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Yampa Canyon in August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f42/aug-31st-yampa-low-water-question-67850.html#post497610

Screen Cabins at Sandwash

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Roguelawyer)--- How many people do the screen cabins at sandwash sleep? Does it matter which ones? I reserved two -...

2 Person Cat frame wanted

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Other idea I have is a 2 person Cat frame. The Cat is 12'. Anybody know of one for sale or if it is new reasonably priced? Thanks Again!

Bummer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So you are the reason I only drew one trip.

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by kengore)--- I have been on two Smith trips, 2013 and 2015. We had bears in 4 camps between the two trips. One came to...

Westwater @ 3600

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Mine are such that they are a near perfect fit on the sleeve and far too tight to easily remove on the shaft below the sleeve; you have to slip them...

Help needed with my new Cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm looking for a passenger frame for my Cat that can go on behind or in front of my personal frame. I want to be able to have this on when I have a...

Screen Cabins at Sandwash

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How many people do the screen cabins at sandwash sleep? Does it matter which ones? I reserved two - Sumner and Bradley cabins. It is my...

Jackson Rockstar Paddlers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Curious what height, weight, and shoe size those of you in the Med and Lg are. I'm 6'1", 175-180 with gear, 11 shoe size. My weight puts me right...

Yampa Canyon in August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Look at the Hydrograph for that date and it looks like a better hike than a float, that said a friend from Craig caught a tropical storm that came...

Not falling out of the boat tricks of the trade

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Having just read this thread through, I'd say that there is a lot of good info here. Seems like there is a consensus that running big water without...

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jdsampsonite)--- It seems like its almost better just to run the rapid on the left if you know its above 1200. It seems your...

Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

According to the current rules any fence or food container must be IGBC certified. I own a 'Counter Assault' fence and I notice the charger is a...

Rafting Family Seeking Trip This Summer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll sweeten the deal for the Trip Leader that can get us on a Dinosaur trip (Yampa or Lodore)! A case of premium beer and a bottle of good...

Westwater @ 3600

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by teletoes)--- You should think about tightening your oar locks. You should only be able to slip the oar into the lock at the...

Not falling out of the boat tricks of the trade

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

One other thing I thought of is in regards to foot pegs (on the footbar) and the potential for foot entrapment. I have a personal friend who got...

Kootenai In Canada

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wow, thanks for the detailed response.

Escalante to the Lake info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Paddled it twice. Hiked once, and went to the lake once. The lake is a huge let down after the river. (Agree with yojimbo). The boat shuttle was...

Salt permit for 3/14 , Need Boaters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did you get folks? We have some room for 3/24. I am bringing 2 of my daughters so we are leaving the mushrooms behind.

Yampa Canyon in August

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I got a permit for the Yampa Canyon with an August 8th launch date. I was wondering if anyone had any beta regarding rafting the Yampa Canyon in...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Probably just picking up this NRS frame for $200 would be the best deal and least work: https://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/42719064

Grand Canyon Boat #'s, Size, Rescue Scenarios

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Possibly running the bigger rapids in "pods" with tighter boat spacing would increase your ease of rescue. Although if the point boat flips your...

Ice in Phoenix?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by daveb1)--- Shell gas station on the NE corner of 32nd St and Indian School sells 10-pound solid ice blocks made by Ice King....

Provo based paddlers

Utah Rivers · Utah and vicinity

I'm looking for some fellow boaters to run some whitewater with. I'm not an incredible boater by any means but I can hold my own in III+/IV. I have gear, been boating for about two years collectively, haven't much since starting school out here. From nor cal and stuck mainly to the N and S forks of the american. I'm looking for some people to go run the local stuff (what little there is) and ma...

Hot tent with a wood stove.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- I just replaced my knico stove with a seekoutside titanium breakdown SXL. ...

Westwater @ 3600

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You should think about tightening your oar locks. You should only be able to slip the oar into the lock at the narrow part next to the blade. The...

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It seems like its almost better just to run the rapid on the left if you know its above 1200. It seems your more likely to have problems scouting it...

Mini Max or the New Max 12.0

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Everyone's situation is different, but my guess is you will love the mini-max so much, that soon your 12' RMR will feel like a total pig in the...

Pyranha Machno?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm sooooo psyched on where companies are headed with design. Seems like go fast, go long is the mantra leading the charge. My first glance at the...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Oc1paddler)--- Doug fir not Hem fir. Doug fir is know for its structural capability and is used in rafters all over the...

Rafting Family Seeking Trip This Summer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by gmartin1215)--- I'll sweeten the deal for the Trip Leader that can get us on a Dinosaur trip (Yampa or Lodore, *or both*)! ...

Grand Canyon Heat in July

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by climbdenali)--- I wonder if just flocculating and settling with alum, without filtering, would remove enough? ---End...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Read_N_Run If you're ever the Carbondale/Glenwood Springs area and want to float the Roaring Fork or the Colorado in your yellow boat, give me a...

Mini Max or the New Max 12.0

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Q-Hunter, thx for the post. The MAX 12' is out of the picture for now. I like that size boat, but with a 10.5'er, it doesn't make sense unless cash...

Ice in Phoenix?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Shell gas station on the NE corner of 32nd St and Indian School sells 10-pound solid ice blocks made by Ice King.

Grand Canyon Heat in July

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wonder if just flocculating and settling with alum, without filtering, would remove enough?

Grand Canyon Boat #'s, Size, Rescue Scenarios

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey, Wwwaaiite a minute DC, I stayed right side up in my 14er( though I did high side like a mofo in 24 1/2 and Lava, Big Kahuna is one BIG wave! I...

Mini Max or the New Max 12.0

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't see the real advantage of the Max 12.0 over the current Hyside 12. The Max is 4" longer, 4" narrower, and weighs 5 pounds more. Having...

Grand Canyon Boat #'s, Size, Rescue Scenarios

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

More about skills in reading the river, being pro active and having rescue plans that everyone is prepared to execute. I must say that a lot of...