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Bimini and tall folks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Critter70)--- So bcpnick I will say, I have been looking at your rig and using a lot about it to make my own. So how long is...

Canyon coolers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a canyon cooler, but it is the 40" variety. I got it new for a better price than the competition, and it works as good as the competition in...

Canyon coolers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm in e process of rigging an e150 which has the same listed width. If you look at the specs the e160 is supposed to be 7'9 and the 150 7'2. Both...

Whitewater Forum : Green or MM

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: bigboofSubject: Green or MMPosted: 12 Mar 2017 at 9:07ami'm down today if you want to go. noonish maybe?

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by landslide)--- And BTW, the other two kayakers in that video were just as lame as the rafters. At the bottom of Skull, you...

Social Media is Bruising the Wilderness

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by restrac2000)--- Many ideas held as sacrosanct about wild places are being turned on their head by research. for example,...

Bimini and tall folks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So bcpnick I will say, I have been looking at your rig and using a lot about it to make my own. So how long is your frame? Love the small 5th bay....

Canyon coolers?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am looking for a cooler for my nrs e 160. I am considering a used canyon cooler 125. The dimensions are 35x20x20. Most other coolers of similar...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the props, Blade&Shaft and Colorado Dave. I wrote that early yesterday morning and it just seemed like I was reliving one of my longest,...

Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My first time on Ruby-Horsethief I paddled a large 13' canoe. It was around 6k and I found Black Rocks to be challenging. Ran the bow into a wall and...

surf waves/hikes_cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Which side are you floating in on? I wish i could give you more Beta on hikes, but I have not gotten to explore as much down there as I would like,...

AOTG vs Ace

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Pretty much like asking is nrs or hyside better, both are top notch companies and you can't go wrong either way. AOTG=tons of money, super nice...

Bimini and tall folks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I should have mentioned that I did change out the deck hinges for these stainless ones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N9Q23W/. I just didn't...

Thanks WRSI

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Though sweet helmets seem to be really good, I don't believe they have changed their sizing. They have been offering a L/Xl helmet for a while now...

surf waves/hikes_cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great beach camp at #10. Pretty good wave to get on as well. Best camping for hiking will be up around brown betty which should get good access to...

Bimini and tall folks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm 6'4" and this one from Leader has worked great for me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L7NROE4/ I got the 8'L Ã? 54''H Ã? 67''-72''W...

Rogue River in May

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think it is mostly easier in higher water, but I did have some trouble on the fish ladder at Rainie last November at about 5K. The same day we had...

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here are some low water tips for the Middle Fork: https://www.nwrafting.com/middle-fork-of-the-salmon/low-water-on-the-middle-fork

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes. Very informative. Thank you for that. Kind of an upper limit thing that everyone should know. And with that note, let the season begin !

Hot tent with a wood stove.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I love mine. Pitches quickly, freestanding, lightweight, and no concerns with wet wood/sparks https://www.snowtrekkertents.com/expedition.html

Rogue River in May

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Whatever the level will be it will be fairly forgiving. My wife and I have gone each of the last 5 yrs the weekend before the 15th. It has been...

AOTG vs Ace

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wondering what the differences are and what the perks are of working at each Anything worth doing is worth overdoing

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

one of the best trips I ever did was a self support IK trip on the Middle Fork in September. Leave the raft and all the crap at home and enjoy a...

Thanks WRSI

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just found out that Sweet is also offering L/XL helmets now as well.

Salt River Apache Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

An Apache permit is required for first 29 miles. I believe a permit is required for each day floating through tribal land( they own to the middle of...

Bimini and tall folks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks, hadn't heard of Paul's, will look him up.

Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think the consensus on the buzz is well founded for early June high water canoe trips in Ruby/Horsethief with novice teenagers being ill-advised. ...

Rookie Question About Oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the replies everyone! Dr. Andy, I will call Cascade and talk with them next week, thanks for the pointer! We would love some...

Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bad idea with kids in canoes at high water. We saw a couple canoes get pushed into the rocks last memorial day in black rocks. One guy got pinned up...

Salt River Apache Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sorry. There's a kiosk on your way in to launch site. They expect you to pay for two days Rafting/Camping permits (2 X $25). If you plan to...

Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last year (2016) first week of June. Flow about 23000. There was lots of wood on the rock island between BR4 and BR5. Wouldn't be good to have...

Middle Fork American during spring

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I guided the Middle Fork for 4 years and stopped a few years ago so it's not a new river to me, but never ran during spring. I remember people saying...

Salt River Apache Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't have my maps here but I think it's the first 20 miles that's rez. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah I've done a bunch of Smith floats and never had a bear in camp that I know of. Jim

Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

All very relevant comments. What school age? How many experienced adults to kids ratio? Any chance at having a pool session before the trip (even...

Highwater Ruby/Horsethief with Beginner canoers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have been asked to assist in planning and leading a school group through Ruby and Horsethief. The best time for the group to go due to scheduling...

Ruby Horesthief permits?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Last year I had to leave a dog at home to avoid spending 50 a night vs 20. I had no idea 5 adults and 20 kids would make equal or less of an...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What the fuck!! They just gonna let their boy swim to Mexico?? I'm sure the video didn't do justice to the pushiness of the water. But damn, when...

Bimini and tall folks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well, it looks like it's time to pull the trigger on a new bimini and sell my shorter one. The one I have is 6' long, fits 67-72 I believe and the...

Thanks WRSI

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tried on the WRSI Current this week. The new outfitting is pretty nice. The new helmets are awesome and are definitely bigger. But that's not...

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Sembob)--- Lots of bear issues come from the previous campers. It may not matter that you keep a clean camp if the people...

Gauley River Guiding Work

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This will be my second season working for RMA.. Unfortunaley I couldnt swing working a full season on the Gauley, at least not this season. The...

Westwater swim & cluster rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by azpowell)--- You can get sucked under in the squirrely water, the real danger at these levels in my opinion would be a flip...

surf waves/hikes_cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hola, I am planning a cataract canyon trip on April 1-9 this spring. We have some kayaks with us and want to plan some good surfing spots for...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: LisaFSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 11 Mar 2017 at 11:11amDamn, I don't know why playboating should be considered "dying." I've paddled my playboat for 22 years on nearly everything, and it's only because I'm getting aged and decrepit that I'm phasing into my Riverrunner (though it's still fun to take the Star out on the Middle Middle and low-water Sky runs!)

Makita USB adapter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

DeWalt has the most battery capacity. DeWalt is the most affordable. And much of their cordless tools are being manufactured in the U.S. Jim

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lots of bear issues come from the previous campers. It may not matter that you keep a clean camp if the people before you did not. Elk of your 18...