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Alberton Gorge Overnight trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm planning a trip for July sometime on the Alberton Gorge and was hoping to make it an overnighter. Never done the gorge before so thought July...

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

1. Would anyone have an idea what the flows will be like mid May this year? Probably runable depending on your low water tolerance. Friends did it...

CHEAPEST Fire Pan and Toliet Set Up for a Newbie

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bighorn1478@msn.com)--- Cheap fire pan $25 *or* $205 14 lbs *or* 28lbs 12.75" x 20"x 3" *or* 15" x 24" x3" Ok for...

Opinions on used NRS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks! Unfortunately, that rig is already sold. I have a boat, and am grateful for what I have but am always keeping my eyes open. CRG gear swap is...

Longest hole rides of 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The first entry is from last Saturday on the upper north fork Consumes river in the sunny California. Ride time 1:06 seconds!...

13.5 ' raft options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Spoke to a sales rep at DRE. He told me he had never laid hands on a Hyside Pro 13.5 and there weren't any in inventory. Sounds like it would be...

Fortunate Kayakers on the Escalante River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"The group lost their kayaks and paddles but were able to grab their tents, sleeping bags and food before it, too, floated down the rapids, he said."...

North Fork Flathead outfitter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Does anyone know of a company that rents rafts, catarafts, IKs or canoes for a multi day on the North Fork Flathead? My Smith River launch is for...

Calling all IK'ers! Paddle length questions.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They used to always give you 220 orc230 with ducky rental or purchase packages....went shorter and shorter over the years ...down to 198 apx...194...

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm planning on making a trip from CO to OR in mid May. I have heard a lot of good things about the Owyhee and think the lower sections would be a...

Partner Steel : lasagna pan with griddle/dutch lid

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well since there isn't currently a lid for it , we get to design it more or less. If the sides flare out from those diminsions, we could subtract 1...

Opinions on used NRS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bwaters932)--- I was just looking at that one and was going to post it up on here. Anyone else have any info on this brand?...

Jarbidge Spring Break - Trip Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great trip report! You certainly brought plenty of stuff, kudos on the fire pan and the d.o. Would never think to bring either of those on a...

Opinions on used NRS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by PhilipJFry)--- https://boise.craigslist.org/boa/6071502917.html looks like a better deal and is still in Boise. ---End...

Fortunate Kayakers on the Escalante River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This just in... Pilot looking for overdue kayaker finds stranded family instead | KSL.com...

13.5 ' raft options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Electric-Mayhem)--- I've heard the Silt issue too and would agree that I prefer the sealed floor. Would suck a little if the...

Partner Steel : lasagna pan with griddle/dutch lid

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would not, based on my extensive use of the old Rome super cooker, I believe an optimal size for internal dimension (and close to external...

ROBBERY UPDATE FOR MARAVIA & CRG

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks Blue Turf, or as we like to call it Smurf Turf haha! I am glad you had a great day, it really is one of our favorites too. Finally get the...

Partner Steel : lasagna pan with griddle/dutch lid

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Talked with Bill at partner steel today and ordered the lasagna pan 18x12x3 and he said he will make a griddle /dutch oven lid if I could get 20...

Photos of rowframe.com raft frames?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll take a look at that. I tipped the towers just a little more than before, and liked that, but that angle increases the bit of contact I get when...

13.5 ' raft options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

T.O. , I've heard of silt build up issues in Aire floors. If I go the Aire route I'll look into the sealed floor pockets. Thanks for the info.

Jarbidge Spring Break - Trip Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good work, glad you made it back safe and that you didn't have too much wood or high gnarly flows. Weather is typical, hard to predict, can be...

Jarbidge Spring Break - Trip Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

*Day 5 (3/31/17): *After sleeping the sleep only the weary can manage, we emerged from our tents to find that we had not yet been blow out of the...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The trip report is finished and posted with pictures in a new thread. I'm afraid that I didn't know about the sizing of pictures, or how to...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Someone mentioned going with an outfitter if they have only a tight window to do a trip. I did that on several Main Salmon trips and one MFS trip...

13.5 ' raft options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

With the current 15% off promo Aire is doing, I'm right on the edge of buying a 136dd myself. Looks like my perfect boat and AIRE is pretty legendary...

Opinions on used NRS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://boise.craigslist.org/boa/6071502917.html looks like a better deal and is still in Boise.

13.5 ' raft options

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been looking at thirteen and a half foot boats. Want a narrower boat that can still hold some gear. I've whittled it down to a hyside pro 13.5,...

MadCatr tomato sticks!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good one Curt haha 😆 Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

tubes or floor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This may work, and it's only $400. RMR 16' Floor (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/swap/showproduct.php?product=40138&title=dropstitch-floor&cat=3) ...

Jarbidge Spring Break - Trip Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

*Day 4 (3/30/17): *The previous night we had a little sprinkle of rain, which had been in the long term forecast. And as the day dawned and the...

Calling all IK'ers! Paddle length questions.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

+1 for shorter paddle I have a hardshell background and like the shorter paddle. I think you can make quicker strokes and you can be faster side...

Whitewater Forum : Sky Tonight 4-3-17

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: superposerSubject: Sky Tonight 4-3-17Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 12:56pmNick and myself will be doing some wet work around 5 ish this eve. If you want to join shoot me a text or pm for details. I will be leaving everett around 3 should anyone need me to scoop them up. 425-eight nine zero-1655 -Evan

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