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Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah if you are driving through Utah at either Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day plan on seeing sobriety check points. I've seen 2 at LaSal...

Grand canyon Beer strategy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Beer is ballast. One cannot have enough ballast. Storage of beer is a personal choice, whether in coolers, bags, boxes, or allowed to float freely...

Whitewater Forum : MM evenings spring '17

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: MM evenings spring '17Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 2:10pmNo woriri. Anyone else want to get some fri afternoon paddling in? Too much rain to want to stay inside

DYI: Oar towers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I used to use UHDPE and it would get very stringy trying to machine it and the set screws hold great in the Delrin.

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by rtsideup)--- Post from the future: "Dad, what's with all the 15'11" boats?" ---End Quote--- Just like all the 9.9 hp...

The Dolores is alive!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks to the San Miguel for now. Went and looked at State Line and some nasty thing called Diversion Dam Rapid 4 miles upstream of SL yesterday...

massive early runoff setting record flows for southwest colorado rivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Many runners out there have never seen the shit show that is about to start with warmer weather, and for sure no one has seen it recently. As you...

May 4th Grand Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ok then we all know its hard to get people to go boating, my name is Kev. Have a older14 foot Hyside oversized baffles and have taking it out big...

Last minute Salt trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anybody want to do a day trip on the upper salt tomorrow. Everyone who was supposed to go with me canceled so I wanted to see if I could tag along...

Whitewater Forum : MM evenings spring '17

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Mr.GrinchSubject: MM evenings spring '17Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 12:34pmYeah, gonna take a pass today.

Need ideas for a Man Up destination trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Dont expect to just jump in a kayak and run a whitewater river. Think Deliverance as your paradigm. Maybe some rental duckies like Critter says...

Dolores River trip suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Dogs are fine, but in order to keep it that way, please pick up after them and manage them - ie, no chasing or threatening other campers or wildlife....

Blaster Modification

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Very nice! Love the table idea!

DYI: Oar towers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm sure it is better, for me it was an availability thing. HDPE is pretty soft. I'm sure the tapped holes for the set screws would be stronger as...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It looks like the new .05% DUI law will not take effect until 12/28/17. Enjoy that extra .03%. Utah Cuts DUI Alcohol Limit To Lowest Level In...

Whitewater Forum : MM evenings spring '17

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: MM evenings spring '17Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 11:23amCool, let me know. Anyone else going out today? I can be there anytime from 3:30-5.Edited by joshcrossman - Today at 11:23am

if Parnter Steel made a DO the size of the Rome Super Cooker would you buy it?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Alrighty this looks awesome, let us know when we can buy! Ready to order now.

Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://billings.craigslist.org/tro/6010918684.html Decent looking trailer...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by squeaks2)--- So, what makes the wood issue so problematic on this stretch, just lack of eddies? Trying to get a feel for the...

Need ideas for a Man Up destination trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hell if you want to stay east. Ace adventure center, summer Gauley program for duckies it's the shit

Blaster Modification

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here is my blaster mod. The legs stow into the burner assembly and the burner itself comes off with a wing nut and the whole thing stows into your...

Best pump for Tributary Tomcat IK?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by JIMM)--- Use the pressure gauge if you have one the first few times to get a feel for the firmness at the recommended infl....

Whitewater Forum : Limp Wrist Falls?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: Limp Wrist Falls?Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 10:23amGotcha, super helpful. Next time you go out, let me know!

Whitewater Forum : Limp Wrist Falls?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: runawayjimSubject: Limp Wrist Falls?Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 10:08amWe ran it last weekend when the MM was at about 4500 cfs and the SF near Garcia was at 1100 cfs and rising. I thought the flows were on the lower side of good. As for practicing, just go do it. Most of use had no experience with drops like this and it went fine.

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by quinoa)--- In the past I too have been able to snag cancellations for Dino. But that was with the old system- persistent...

Need ideas for a Man Up destination trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I recommend you check out Ohiopyle, Pa if you haven't already. Has great kayaking and decent mountain biking/ rock climbing - Only 3 hours away from...

Best pump for Tributary Tomcat IK?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks all! I see the K200 and the K100 recommended, is there any need for the bigger K200 with a Tandem Tomcat, or is the K100 big enough? Any...

DYI: Oar towers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I forgot to dig out one of my towers this morning for pictures but imagine this: Image:...

CHEAPEST Fire Pan and Toliet Set Up for a Newbie

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here is a pretty cheap fire pan... $25 Image: http://i.stpost.com/ticla-port-a-q-deluxe-grill-in-black~p~202dw_01~1500.2.jpg Ticla Port-A-Q Deluxe...

Turning the Corner, Really Slow MF-MAIN hookup

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What about the North Fork store for burgers and fries,get there before they close and Chukars up panther creek, are they still around stopped in and...

Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So trailer roughly 8.4ft Wide. Cherokee only 85' wide. I Guess that could be a little awkward. 84' should defiantly accommodate the raft. Montana...

Need ideas for a Man Up destination trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Another vote for Brandon at Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center. (known locally as RMOC) If I were you I would ask him about doing an inflatable kayak...

Turning the Corner, Really Slow MF-MAIN hookup

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cataraftgirl)--- No more Shoup shakes :cry: Well that's a damn shame, but I can't say unexpected. It had changed hands a...

Oar Float Ideas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've found things to be the opposite of Gringo. It seems all the foam rod (small pool noodles) I've found fit too tight and are a PIA to get into...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've solo self-support kayaked the Jarbidge/Bruneau and didn't find it too difficult. Doing a one boat trip certainly opens up a lot of possibilities...

DYI: Oar towers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

thanks for the responses. Excited to see photos. thank you.

CHEAPEST Fire Pan and Toliet Set Up for a Newbie

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

+1 on the wag bags And one of these without the legs should be under 20$ Image:...

Vacuum Sealer Recommendations?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We vacuum seal a lot for recreation and food preservation from our garden/orchard. We're on our second Food-Saver, but I have an industrial heat...

Whitewater Forum : Limp Wrist Falls?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: Limp Wrist Falls?Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 8:42amOK, resurrecting this post. I've never run a 35 footer-- 20+ is probably the most I've ever done, and would love to run limp wrist falls sometime this spring. So a few questions: 1) I want to really nail it, so where can i practice near Seattle on smaller drops my angle so i'm not landing flat or over the handle bars? th...

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