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Where do I put the beer?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking at picking up an NRS Outlaw II for multi-day trips plus a little short-run fun but I'm worried about the amount of storage space and looking...

Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by walterwhite)--- I've heard some great things on here about his work so that is pretty reassuring. Anyone have a tilt feature...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cheers to the Westwater crew for giving us a heads up. Stupid rule, but at least they took the time to post it for the internet geeks. Think if it as...

can we get a 2nd printing of Whitewater of the Southern Rockies?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Posting to find this thread again in case there's an update

Grand Canyon "Time Out" Period

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thank you much! Not much time left in life to pass up opportunities.

DYI: Oar towers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bump for evening viewing

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

[QUOTE=slickhorn;508874] But hey, I'm fairly conservative. QUOTE] And you are one of the most solid rower/Ik boaters I know who I would always...

Save the Date - BaileyFest 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone is welcome, but the run itself is IV+/V-. I've only seen hardshell kayakers and R2's go down. There is an easier run downstream (Foxton -...

Raft Suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to row an Outlaw, RMR, and Tributary in their 14ft models on river. The on-water performance of the...

Stupid technique question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just a note, if you are needing a brace up stream, the problem is the fact that you let your upstream edge drop. It's not so much a bad habit of...

Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

$150. for a wench seems cheap, does she help you load your raft? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Turning the Corner, Really Slow MF-MAIN hookup

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

oh and two more options that I didn't mention that aren't in salmon but closer to your put in are the waters edge pizzeria that is towards Missoula a...

Dolores Shuttles??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just got the phone # from Tony at 4corners. Sounds like prices are about the same as posted.;)

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by riverdoghenry)--- This should be folks up to speed: ...

Get your heart rate up...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Seems about as coordinated as the expose here recently of skull rapid in westwater...perhaps a type 4 donut would have made this rescue less...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by riverdoghenry)--- IÂ?ve owned both Cataract and Sawyer and I have also experienced better longevity with the Sawyer wraps....

How much gear can a 1 person IK hold?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by paulster)--- One other thought - most of those I have paddled with use 2 person IKs for self support to have a little more...

ON THE RIVER SUPPLY NOW IN GRAND JUNCTION

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just stopped by an old raft shop in a new location in Grand Junction. On the River Supply who used to be in Rifle has now ended up in Grand Junction...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Riverman4utoday)--- Besides all the great feedback above, rope also protects the oar shafts from oarlocks which can tend to...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by restrac2000)--- Support. This is another time when the "small government" bureaucrats in my home state of Utah have no...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It is certainly possible that the Jarbidge itself is relatively low for a gauge reading of 1700 with most flow pumping down the WF Bruneau. ...

Turning the Corner, Really Slow MF-MAIN hookup

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by codycleve)--- .....and a couple really good eateries. ---End Quote--- I am always looking for a good place to eat in...

Raft Suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I considered a 14' RMR, Tributary, and NRS Outlaw, all welded PVC, and bought the Outlaw. Cheapest of the three by around 7-800 dollars, larger than...

Multi-day IK trips Northern california

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello, first post. Just found these forums loaded with info. I'm a former paddle boat guide from many years ago. My kids are now old enough for us to...

Raft Suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A 14' Tributary would be a good way to go.

Taos Box flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by outathaboatBruce)--- Lower box is 1450 cfs today and climbing. My buddy runs a 16ft cat down it with no issues. Supposed to...

Turning the Corner, Really Slow MF-MAIN hookup

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Trailer the rigs from confluence ramp upriver to Spring Creek ramp. We typically launch at Spring Creek Campground to spend one night above Corn...

Stupid technique question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It helped me to remember to release the paddle blade from the current with a quick wrist turn. Sometimes it is enough to recover and keep your blade...

303'd Cat out of storage

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not sure how to respond to that...

NEW RiverMaps Guide to the Upper Colorado - Kremmling to Dotsero

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm sure the majority of you are familiar with RiverMaps. Duwain just came up with the long awaited Guide to the Upper Colorado - Kremmling to...

Save the Date - BaileyFest 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Pete is the Bailey Fest something that is suitable for a packrafter or is this designed and intended for only hardshell kayakers?

Photos of rowframe.com raft frames?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Interesting idea. I'll look and see if I can just put some spacer(s) in there. Could be as simple as a stack of washers if the other stuff can be...

Taos Box flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lower box is 1450 cfs today and climbing. My buddy runs a 16ft cat down it with no issues. Supposed to be 70 degrees Saturday should be nice. If you...

Stupid technique question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you can spend some time playboating in holes it may help you transfer the, "lean down stream" skill into your subconscious memory. ...

Improving 4-Rivers and Dinosaur Permit Systems

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just a quick note about this thread: "The Powers that Be" are paying attention, so if you want to add your input to the conversation, please do it...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wanna know which bureaucrat got it into his head that those were necessary on whitewater rivers and has decided that they are mandatory for every...

Fence across the Kokopelli Trail 4 mi east of Cisco

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you hit it at 15 mph or above, you're not going to care about the semantics of whether it is a gate or fence Sent from my iPhone using...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by UriahJones)--- An excellent series of situations that need to be thought through there Shap. These are worthy questions, and...

Raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I see that it doesn't come with a wench, another $150.00 option. After adding the wench and taxes, It comes to the exact same price pretty much.. The...

Jarbidge Spring Break

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do what you want.

Stupid technique question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Over the years I have picked up many bad habits and am still fighting them. Last weekend I noticed myself STILL bracing upstream. This has plagued...

Updated Stipulations for Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Please be aware, we have updated the stipulations for both commercial and private boaters in Westwater Canyon. "Each boat 16 feet or longer must...

Fence across the Kokopelli Trail 4 mi east of Cisco

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for hijacking this thread to fight. I started it as a simple warning to fellow Kokopelli Trail users. Tim Kennedy is correct. It is a...

Whitewater Forum : MM evenings spring '17

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: MM evenings spring '17Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 10:46amAnyone down for this afternoon?! Cheers!

Whitewater Forum : Humptulips

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: HumptulipsPosted: 22 Mar 2017 at 10:25amI've been wanting to get on this river for awhile.....I see there are three sections posted on PP. I'm just wondering what section is the best or the one that people paddle the most or what's the most scenic? I saw the log jam report at the Fish Ladder and I know to watch for wood on these OP runs. Any advice on this beauty is welco...

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