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12 Year Old Abby Holcombe Kayaks GC

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

that is pretty awesome! I'd like to think my kids would do the same thing. I mean they paddle the Main salmon every year. But trip length may make a...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by curtis catman)--- While this subject is up though, why is polyester rope not used. It generally has less stretch, more...

Gunk on drybox lid - how to remove?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by PDX Duck)--- thanks all --- believe my wife has some goo gone in laundry room, just didn't know if it was suitable for...

Whitewater Forum : La grande canyon

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: fiddleyakSubject: La grande canyonPosted: 31 Mar 2017 at 7:07pmI've run the La Grande Canyon at 1100 and 500. Hiked out at 1300 on my first run at X Falls, in retrospect it was doable but I don't regret the decision because downstream there is a crux portage at a landslide. May be difficult at 1300, and it could change anytime. The possibility of an unrunnable/unportageable situation ex...

12 Year Old Abby Holcombe Kayaks GC

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks Tom! Holcombe's- you guys are awesome! Thanks for inspiring my family in our river pursuits!

Gear Swap - Salt Lake City - April 9

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

*River & Outdoor Gear Swap Sunday April 9th 9am Â? 12pm 2258 E Fort Union Blvd Ste B6 Cottonwood Heights, Utah* The Gear Room is generously...

Escalante

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by KSC)--- The Columbine Pass snotel seems to be best indicator. It's sitting about average right now so depending on the...

Grand canyon Beer strategy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I used a plastic laundry bag I "borrowed" from Alsco and kept it in a net hanging under my seat. I also had a day drag bag for quick access. My...

Calling all IK'ers! Paddle length questions.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have always used 220s in my IKs. The tube width in the IK has always dictated the longer length to me. If you wind up buying one online, be...

San Juan Trimble Camp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Teton, God help you sir. Duwain Whitis and I just updated our San Juan RiverMap. The "Trimble Camp" description includes the following words:...

12 Year Old Abby Holcombe Kayaks GC

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Peter and Kathy Holcombe just completed a Grand Canyon river trip, Lee's to Pearce. Peter kayaked the trip, as did his twelve year old daughter Abby....

Calling all IK'ers! Paddle length questions.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think I use a 200 cm Powerhouse in my old Lynx 1. I am 6'. It makes me lean forward a little, but I like that position for whitewater. I do hit the...

Upper Animas in August?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ok. Anything else nearby that might be running? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Need ideas for a Man Up destination trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ken, I just read your post about your Man Up trip and I was wondering if I could be your guide. I live just outside of Telluride Colorado. A...

Gear Swap - Salt Lake City - April 9

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

*River & Outdoor Gear Swap Sunday April 9th 9am Â? 12pm 2258 E Fort Union Blvd Ste B6 Cottonwood Heights, Utah * The Gear Room is generously...

ROBBERY UPDATE FOR MARAVIA & CRG

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is a little off topic but I would like to thank CRG for another awesome Spring Thaw. I look forward to that day every spring. I get to see...

CHEAPEST Fire Pan and Toliet Set Up for a Newbie

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A rocket box seems to be the best way to go. Everyone I boat with has that system. We had ours powder coated which made it easier to clean. They're...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What a beauty. I would kind of like to see this don't think I need to own it. https://pullman.craigslist.org/boa/6041426380.html

Anyone interested in Westwater April 1st

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm interest. How many spots do you have on your permit? I would bring two others. I'm 55 and my daughter is 16. I have been boating since 1995. ...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There are a few points in all this I find important. The first is allocation. How did we get to the allocations of use today? In Grand Canyon...

Polr cube ice extender

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

not to mention trying to entirely eliminate the decision of "to drain or not to drain"

Middle Fork Salmon River- 1st trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Walterwhite, That July 15 Smith trip that you didn't grab would be far, far easier than a low water MF trip. I'd suggest if that permit is still...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the explanation even though you didn't owe me one. I agree with all the fairness points. I did read the rest of the thread...should have...

ROBBERY UPDATE FOR MARAVIA & CRG

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- Update? ---End Quote--- He is still "at large" I drove to Grangeville twice to appear in court, the first time...

Attention all Dolores Runners

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's been said before, but bears repeating as the as the frenzy builds: Be good stewards and representatives of the river running community, and,...

Dolores River Map Available

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by tjligon25)--- I notice you have way points that indicate change of land ownership, smart. You can also search BLM GIS to get...

Need ideas for a Man Up destination trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Dsuth82)--- Upper salt river in AZ. Overnight trip using IFKs or pack rafts. Skip Colorado and do something unique. You can...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

conundrum, good question. What do I mean when I say I want the system to be "fair?" To me, Fair means that someone can't game the system from...

American Whitewater Seeks Accident Reports

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm Charlie Walbridge, Safety Editor and Accident Database Manager for American Whitewater. Each year I try to collect reports of whitewater...

Polr cube ice extender

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ok, after taking a closer look at the polr cubes on my lunch break i notices that the plastic bottles have "Koolergel" stamped in the side of them....

Dolores River Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think I've got one around here somewhere. If I can find it, I'm happy to share.

Dolores River Map Available

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good idea. Here is a link to a gdrive folder. Anyone with the link can view/download. And remember that this is just a quick and sloppy project....

San Juan Trimble Camp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

After reading the replies and looking at the pictures, you have to ask yourself what is the BLM thinking assigning this campsite? It's not only a bad...

Polr cube ice extender

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well I received my Polr cubes today so I cant really complain about service.. Now I need to see what one of me freezers is the coldest.

Whitewater Forum : Green Sunday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: olyyakerSubject: Green SundayPosted: 31 Mar 2017 at 9:52amIs anyone running the upper gorge on Sunday? Mark 360-789-2361

Lost Chacos - Westwater - Hades Camp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My black Chacos were unintentionally abandoned on Tuesday at Hades Camp in Westwater Canyon. They are located near the little tent site just behind...

Partner stove griddle risers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I float with Bighorn and his relatives. Fine people to hang with and all are good cooks. Mark is almost always up first and has coffee ready and...

Dolores River Map Available

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Also if you use Avenza PDF Maps the BLM hopes to have a free map with launch sites and some more detail loaded to the store in the next couple of...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This has been a GREAT discussion. New ideas and view points are still rolling in. I like it! I am fully aware of the law of unintended...

Whitewater Forum : MM today

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: tlleightSubject: MM todayPosted: 31 Mar 2017 at 9:40amAnyone going today mid-late afternoon? Trevyn 9192705798

Whitewater Forum : Limp Wrist Falls?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: outdoorjunkie88Subject: Limp Wrist Falls?Posted: 31 Mar 2017 at 8:48amIts probably at a good flow now. Get it!!! Mos people take a line just left of center to insure a good tuck but if it is high enough the center line would be sweet. At lower flows, there is an autoboof flake in the center. I'm bus this weekend but could try to catch it on a weekday next week.

Calling all IK'ers! Paddle length questions.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

pretty much always rolling with my old school blue and white werner single piece 220cm I don't like anything longer, even with an outfitter II. ...

Dolores River Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For what its worth, I'd be happy just getting a copy of the guide book to the people at Riverbrain.com so they could fill in the Dolores pages...

Stolen Aire raft Glenwood Springs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Kayaker in bv had his boat stolen lately. Try to keep an eye out for our fellow boaters. Will watch the ark for the tan 10'er. Maybe pull a few weeds...