Rio Chama Questions
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hey Pike, You need to get Duwain Whitis and Barbara Vinsons newly released Guide to the Rio Chama. You can purchase it directly from their website...
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May 4th Grand Trip
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hi there, I'm very interested in your Grand trip. I'm 54, have 35 years experience on the oars. I work as a commercial guide. I have worked...
How to build a barrel pump
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Great write up thanks unlucky! Where do you get the vinyl that you are using for the discs? Also, the four circles that get cut out to make the...
Westwater swim & cluster rescue
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Looks like there was a second bag near the front. Maybe the other passenger bagged the swimmer when the camera man was turned. I don't know how else...
Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
It seems like wherever you go at that time will be during high runoff conditions. Even on "flatwater" the current will be swift, cold, and...
AOTG vs Ace
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Sweet, you'll have an awesome time. Pack your shit and head that way. You gotta make the choice for yourself, I will say Ace was a home to me for a...
Whitewater Forum : Silly Stilly Watch 2017
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: BmahoodSubject: Silly Stilly Watch 2017Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 4:55pmI live in Olympia but am retired and would like to get up there to paddle
303'd Cat out of storage
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
yeah, you don't need to reapply. I think if you check in with Aire they feel there is a limit to how much you should use 303. I know other...
Westwater swim & cluster rescue
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by caverdan)--- Look at what the boat captain is wearing for splash gear. :mrgreen: Their inexperience has the guy thinking...
Upper Colorado at current flows?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I've been out a couple of times. First time a couple of weeks ago, it was low...very low. Last Friday it was better, but as mentioned the wind was...
Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Disregard, looks like I found it.
Screen Cabins at Sandwash
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I agree the cabins are miserably hot at night. I bought a battery powered fan made by O2. It takes D-cell batteries and they last a really long...
Upper Colorado at current flows?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Did PH to Radium last weekend with no issues in a 14er, well except all the wind. Even at 10 in the morning it was blowing fierce. The fishing was...
Smith River
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Way better odds for cancellation. My issue is I have a pretty specific window this year. I am doing a Grand float and really shouldn't even be...
Upper Colorado at current flows?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
It's on fire, pick through the braided sections wisely in the 14'. Few spots are real boney. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz
Gunnison gorge partners
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I agree that the piedra could be bony, but I suspect it will be in the 11-1300cfs+ range by the weekend if the trend holds (call me optomistic, it...
Smith River
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
You can still buy chances for the Super Permit. I just bought 10 yesterday. Jim
Upper Colorado at current flows?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Was thinking of taking some friends for some flat water fishing on 14 ft raft this weekend. I see it's at 600cfs...anybody been out there?...
Whitewater Forum : Pilchuck Response Team '17
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: outdoorjunkie88Subject: Pilchuck Response Team '17Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 12:20pmthanks for the heads up, might get on it wednesday, tomorrow. Edited by outdoorjunkie88 - Today at 12:21pm
Assistant Brewer Position in Kernville, CA
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I figured with all of the water we have here in California this year a paddler/brewer might be interested in this. Kernville is a small mountain...
Smith River
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I guess I'll start calling in to see if I can obtain a permit.
AOTG vs Ace
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Just an FYI, If your looking for work that way, my Facebook page is blowing up with ACE ads looking for river and climbing guides.
Gunnison gorge partners
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I would be down for a Gunny run this weekend. The Piedra is running also, if anybody would rather run more class IV than hike...
May 4th Grand Trip
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Cost should be around $500 per person. It cold be a little more depending on how much the food bill ends up being. Meals are split between boats and...
Whitewater Forum : Green or MM
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: BmahoodSubject: Green or MMPosted: 14 Mar 2017 at 9:51amSorry, was traveling and did not see this post. Back in Oly and hoping to paddle soon
May 4th Grand Trip
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by climbdenali)--- I'd be in, with my 18' Sotar, if Mothers' Day didn't fall during the trip: "Hey Honey, I'm going on the...
Shocking new snowpack study.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I have discovered an inverse correlation during my rigorous scientific studies of permit lotteries. The article has yet to be published but I am...
Westwater swim & cluster rescue
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by caverdan)--- Look at what the boat captain is wearing for splash gear. :mrgreen: Their inexperience has the guy thinking...
Whitewater Forum : Pilchuck Response Team '17
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: JoesKayakSubject: Pilchuck Response Team '17Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 9:00amWhile I won't be able to get on it, I thought I'd point out to anyone who is able to get out mid-week: Pilchuck Creek has been running quite consistently in the low to med range for the last 4-5 days with the rain and low level snow. Would be a shame if no one got some while it's on this nice run of good flows.Just...
Whitewater Forum : Silly Stilly Watch 2017
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: JoesKayakSubject: Silly Stilly Watch 2017Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 9:08amAfter 2 years of poor spring snowpack/river levels on the Silly Stilly, this year is looking to be much much better!Now that daylight savings is kicking in I'll be planning on getting out and doing evening runs during the week.For the first few runs of the season, while days are still relatively short, paddlers should...
IK as a bed
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Pretty wide variety of boats in those pics, from top to bottom: early 2000s era double lynx with air floor, single 2000s era lynx with air floor and...
surf waves/hikes_cataract canyon
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Best surf at levels of 6000-10000ish are at Rapid 10 with a great beach camps upstream and downstream. You'll probably have more flow than this...
Westwater swim & cluster rescue
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Look at what the boat captain is wearing for splash gear. :mrgreen: Their inexperience has the guy thinking that the Kayakers are going to rescue...
Shocking new snowpack study.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Now that is a very useful alternative fact!
How to build a barrel pump
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
And there's no functional difference between the dishwasher drain valve and the check valves NRS sells, which have threads and such?
Smith River
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
It might be too early. The permit process is still going. Jim
Shocking new snowpack study.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Best post ever!
Grand canyon Beer strategy
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
So glad you made me think about this most important topic: beer packing for those two week trips. I'm assuming you already have a cooler full of...
Gunnison gorge partners
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Anyone game for this run this coming weekend?
Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Nice share lmyers with the Little Yampa pictures. A good recommendation on an alternate float for sure; floated it at ~6,000 cfs a few years ago in...
Middle Fork of the Salmon in September
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by lyhfamily)--- The assumption here is that their are not 'anti-rafting' groups (like anti hunting folks) that put in for...
IK as a bed
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- Image:...
Ultralight approach to kayaking gear?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I agree with the premise. Watersheds are the gold standard, but they're heavy. I was using the Sealline Kodiak drybags (regular drybags) for a...
Ultralight approach to kayaking gear?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Yeah, Salamander Gear has some light bags: https://salamanderpaddlegear.com/product/ultranighter-large-series One of the largest weight savings...
Westwater swim & cluster rescue
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hmmm. I see what you mean about how long it is downstream, and I now see the yellow bowline tied up. It sure looks like a big static line vs...
How to build a barrel pump
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
That's right markhusbands. When the plunger is pushed down the gasket seats and seals the chamber. When the plunger lifts up the gasket no longer...
Hot tent with a wood stove.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by crossfox21)--- Did I mention zero condensation issues with the 7 oz canvas?:) I would never go back to...
Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by brasscap)--- Who re-wrapped your oars? I'm needing mine re-done and I have had some friends who have had theirs done with...
Westwater swim & cluster rescue
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Definitely wasn't the bowline on the raft. They pulled him in at the stern of the raft and he had a long white colored line wrapped around his left...
Middle Fork Snow Pack
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
May 22 is looking good😀🌈🦄. Looking forward to flying with G+S to IC. Sorry welded frames are out.