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San Juan Trimble Camp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Slickhorn is a great/large camp, but I'd consider rowing or motoring out from Slickhorn and potentially skipping Trimble. We camped at Trimble in...

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have been told from locals up there that some of the environmentalists/fish groups apply for permits during the non-re-release time and then cancel...

Royal Gorge this weekend - 3/18 or 19

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm fine with you joining, I'm not sure I can make it down to start before 10am. I could make the takeout by 10am. I won't say I know all the...

Ultralight approach to kayaking gear?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think the greatest weight savings could come from redoing your kayak outfitting. I'd remove everything inside the boat and replace it with foam. A...

CHEAPEST Fire Pan and Toliet Set Up for a Newbie

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by BCJ)--- My system for the past 15+ years. Pry the ribs from the underside of the lid off with a crowbar (break the spot...

4Rivers Non-Confirmation Releases

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Wadeinthewater)--- Interesting that there are currently 11 lost permits during the Aug 16 - Sep 3 lottery period and none...

CHEAPEST Fire Pan and Toliet Set Up for a Newbie

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My system for the past 15+ years. Pry the ribs from the underside of the lid off with a crowbar (break the spot welds). Drill holes for RV...

Middle Fork Salmon River- 1st trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A one raft trip for a rookie rafter on the MFS at low water.....not the best idea. If you were doing it with other experienced rafters, that would be...

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cataraftgirl)--- 10 wasted MFS permits so far. Bummer. ---End Quote--- Ya and 3 of them are on Sept 3 the last day of...

Lochsa running

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I imagine it'll be rowdy, I saw video from some friends of the Clearwater flooding hwy 12 yesterday.

Gates of Lodore Launching April 5

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry, but one of those other trips DID work out for me. Also : I've done Gates of Lodore twice in April and May in freezing conditions with intense...

Taos box this weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

was there last weekend. no significant snow/ice

Lochsa running

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lochsa looking big this weekend. Is anyone headed over or has any one been down yet?

Any reviews on NRS quiver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anybody out there have an opinion on this inflatable?

Jackson Rockstar Paddlers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went with the medium, the large was just way to big. Had to pull the happy feet and spend some hours playing with foam but it fits like a glove...

SALT V SAN JUAN V RIO GRANDE IN MARCH

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jporter59)--- It's running fine today but 10 days of mid 90 degree temps in Phoenix may put a pretty good dent in the snow...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

pick up a pair of square tops from a sawyer rope wrap included. Feel the difference you'll never go back Sent from my iPhone using Mountain...

Repair Question- storing MEK in repair kit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I bought a MRS (or similar) fuel bottle with the hope that those o-rings are more resistant to decay by VOC. I'm 2 years into it so far with good...

CHEAPEST Fire Pan and Toliet Set Up for a Newbie

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cheapest toilet is just a plain old unmodified rocket box. You can buy a 2 dollar pool noodle and cut a slice in it to make it a bit nicer to sit on....

Most durable bucket for bailing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Fumble)--- Try a 3.5 gallon bucket. Same construction but less room to over fill. ---End Quote--- this and double...

4Rivers Non-Confirmation Releases

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They were posted in the middle of the night and wouldn't allow reservation until 10:00 EST. Went back to snag it 15 minutes before the time and the...

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Has anyone done the Salmon in June? I see there plenty of spots left for June 19th? Is there a reason why so many spots are avaible?

SALT V SAN JUAN V RIO GRANDE IN MARCH

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Your best bet on the Salt may be to try to hook up with someone else that has a permit as if there's enough water there won't be much in the way of...

Turning the Corner, Really Slow MF-MAIN hookup

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Have someone from your MFS trip shuttle you to North Fork, it is on their way out. Spend 3 days /2 nights floating to Corn Creek.

San Juan Trimble Camp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We stayed there last May before high water, and it was pretty rough compared to the rest of the sites. It looks like Mars. We were a group of 10...

Royal Gorge this weekend - 3/18 or 19

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you are ok with a ducky, I might be interested. I've only run it 3 times so would prefer to follow your lines. I'm indifferent on day, but would...

Rope Wrap on Oars? Why?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Quieter, smoother and softer feel. Use a set of rope wrapped wrapped oars and you will want some.

SALT V SAN JUAN V RIO GRANDE IN MARCH

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

White Rock Canyon near Santa Fe might be a good option for you. It is on the Rio Grande below the confluence with the Rio Chama, and currently...

San Juan Trimble Camp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been assigned Trimble Camp for the last night of an early June San Juan trip. Rivermaps guide said this camp was washed out in 2009. I've been...

Repair Question- storing MEK in repair kit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good question. I once had a bottle of Mek come open in an ammo can with all my spare rubber and d-rings. The Mek melted everything into a puddle at...

Turning the Corner, Really Slow MF-MAIN hookup

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Head upstream of the MFS confluence and run the main salmon. There are some fun looking rapids that you could make a day trip out of. Even float...

Royal Gorge this weekend - 3/18 or 19

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

wanting to get a run down the Gorge given the warm forecast for the weekend. Anyone else planning on going? Current leaning would be Saturday.

Grand canyon Beer strategy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My .02 on beer for the grand. 1)Make sure to stock up on our local favorites close to home. Sure I stocked up on the sweet micros before leaving...

Grand canyon Beer strategy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by B4otter)--- Actually, 20mm (standard "rocket box") weighs just over 17 pounds, a 30mm (the "extra wide" version) is just...

Hot tent with a wood stove.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Spey, where's that 4th pic taken? It's making me think of Trail Flats on the MFS, but I don't think it actually is- the bends in the river don't...

Most durable bucket for bailing

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Try a 3.5 gallon bucket. Same construction but less room to over fill.

Whitewater Forum : Saturday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: SaturdayPosted: 16 Mar 2017 at 10:00pmSeriously. My first thought is always PP, but need to get some paddling on Saturday, however it happens!

Dolores River Spill Public Meeting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did attend the meeting. Dolores Water Conservancy District (DWCD), doloreswater.com (releases tab) will have an updated blog on the spill Monday. ...

Kokatat Idol? Is it the One?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I went down to CRG in Boise and tried on the Idol. I liked it. I bought 2 of them. One for me and one for my wife. Mine had to be special ordered...

How to build a barrel pump

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bwaters932)--- Great write up thanks unlucky! Where do you get the vinyl that you are using for the discs? Also, the four...

AIRE 4" Barrel Pump vs Carlson 4" Barrel Pump?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Dr.AndyDVM)--- I have a 4" Carlson that I like. It pumps a lot more volume of air than my 200 K-pump. In all fairness, the...

SALT V SAN JUAN V RIO GRANDE IN MARCH

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Chama in NMex is a possiblity, never done it but it's on the list. If I remember right the lottery permits are for the weekends only, weekdays...