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Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The assumption here is that their are not 'anti-rafting' groups (like anti hunting folks) that put in for permits to keep folks from disturbing the...

How to build a barrel pump

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Incidentally I bought a fairly homemade looking pump from a guy who makes em in Salt Lake and I seem to be able to get a drop stitch floor up to 8+...

Hot tent with a wood stove.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did I mention zero condensation issues with the 7 oz canvas?:) I would never go back to non-freestanding...you are always at the mercy of the stake...

May 4th Grand Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd be in, with my 18' Sotar, if Mothers' Day didn't fall during the trip: "Hey Honey, I'm going on the Grand, but there's no room for you to come. ...

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Smitty38)--- Still a couple months before it hits the water but had to get measurements for a new Bimini top and make sure...

Dolores River Spill Public Meeting

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

2017 LOWER DOLORES RIVER SPILL - PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, March 15 Dolores Community Center Dolores, CO 6pm Great opportunity to learn and...

surf waves/hikes_cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

at the present water level, there is good camp-surf at 9.5 cent camp..river right above 10 cent camp. nice camp too. BA

Main Salmon late August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran it at -28inches last year and there are only a handful of places that I think would be bad.. Blacks creek has a few that start to stick out at...

Screen Cabins at Sandwash

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anougher option is to eat in Price or Duchesne then go camp up top where there is no bugs, a little cooler then get a early start for the put in. ...

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yep, my bad. But the OP would have to cancel pretty quick to make it work for someone else. Seems like the unused permits last year was in the double...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by QuietHunter)--- Lot to be learned from this. Much of it has been said. "Is that Skull?" "Are we gonna scout Skull?" 1....

How to build a barrel pump

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I didn't realize I didn't post pictures of the base. I use the same material for the base. Choose your shape. Some are rectangular and some are round...

Middle Fork Snow Pack

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Scored an invite on a July 7 trip! Cant wait to get back up there.

AOTG vs Ace

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not sure about AGOT but can speak about ACE, who acquired my fav rafting company in the state, North American River Runners sometime ago. Spent...

May 4th Grand Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by El Rio)--- .... no joint smoking in the kitchen..... ---End Quote--- You had me until here..... Wish I could make it....

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by carvedog)--- I have noticed the last couple of years that on March 16th there will suddenly appear that several dates will...

Screen Cabins at Sandwash

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cataraftgirl knows her stuff. Eat in the cabin, sleep in the tent.

Main Salmon late August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

haha, going regardless, but i have a feeling rubber is gonna be the way to go..probably wishful thinking taking the dory

Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last year on a high water Ruby trip three of us decided we'd have a little fun with the boil in front of BR5 (maybe 6? not sure.) Dumb idea. ...

Thanks WRSI

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My brother was trying them out Saturday. While the WRSI was bigger than before, he found it had a bit of pressure against his forehead. The Sweet...

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Wadeinthewater)--- You are correct. The permit would be reissued if cancelled before March 15. The cancellations rules are...

Grand canyon Beer strategy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by raftus)--- How do you stop the cans from rubbing together and exploding in this setup? I've tried this before and lost...

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Maybe I'm confused, but I think salmon season permits cancelled before March 15 are available on recreation.gov as cancellations. Cancellations after...

How to build a barrel pump

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks unlucky for the detailed instructions. Went together without hitch. I'm going to tweak the gasket a little and see what the pros and cons...

May 4th Grand Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey everyone! We had a boater bail on our Grand trip due to unforeseen circumstances. We currently have a 15 person trip with 6 boats and would...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lot to be learned from this. Much of it has been said. "Is that Skull?" "Are we gonna scout Skull?" 1. Lead boat should know what rapid it is,...

Whitewater Parks : Gauge Question

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Gauge QuestionPosted: 13 Mar 2017 at 12:58pmThank you!

Piedra is running

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would guess there is about 50 cfs at the put-in and 400-500 at the take out (Remember, the lower road is closed until early May.). 1000 is a bare...

Play Boat Shoshone Co

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tomorrow 3/14/17 around noon if anyone want's to join.

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- Only a couple days left. Please cancel before March 15, so we can pick it up ! :) ---End Quote---...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Agree keeping your spacing can be difficult under those conditions, a swirl or boil can definitely grab a boat, and once a boat hits a rapid, it...

Piedra is running

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by yakr)--- I'm not sure about camping, but keep in mind that 700 cfs at arboles is nowhere near 700 at the upper put in this...

Rogue River in May

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here's a video of the right run at 6200 cfs. Pretty straight forward. The Picket fence was covered but knowing what was under the waves/holes and...

Whitewater Parks : Gauge Question

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jalmquistSubject: Gauge QuestionPosted: 13 Mar 2017 at 10:52amDiurnal cycle or diurnal oscillation

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by wyosam)--- Nope, class ratings shouldn't include swim or consequence, not in the definitions of them. Sometimes added on as...

Piedra is running

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm not sure about camping, but keep in mind that 700 cfs at arboles is nowhere near 700 at the upper put in this time of year. Will be super manky...

Dirty Devil Gauge?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by yakr)--- it seems like one will have limited opportunities to float this if you wait for 250+. ---End Quote--- Agreed...

Rogue River in May

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The water will be higher. I'd expect 5,000-8,000cfs. Unless you get a heavy rainfall while you are out there. All the little rapids will start...

Whitewater Parks : Gauge Question

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: Gauge QuestionPosted: 13 Mar 2017 at 9:49amDiurnal

Dirty Devil Gauge?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Phil U.)--- Yea, we're looking at launching 4 miles below Hanksville off the dump road. Hah! I've seen enough of your vids...

Thanks WRSI

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I thought the new outfitting in the WRSI helmets is lackluster. The plastic snaps to hold the outfitting in seems cheap and they shipped me one with...

Dolores River Guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

PM me if you still need one.

Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Tom, As everyone else has stated, we really don't recommend open canoes over 10,000 CFS especially inexperienced boaters. While it is still a...

Whitewater Parks : Gauge Question

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Gauge QuestionPosted: 13 Mar 2017 at 8:35amThis time of year we'll start to get the melt during the day causing a rise on the gauges. Then we still get the cold temps at night,things slow down, and levels drop on the gauge. What's this wave in the gauge referred to as again?? Thanks!

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by griz)--- Pot, meet kettle. Lighten up, snowflake. ---End Quote--- When you have searched eddies on the Middle Fork for...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- That's another good point Logan, about spacing. Even though video makes things look a little farther away than...