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Oar tower placement on four bay frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Spaceghost)--- Spoken like a true engineer. Yeaaaaa, second moment of the area. I am guessing you never turned a heavy...

Guy got damn lucky! - Strainer Hit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No pfd and no skirt is the safest way to float into a strainer. Just go up and not down.

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by zbaird)--- Gary, Are you going to give me an address so I can send you a piece to "compare in a formal environment"?...

First Kid Multi-Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would't overlook the Deschutes Warm Springs to Maupin. Don't let Whitehorse intimidate you or underestimate it. I ran it last Spring break at...

Whitewater Forum : MM evenings spring '17

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: EstelSubject: MM evenings spring '17Posted: 04 Apr 2017 at 10:59pmAnyone for a run on Wednesday Apr 5? 5-5:30? Estel

First Kid Multi-Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

First multi nighter I did with both kids was GR over Memorial Day weekend a couple years ago. They were 5 and 3 at the time. Couldn't have asked...

Alberton Gorge Overnight trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Summer is a mad house of day trippers. I think they stopped allowing overnight camping at the fish creek confluence which is kinda the only viable...

Trip leader challenges

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lots of good observations about logistics, commitments, chores, and expectations. I think it is also important to understand leadership style. I have...

Guy got damn lucky! - Strainer Hit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I grew up in Michigan and this sort of boating is commonplace. Loads of people kayak, tube, swim, etc. rivers that are filled with strainers with no...

Deso May 19th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We will be floating from Deerlodge Park and taking out at Hite. We're in our late 20's and 30's. We have a lot of river miles under us and are a...

13.5 ' raft options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Kirks, you bring up some valid points. I didn't realize that the 143R was as narrow as it is.

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Waste dump Q: We're heading down to do the section below Rome in a couple of weeks. Our quickest route home takes us north up towards and along...

Rig to flip...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've got a 13 ft hyside. It's a fun little boat. I'm running an NRS bighorn frame (60 x 68) and with spare parts I can modify it into a compact...

Rescue gear - what goes where?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd6GL5tmQh0&list=PLqAWcG4wIk6NaN1cOLKXd-a37HHRLAuyk

13.5 ' raft options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Critter70)--- Sweet, Gotta love getting a new boat, totally sucks when you have to wait for it, ordered a hyside last...

Rig to flip...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

GBO!!! From a Knoxville transplant😁 Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

zion narrows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by buckmanriver)--- My biggest tech tip for this trip is to bring the following items for boat patching. My trip was in...

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

4. Is it dog friendly? yes with tick treatment. Saw 40+ ticks get pulled off one of those white wolf dogs on this trip that ranged around the...

13.5 ' raft options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

At least you locked in the 15% off. Rep at DRE told me it could be 6 weeks depending on inventory. How much extra for the sealed floor? I'm really...

First Kid Multi-Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A few more Wallowa/GR kids: Image:...

zion narrows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jeffsssmith)--- Anyone have eyes on the putin road? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz ---End Quote--- Yea,...

Chinle Wash & 8-Foot Camp Info? - San Juan

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, last year when we did the San Juan the prices had been combined into a per person/per day fee that included both hiking and camping. ...

Alberton Gorge Overnight trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cyr to Tarkio is a zoo in the summer, not conducive at all to camping. If you float past Tarkio the gorge continues for another few miles and there...

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Wadeinthewater)--- 4. Is it dog friendly? Yes, but lots of rattlesnakes and ticks. ---End Quote--- TONS of cockleburrs...

Trip leader challenges

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

On long trips I have put together three teams - Everyone has to unload, set up the kitchen, etc. then A team cooks and does dishes, B team takes care...

13.5 ' raft options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Spey, I'd like a cat one day, but for now I need a more kid friendly ride. Kirks, I don't do much paddle rafting but its always a fun option to...

Hyside Urethane repair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's not difficult at all and even though the material is WAY expensive I saved about half according to the estimates I received. The key is to 1....

Chinle Wash & 8-Foot Camp Info? - San Juan

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Like he said the permits for the NN are not reservations and every time I have purchased one specifically for Chinle camp they are always taken....

River Maps of Utah

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Desolation and Gray Canyons River Guide by Thomas G. Rampton; a bit dated, but lots of camp, must see info and history.

Guy got damn lucky! - Strainer Hit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

No pfd, no spray skirt and laughing like a little girl, then OH SHIT. At least his buddy had the sense to get out. He is damn luck.

zion narrows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My biggest tech tip for this trip is to bring the following items for boat patching. 1. Dry pack towel 2. Small Camp stove 3. bitchothaine 4....

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the suggestion Pirate. No big rocks or waves to worry about on the Bighorn. I should have been paying more attention though!

First Kid Multi-Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Clarno to Cottonwood on the John Day is a much better trip than any of the upper runs IMO, and probably this year more likely to have a good flow in...

River Maps of Utah

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Altaholics, Agreed on the River Maps, they are my favorite too. Deso Gray - Green River in Desolation & Gray Canyons | Cascade River Gear...

NRS wholesale account holders. Is it just me?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If I was the brand in question and one of my full-price paying customers was being leveraged by a person with a pro-deal than I would be concerned. ...

Attention all Dolores Runners

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Okay.....I respectfully retract any negative insinuations about bean farmers, but the gist of my plea stands. If better management of boatable flows...

River Maps of Utah

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What river guide books to people like for Utah Rivers? I'm especially interested in Desolation Canyon this year, but need to get a San Juan and some...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

14' Hyside Outfitter Pro - Mountain Buzz Gear Swap...

Deso May 19th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

launching the 17th, should be lots o water!

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

2. Does anyone know of a company that runs shuttle for the Rome-Birch stretch? Call Robin/Owyhee River Shuttles at (541) 586-2352. I just talked...

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice setup. I was wondering why your oars are so long. How long are they? Are there advantages with longer oars. This directed to Smitty.

Hyside Urethane repair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Repairs, I appreciate the the tips. Electric, I'm sure a pro would do a much better job. The boat needs a lot of little things and I figured labor...

First Kid Multi-Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi All, I am planning on taking my two kiddos on their first multi-day trip this summer (wife is coming too). They will be ages 2 & 4. So I am...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is a 6 year old link that lists your idea as a hypothetical possibility with no evidence or follow up. Its not a smoking gun at all but a vague...

MF Salmon Dig-out

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you're just taking kayaks why not just put in on Marsh Creek?

Rig to flip...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

While building take a few weekends and head up to the New river in WV, not that far from you and you can run short multi days and get into some...

Seedskadee Float/Fish

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You will not regret fishing in Seedskadee. Just don't tell the rest of the world! It is a very special place for many. May even see a massive bull...

Trip leader challenges

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

1. Good communication. I find this to be the hardest and most important aspect of a TL. 2. Food. If people are hungry your gonna have a bad time!