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How to run Snag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Rule # 1 of river running is "if in doubt scout". Rule #2 is be prepared for the unexpected. Rule #3 have fun. Rule #4 there are no rules. Brings...

pvc adhesive

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've used Stabond for adding a few D-rings to my boat, 2yrs and still holding strong.

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by rtsideup)--- Ha! Agreed. My understanding of class IV is that technical moves are required to avoid hazards. This...

Summer Grand Canyon Campsites

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by atg200)--- I did a late August trip in a really rainy year, and I was surprised by how chilly it was. The few sunny days...

Found GoPro in Bailey Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you lost a GoPro on Bailey during Bailey Fest 2016, I found it on April 23, 2017. If you recognize yourself in this image, then let me know and...

June 1 Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by paulk)--- Curious is anyone has flown over or driven past put in for marsh. I have a May 21 self support kayak trip. I'm...

seeking space on Grand trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm looking to find space on a private trip through the GC, fall of this year or summer/fall of 18. My river experience is limited, 1 week on the San...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by yesimapirate)--- As others have said, kudos for responding. Mountainbuzz isn't always the nicest when there's video that's...

Dolores put-in ?s- Slickrock vs Gypsum

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by rtsideup)--- We did all but the last 6mi. in one day a couple weeks ago. Took us 6hrs. Could have easily done it in a day,...

How to run Snag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for spelling this fabulous river correctly! A lot of folks do not. Snaggletooth has a riverside dirt road on RL that makes for an easier...

June 1 Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Curious is anyone has flown over or driven past put in for marsh. I have a May 21 self support kayak trip. I'm mostly fine dealing with wood as long...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Raft Dad)--- Or punched out by their former friends!!! To add to CataraftGirls's comments there were a number of things...

Grand Canyon Outfitters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Canyon REO was great for our food pack. They supplied coolers with the pack we got. Everything was labeled in each day's rocket box, coolers were...

Looking to join San Juan family trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Due to family schedules this year we weren't successful in getting a permit for a launch date that works for our girls this summer. We are in search...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tyler, I think it's pretty big time for you to check in on this post and offer to answer questions, etc. It can't be pretty reading through this...

Bradfield To Pump Station this weekend.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We are thinking of running the same section as a day trip on Saturday with 2 14' boats (1 oar rig, 1 paddle) & 3 duckies. Driving down from Salt Lake...

Tomcat inflation pressure decr with cold water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Quiggle)--- pump up the boat, put boat in water, splash with water to allow the boat to cool down. pump again till tight. ...

Favorite Grand Canyon River Day Hikes

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by OregonRafter)--- https://www.amazon.com/Day-Hikes-River-Colorado-Canyon/dp/0979505542 ---End Quote--- Second that. That...

June 1 Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What about preemptively flipping the rafts so the rapids flip it right side up? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzzy

Dolores put-in ?s- Slickrock vs Gypsum

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Right on, I appreciate the feedback, guys. I'm going for Gypsum for sure. Little extra time for hikes and looking at petroglyphs. Tamarisk tunnel...

spring time in New England

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://youtu.be/jj5giV0qZFU This is the Swift river in NH, a real springtime gem. Its a 9 mile roadside run anywhere from 2+ to 4+ depending on...

Summer Grand Canyon Campsites

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did a late August trip in a really rainy year, and I was surprised by how chilly it was. The few sunny days were hot, but we were grateful for...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think it's great that you are open to feedback, and I think it shows a lot of huevos to join this conversation, where you've been run through the...

Santana brand raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I may be wrong, but it seems this is the vintage of glued PVC that had the off-gassing that degraded the glue and caused the rafts to fall apart. ...

June 1 Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Should call this " The River of No Return "

Trailer Porn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Poverty trailer upgrade. Got a 7x11 ATV trailer. Used some scrap lumber found in the basement to elevate the boat above the warped boards and bolts....

June 1 Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by carvedog)--- In other news there are a lot of sections that get easier by far at 7 feet vs 6.5 or under. Tappan Falls, Upper...

Sourcing Marine Grade Plywood Front Range

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They're in Wheat Ridge, near the old DRE store. I bought marine grade plywood from them a couple years back. Not sure if its any cheaper but...

Dolores put-in ?s- Slickrock vs Gypsum

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We did all but the last 6mi. in one day a couple weeks ago. Took us 6hrs. Could have easily done it in a day, we were in camp at 1:30. Granted, we...

Opinions on new Lower Animas features?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I also had an interesting experience with the second feature on the left on Saturday... I ran it in a 10.5' raft with a frame and a passenger,...

Grand Canyon Outfitters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

just off a Canyon Reo trip. The gear was pathetic their crew was great.

June 1 Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by kevinusa)--- I talked with Blackadare shuutle service and they were not sure if the road will be open on June 1. They...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If the tubes are in good shape, this could be a solid deal! White Water River Raft with Rogue Pontoons | ksl.com...

Opinions on new Lower Animas features?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Boat stuck in the new brilliantly engineered recirculating ledge hole. Sounds like they dumped 5 of 7 the 2 remaining in the boat got surfed for 10...

Tomcat inflation pressure decr with cold water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That sounds like your own option. Get it wet and reinflate. You may also want to release some air at the take out before hiking out. You don't...

Buena Vista Paddlefest Camping?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last year it was anything goes in the big dirt lot at Riverpark road that ends at Eddyline. I'm sure Earl will chime in if things will be different.

Can't add description to classified ad

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Description and zip code can be added, but they do not save. I use Safari 10.1. The ad is for a trailer frame with camp table

Escalante

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Photo taken 4/22 in the evening. Roughly the same level on Sunday. Pardon my ignorance, but this was my first escalante trip. Is the fin the gray...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was going to say, and I think a lot, if not all, of the folks chiming in on this thread, would just like to know that, in retrospect, and with the...

Fisher Towers Overnight

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree, dewey to take out. onion creek is a nice camp spot, can be crowded on weekends. I normally hitch hike for shuttle on this section. There...