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2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did a solo kayak-self support trip down the Owyhee last year (April 26 to May 1) and really enjoyed it. I'm hoping to do another run again this...

overpriced used boats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just keep searching craigslist often. You'll eventually find a good deal - be ready to jump on it. The Front Range always has something, you just...

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Could be but it's likely to be really low by then. The daily mean discharge based on 68 years of data is 718 cfs on June 19. American Whitewater...

Rogue River in May

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi, I received a permit for the Rogue River from Grave Creek to Foster Bar with a launch date of May 19. This is shortly after the permit season...

Kokatat Idol? Is it the One?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If the kokatat warranty is no longer a real lifetime warranty I dont see the point in dropping all that cash. \\ I'd look at one of the other...

Middle Fork of the Salmon in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi everyone, a friend received a permit for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in the first week of September. We are curious what flows might be...

Sawtooth raft trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm pretty sure C&B in Caldwell still make a raft trailer. I have several of their other types of trailers and have been very happy. Double R built...

New log jam on Middle fork salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

the forest service web site is showing a large tree wedged river wide just above dagger as well.

New log jam on Middle fork salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lhowemt)--- That is low low low elevation, and we lost much of that a couple of weeks ago.. Have you seen the MFS snotel? ...

Rio Chama Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Love the Chama. I haven't stayed at every camp, but every camp I have stayed at has been beautiful and more than satisfactory. Tiger Wall, Chama Wall...

Kokatat Idol? Is it the One?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For rafting, I prefer a Kokatat semi-dry paddling suit over the full dry suit. The paddling suit has latex wrist gaskets but a neoprene neck. In the...

Swift Water Rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Whitewater Safety and Rescue, a Falcon Guide by Franco Ferrero (2009) is the best I've read. Bechdel and Ray, also Nealy are great reads, but were...

aluminum dutch ovens

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If your going AL check out the partner steel ones. We use the 10-12-14. They stack and pack great and are constructed of plate aluminum that is...

Swift Water Rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

kayak by William Nealy

Please Comment on Throw Bag Reg

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am not so sure the conflict of laws is as simple as the Utah folks stated it to Tom. Supremacy issues are always interesting. Some of the rivers...

Kokatat Idol? Is it the One?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am planning on getting a couple of dry suits. I rented 2 kokatat GFERS last year. I felt like Harry Houdini trying to contortion myself in and out...

aluminum dutch ovens

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oh yeah I also wanted to add that the anodized aluminum are amazing. So much lighter. I love all 5 of mine. I have two 10", two 12", and one 14"...

Social Media is Bruising the Wilderness

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Interesting article about Moab and Springdale. I have never been there. We are planning on staying in Moab after getting off of our Deso float. ...

Makita USB adapter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use this for the same reasons you stated. I have the Milwaukee batteries and blower. Attachment 15066...

overpriced used boats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Treswright3)--- But be warned, the rubber is probably half or less of the total investment if you plan on having a nice...

Screen Cabins at Sandwash

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Watch out for spiders -- never seen so many -- it was in Sept. --my daughter complained and I thought it was a couple -- finally went to look--...

New log jam on Middle fork salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, 160% of average SWE observed at Banner Summit as of 3/8/17: https://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/snow_comp/snow/snowplot.cgi?BASI1 Who knows, maybe...

Rio Chama Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like doing it in 3 days, but we do it with a bunch of kids so getting them going in the mornings is tough, I have done it in 2 days it just makes...

2017 Owhyee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do you think flows will hold through mid-June? We are hoping put on the Owyhee on June 19th on our way to our Rogue trip this year.

IK as a bed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Image:...

New log jam on Middle fork salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by duct tape)--- Damn little snow in that pic! ---End Quote--- That is low low low elevation, and we lost much of that a...

IK as a bed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We've used Duckies as beds for numerous family trips. 6 of us lined up side by side watching the stars and trying to find any known constellation in...

Sotar Legend 14x23

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do cat tubes have the same serial number? Or do they each have their own number? Curious round boaters would like to know.

New log jam on Middle fork salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The jam is about 1/2 mile below Elk Bar. Mile 79.5 in the Whitis and Vinson guide book or 80.1 in the old Forest Service guide.

Yampa Canyon in August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the info. I figured it'd be pretty dry. I'll do a rain dance to the river gods and hopefully we'll get some monsoons and/or a longer...

Jackson Rockstar Paddlers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm 6'1", 170lb naked with a size 9.5 foot and I paddle the medium. I didn't like the happy feet anyway and use the foam instead. I fluctuate between...

Rio Chama Questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks, do you recommend 2 or 3 days? I was thinking it's a 2 day trip.

Sotar Legend 14x23

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sure seems like the people posting with the desire to extort from sotar has worked. Next time I guess sotar is supposed to send out free boats to the...

Makita USB adapter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

12ah at 18v is slightly less than the capacity of the 12v battery, but the advantages are probably worth the tradeoff. Sealed batteries, easier...

New log jam on Middle fork salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This came across my facebook today. I know the pilot that took the picture, looks like a pretty significant log jam between big creek and veil falls....

IK as a bed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So I'm looking for any advice/experience with using your IK as a bed on an extended trip. I have done it once before but I was interested in others...

overpriced used boats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Treswright3)--- I always tell my friends thinking about a boat that there is tons of hidden cost, for example, I probably...

Grand Canyon Heat in July

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

no doubt it will be hot, we had 120s at phantom in late June and 127 at take out at Pearce Ferry on July 3. Sleep on the boat, Have a sarong (or two)...

Swift Water Rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would also recommend River Rescue by Les Bechdal and Slim Ray (http://www.nrs.com/product/3424/river-rescue-4th-edition-book). From simple quick...

Yampa Canyon in August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by wildh2onriver)--- The yellow foam of the rafting community are the idiots who are 'no shows'. With the huge increase in...