017 at 2:38pmNice Mike! Let's go boating!

Whitewater Forum : Sky Valley Update

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: huckin harmsSubject: Sky Valley UpdatePosted: 04 May 2017 at 2:04pmHi there folks. Did a bit of driving around the Skykomish river drainage today. The Foss looks clear of wood (hiked down to Ken&Barbie)in the crux zone. It was a healthy medium. The Rapid has some sticks in the lower section of the last mile. There is at least one show stopper easy to see from the road. It wouldn't be a ...

June 6th Selway permit going up tomorrow!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I saw it this morning when I checked. But I didn't attempt. At 8am PST by my phone I looked again and it was already gone. Possibly seconds before...

Storing rafts in the cold?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Mine stays rolled in my garage all winter and it gets butt cold here for a couple of weeks every winter temp never comes up to 0. I fold it sort of...

How does one get out of the Room of Doom?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Back when I was young and invincible and ran westwater several times a year the crew from Vail and Summit that I paddled with had a tradition of...

Trailer Porn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone have a Iron Eagle Trailer or any of theses ? This is located near my house and reasonable in price, any thoughts? ...

BLM Service

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Recently I was reviewing my permits and reservations on recreation.gov when, to my horror and dismay, my Deso - Grey permit was missing, like I had...

Chit Chat : Networking - Engineer Trying To Relocate to PNW

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JayBSubject: Networking - Engineer Trying To Relocate to PNWPosted: 04 May 2017 at 1:30pmHey - I consider myself an honorary NE boater since I was there from 05-08. I have some vivid memories from the 'Took at 12.5 feet. Best of luck on your search! I think you are literally and metaphorically heading in the right direction. Not an engineer myself but triple the recommendation to focus ...

Yampa river

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey all, Got lucky and got invited to go on a yampa permit. I am looking for some info and pointers on this section as it is probably going to be...

Selway High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ran two different years,mostly yakers both trips, above flood stage, 6' plus, ranger came by camp advising us not to go.... NOT, we went, had two...

Escalante 2017 Beta?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey all, I will be in GJ visiting family this weekend and would love to meet up some folks to run this IF there is water. Feel free to call or text...

Tusher Diversion Dam status

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This video is kinda long but towards the end, you can see the boat chute in the center of the dam indicated by the two boulders. I ran the new dam...

Selway High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For years I thought the Selway was a myth, but have an opportunity to finally go May 25. Could be YUUUGE. What should we expect?

June 6th Selway permit going up tomorrow!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mowgli)--- I ended up canceling at about 1 AM PST. Work screwed up my original timing. It was immediately up on the site. I...

Raft Frame. Square tubing vs Round.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have built them both ways. My favorite now is combination of round and square, Square is strong in 4 directions round is strong in all...

Murtaugh High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking to get on the Murtaugh section of the Snake River next week (5/8-5/12). Its running pretty high but it doesnt look too bad. Any locals from...

Educate me - Raft floors

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm curious if anyone has tried this... I have an Aire so i use the same type of cordage used to lace in the floor to tie in the captains floor of...

June 6th Selway permit going up tomorrow!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ended up canceling at about 1 AM PST. Work screwed up my original timing. It was immediately up on the site. I tried to book it as a test and got a...

Lost Wallet Rancho

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Friend lost his wallet at rancho takeout yesterday around 5pm. Probably by top of boat ramp. I can describe wallet if found. Please let me know,...

Best price on a RMR Storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by garystrome)--- I've also been told that you catch more fish in a quality boat, get prettier gals in a quality boat, and live...

Storing rafts in the cold?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- Oh, and csholt, you posted in the wrong thread:D ---End Quote--- Damn it!!! Not sure how that happened......

Would this fire pan meet regs??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Gremlin)--- It looks like it has slots in the bottom of the furnace box for airflow that would let ash fall out so I would...

Dolores trip (the whole way)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds like a great plan but keep and eye on the McPhee release schedules as June flows may not occur. That sure would suck to drive all the way down...

Chit Chat : Networking - Engineer Trying To Relocate to PNW

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: abugliariSubject: Networking - Engineer Trying To Relocate to PNWPosted: 04 May 2017 at 8:06amThanks All! I got in touch with Butch, but would either of you from Philips mind getting in touch with me via email? You can reach me at bugliari.a@gmail.com Thanks!

River Etiquette

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by fajawiebe)--- That sounds like Half Moon Bar. ---End Quote--- I looked at my map last night and I think we were at Upper &...

River Etiquette

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Know I know why 90% of river accidents happen within 10' of shore!! River games.:D

Would this fire pan meet regs??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Miksee had these fold up, lightweight fire pans he found for self support Grand Canyon trips in packrafts. Maybe shoot him a P.M. for the...

Raft Little South Fork of Poudre

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We portaged around wood 10+ times when I did it two years ago. Some of the wood was on blind corners with few, very small eddies. It might not be...

Would this fire pan meet regs??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It looks like it has slots in the bottom of the furnace box for airflow that would let ash fall out so I would say it won't pass.

Raft Frame. Square tubing vs Round.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jiggyjay)--- Built an uber simple fishing frame for my raft and I'm currently using 1 inch conduit tubing. I'm thinking of...

Best price on a RMR Storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Kirks)--- Where do you buy Wing boats these days Gary? and are they really that good? ---End Quote--- *They are ...that...

Would this fire pan meet regs??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by eddie)--- I've been looking around for a firepan that I could take on self support IK type trips. Found this one on Amazon...

June 6th Selway permit going up tomorrow!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's up for grabs and rec.gov says today. Good luck buzzards!!! Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Rafting the Rogue at highish flows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by rubtheduck)--- All I remember is watch out for Blossum Bar! Don't get wrapped! ---End Quote--- Just to be clear, once...

Chit Chat : Networking - Engineer Trying To Relocate to PNW

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: haenisch024Subject: Networking - Engineer Trying To Relocate to PNWPosted: 03 May 2017 at 11:14pmI'm also an engineer at Philips, only been there 6mo but seems to be a great company so check out their site. Bothell area is rich with med device so focus in on that area. Send me a PM if you want additional info...

River Etiquette

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- ...and we had a big drunken sumo/pugalisttic match with dry bags filled with soft goods, among other...

Rafting the Rogue at highish flows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

When they say the river turns into a class 4 at 10,000 cfs I think they are talking about the Grants Pass gauge. Right now it is only at 6,300. Not...

Labyrinth/Stillwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cataraftgirl)--- Yep. With the water level up, this was a rare opportunity to do a little exploring. We paddled up several...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just saw this..... Awesome, now everyone on the planet will be ready to pounce on that cancellation all at the same time. The Captcha thing is good...

Raft Little South Fork of Poudre

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We portaged around wood 10+ times when I did it two years ago. Some of the wood was on blind corners with few, very small eddies. It might not be...

Rafting the Rogue at highish flows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll be running that same stretch this weekend in a group of 6 cats. I've run it at high flows before. The river is definitely moving faster but I...

Raft Frame. Square tubing vs Round.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Elvez)--- Round and Square Bent Metal Tube | The Chicago Curve...