Escalante to the Lake info
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Great resources, already talking to my Copy Copy rep about how to reproduce the map. Was wondering why folks slog up Coyote wash and crack in the...
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Homemade wood frame -- bolt question
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I hate to say it but starting over is a way better option. If you use 2x6 doug fir available at any home depot it will be way stronger. 2x material...
Rookie Question About Oars
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
If you are looking for oar training of any kind in Oregon, I would contact Zachary Collier with Northwest Rafting Company. He does one of a kind...
Lottery Success question.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Kirks)--- Not to mention the Rec.gov website sucks. Does anyone else have to resize the window just to sign in because a...
Pulling their own weight?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
After I got home from getting to run the Grand, I literally went into withdrawl from my daily rutine and chores!! I still have my chore list in the...
Setting Presedent. River etiquette that everyone needs to know
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Having & communicating expectations doesn't mean that you can't be flexible, it just sets the framework for the trip. I love to boat with folks who...
Sawtooth raft trailer
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I called Sawtooth a couple of weeks ago and was told he sold the business and no one bothered to return my call or email request for a quote soooooo...
Escalante River!
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
See my other posts for maps, trip planner, and a video of my trips. Lynne
winter on the gunnison
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Which stretch are you looking for beta on? I think a drift boat would be best suited on the North Fork/Main stem confluence down to Delta, but it...
Setting Presedent. River etiquette that everyone needs to know
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Prior to the trip, communicate details to your group. Here are the dates, itinerary, travel plans, meal groups, gear needs, etc. Set expectations for...
Setting Presedent. River etiquette that everyone needs to know
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Precedent....with a "c"
Setting Presedent. River etiquette that everyone needs to know
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
To start with, I think the intro is important. First of all, Were all lucky to be here but this is not a paid/outfitter trip. Private multi-day...
River Tarps
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I've got a dragonfly from Matt. It is expensive but was a lot better than my high expectations. I am considering a 2nd for this summer. I've used...
PRO Frame Dimension Question. . .
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- it doesn't look like they are frame builders ---End Quote--- They do build their...
Rookie Question About Oars
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
By the way. I live in Nampa and would be happy to help you to learn too. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz
Drybox/flip mount seat
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I bought one too last fall. I'm going to try to mount it over my mad cow box. Those boxes are tall and I'm worried the seat won't fit with the rubber...
Kootenai In Canada
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Has anyone floated the Kootenai in Canada? Looks like a Great river for a novice rafter. Plenty of good fishing too. Anyone know of any trip reports...
Pulling their own weight?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
This is a good thread. A few years ago I was invited on an Alsek/tatshenshini (sorry spelling) and the trip leader handed me a document and told me...
Sawtooth raft trailer
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Why skip the winch?! Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz
PRO Frame Dimension Question. . .
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by lhowemt)--- Nrs lowpros and Speedrail fittings make diying it very easy, and cheaper. ---End Quote--- Plus 1. I don't...
Lost \ Found \ Stolen : Lost Odachi
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: water wackoSubject: Lost OdachiPosted: 04 Mar 2017 at 7:53pmSick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Escalante!
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
See my other posts for maps, trip planner, and a video of my trips. Lynne
Pulling their own weight?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Having very good buddies be lame asses on trips has happened to me a couple times now. I have found that it is best to simply assign people who...
winter on the gunnison
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I am looking for info on the lower gunnison to take my drift boat down for a winter fishing trip.Does anyone have some experience on that river that...
Escalante to the Lake info
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hi - I've done this trip twice. See my itinerary and maps I created below... Trip planning document:...
Rookie Question About Oars
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Quick update to this, I was able to score a pair of used Carlisle 9' shafts today for $40.00, so I will at least have 9' oars to start. I messaged PJ...
Sawtooth raft trailer
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Anyone have recommendations for raft trailers in Mt or ID? I see that Montana Raft frames has trailers, but they start off at 2,700 dollars... I came...
PRO Frame Dimension Question. . .
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Good question about which PRO CD is responding to. The nrs pipe is smaller but I believe also thicker, so the strength difference is minor. But...
Walmart soft side
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Thanks for the input guys. I can handle the lack of waterproof zippers for my purposes but don't like the idea of the water getting between layers of...
PRO Frame Dimension Question. . .
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I'm confused. Are we talking Pacific River Outfitters PRO or some other PRO?
found gear
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
found, watershed bag with stove, food cookware at gleason flat on salt last week.
Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Andy H.)--- Here's the link to the current calendar...
Walmart soft side
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
yeah, i don't think it was expected to be water proof... (you turn it upside down and liquid is going to come out) the two I have.. I filled them...
PRO Frame Dimension Question. . .
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by climbdenali)--- FWIW, I thought I could have it built locally cheaper, but it's really a non-starter unless you have the...
if Parnter Steel made a DO the size of the Rome Super Cooker would you buy it?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
As mentioned earlier, I did order the lasagna pan. Very happy with it. If Partner Steel came out with a griddle that would fit on top of the...
DIY Block Ice Molds
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hospital plastic bath basins. Perfect size. Easy to freeze and un-mold the ice block.
DIY Block Ice Molds
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Osprey)--- I use the 2.5 gallon rectangular water jugs from the store and freeze them on their side. These just happen to...
Lost \ Found \ Stolen : Lost Odachi
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: SlackkinhardSubject: Lost OdachiPosted: 04 Mar 2017 at 10:02amI found it on hwy 2 this morning425-444-0841
Whitewater Forum : Jacks Pass
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: huckin harmsSubject: Jacks PassPosted: 04 Mar 2017 at 10:04amNegative: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/mbs/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5126320&width=full I'm guessing sometime in May, hopefully. Edited by huckin harms - Today at 10:05am
GCPBA RiverNews 2/26/17 - Glen Canyon Dam HFE/Adaptive Management Report
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Yes, thank you for giving feedback! An experiment is only sucessful if something is learned from it.
Guiding the Kaweah
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
The more I look into it, snowpack as of feb. is 240%, looks like folks are speculating on good flows through july
Walmart soft side
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
The zipper isn't close to waterproof, so not sure what's supposed to be waterproof. I filled it up and tiped on its back. Water poured out of the...
Aire 156R - Big Enough for the Grand?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by swimteam101)--- My 156R carried 240 beers , 2 handles of brown liquor, 1/2 pound of the devils cabbage and smashed the V...
Guiding the Kaweah
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Yeah have heard nothing but great things, solid thumping run. Yeah my biggest concern is season length, hell its running 1200 right now and with the...
Whitewater Forum : Jacks Pass
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: JimmySubject: Jacks PassPosted: 04 Mar 2017 at 8:12amI have not been down that road since last fall, but they are talking about a lot of snow in the mountains this weekend.
Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: cfarmerSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 04 Mar 2017 at 7:53amI couldn't let this conversation continue without honorable mention.... James E. Snyder, author of one of my favorite kayaking books, "Squirt Boating and Beyond: How to Rip in Anything." (sorry-should be underlined) If you want to learn the roots of play boating, this is one of the books written by a true legend.
Whitewater Forum : Jacks Pass
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: RPMMAXSubject: Jacks PassPosted: 04 Mar 2017 at 7:57amIs Jacks Pass Open
Great Deals Out There
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Looks like a pretty good price for that, seat might be a little high for most people( if you're not the big dude in the photo) but that's easy to...
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Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
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Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Well, shit, sounds like the man is innocent. He even passed part of the deal on to fellow boaters. Peace, have a good season on the riv!!