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New Saturn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And actually, in terms of pipe, which is what all the various speed fittings are designed around, 1.5" nominal pipe is 1.9" OD (ala DRE), and 1.25"...

Polr cube ice extender

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice to hear that these could be a good investment.. full disclosure I was doing a little boozing when I ordered a 4 pack and didn't really think...

Partner stove griddle risers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Andy, what you are thinking about is almost exactly what partner provides for risers to ensure the stove does not overheat (knobs melt, gaskets...

Converting a Utility Trailer to a Raft Trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here are some pics of my trailer. One pic is of the base trailer. The other is of the trailer with the raft on it. You can kind of see the...

Salmon river 2 ft. vs. 4 ft.?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

launched last year June 30. Weather was great, water temps were nice, rapids were fun, beaches were perfect, lots of posion ivy and no bees yet! dont...

Partner stove griddle risers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

hey andy, you definitely don't want to put your griddle tight to the grill on the partner stoves. you can overheat the controls and damage them....

Dolores questions for anyone that ran in 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It was at peak, about 1200 if I remember correctly. Electric was on the same trip, though he put in at gypsum. Sent from my iPhone using...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Supposedly Sawyer rope wrap is poly pro. I read that somewhere. Can't say its truth though.

Grand Canyon 2017 Launch Dates Available Now!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Grand Canyon's non-commercial lottery system is the fairest one we've got, I'd say. The ability to game the system or eke out some kind of advantage...

New Saturn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by curtis catman)--- If you go with 1.5 inch aluminum. It will have a 1.66 inch Outside diameter. This will be useful because...

Polr cube ice extender

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I used nordic ice a bunch last year. One of those packs fits just so in my little engle day cooler. Keeps 12 beers cold all day plus cooling down a...

Whitewater Forum : Glines Canyon - Elwha

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: robbis18Subject: Glines Canyon - ElwhaPosted: 29 Mar 2017 at 7:59pmHas anyone paddled through Glines Canyon at the site of the dam on the Elwha? Its hard to get a sense of the size of things down there from up on top of the spillway and I think that's the only spot to scout the whole thing from. Also if anyone is into some springtime paddling from Mills down, let me know.

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah I wrapped mine wet also and then let sun dry for a day or so before putting a epoxy fillet at the top and the bottom. They have been bomber.

Converting a Utility Trailer to a Raft Trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by curtis catman)--- Dr Andy, That looks great. Did you raise the inside boards with spacers so they hold the raft in place? ...

Partner stove griddle risers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was thinking of grinding slots on the tubing so that it is seated on the partner's grate and can't slide around. Sent from my iPhone using...

Ark flows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Phil U.)--- Well, that depends on your perspective. There's currently 150 on that Granite gauge and 17 on the Clear Creek...

Dolores questions for anyone that ran in 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by twmartin)--- I last ran Slickrock to Bedrock in 2008, two trips, and I don't remember the Tamarisk being that bad. I was...

Polr cube ice extender

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've also seen those flimsy Nordic packs you're talking about from Blue Apron. What if you just cut it open and spilled the contents into a sturdier...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Try soaking the nylon in water for 10-15 min. It will stretch when you wrap it and stay tighter when wet. Shellac will repel water and keep your...

Polr cube ice extender

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jamesthomas)--- All this stuff has to do with "phase change" technology. Water changes phase (changes from a liquid to a...

Holy Grail

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking for a Dolores Guide, or anything that can help put some camps to river miles. Thanks in advance.

Ark flows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DanOrion)--- Nope. Turned off for now, likely through Mother's Day if history is a guide. Detail Graph...

Bear River Black Canyon Unscheduled Flows...

Utah Rivers · Utah and vicinity

This weekend is not an official Black Canyon of the Bear release weekend, but I got a message from PacifiCorp and they are currently forecasting 950cfs with the potential for as much as 1200 in the canyon this weekend. Thanks and please pass the word. Charlie Vincent American Whitewater Regional Rep Charliev@xmission.com 801-243-4892

Anyone interested in Westwater April 1st

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey guys, I have a permit for Westwater this Saturday, April 1st. I had a few people back out this week so I have a few open spots on my permit if...

Dolores questions for anyone that ran in 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by coloradoajm)--- I have a 13 ft AIRE Super PUMA with rowing frame. Thinking about running a stretch of the Dolores this...

Ark flows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Any thing in Numbers or lower worth a trip?

Polr cube ice extender

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

All this stuff has to do with "phase change" technology. Water changes phase (changes from a liquid to a solid and vice versa) at 32 degrees F. ...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nylon stretches when wet also. Can't remember The company name and my spool is at Billy Cracks house. I'll update when I have the info. My rope...

New Saturn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Much appreciated for the help,,, looking into aluminum tube prices next... Also need to figure the anchor system out using small block pulleys or...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Jporter59. It's a UT law. So it would apply on all UT waters even if you put on in CO. A opportunistic law enforcement officer could had out...

Polr cube ice extender

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't know anything about the POLR product in the OP. But my daughter is getting Blue Apron meals delivered. They have these NORDIC ICE packs...

New Mexico Rafting - White Rock Canyon of Rio Grande

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Watch for snakes, and petroglyphs. Also a nice swim spot at Pajarito creek on Red Dot trail (below White Rock) river right. Scout Ancho rapid from...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't think you need a butt cushion for Ruby Horsethief, but some of the old guard BLM river volunteers that lurk on the Buzz would know better.

Escalante

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone made it down the Escalante and lived to tell about it this spring?

Grand Canyon 2017 Launch Dates Available Now!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote--- I would like to see the max points increased from 5 to 7 or 8. ---End Quote--- Man, that would show all those 5-pointers a thing or...

Dolores questions for anyone that ran in 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You can drive up to Gypsum Valley Rec site boat launch and cut off 11 miles then you could do the 36 miles to Bedrock in a weekend providing a 40...

Whitewater Forum : MM today

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: koehleaSubject: MM todayPosted: 29 Mar 2017 at 12:25pmAnyone up for a MM run after work? 3/29 Ansel 206 856 7734

NRS wholesale account holders. Is it just me?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So If you shop around you can almost always find 20% off. So when you sell used gear for 20% off its kind of lame, period. Lots of pro deals are...

Dolores questions for anyone that ran in 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 13 ft AIRE Super PUMA with rowing frame. Thinking about running a stretch of the Dolores this weekend, April 1-2. I'm a newbie to a raft and...

Old School: High water Arkansas river 1993

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

93 was the last year I guided full time it was a super fun year lots of buddies in this video. I pretty sure it was 92 when I helped recover a guy...

Grand canyon Beer strategy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Gardenvalleykayaker)--- Invite a dory with a deck, they eat all the beer as ballast. It's awesome!!!! A 1,000 or so pounds...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't use polypropylene rope. It stretches with water.

Grand Canyon 2017 Launch Dates Available Now!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Even with the very short notice for the March 25, 26, and 28 launch dates there were 23, 17, and 29 applications that listed those dates. Stats are...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Has a whistle always been required for a 16' raft? Is the type 4 device the only thing new here?

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just pack light and bear proof. Fishing will be hit or miss. Take cash for a on the river ice-cream float (I pack Guinness stout and a large cup)...