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Smith River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Permits are out for the Smith River. I didn't draw, but my good friend who got a permit 2 years ago, got one this year also. Crazy

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

CSHolt- I don't see in his post where he says he upcharged beyond the expenses he incurred. You assume you know what his costs were.

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tom thanks, glad to know I understood you correctly :) One question re the Hondo knot: how often is it used to tie off a raft? I guess I'm now...

DIY Block Ice Molds

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use the 2.5 gallon rectangular water jugs from the store and freeze them on their side. These just happen to fit in my Sherpa 120 like they were...

Noah's Tarps on Woot

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great deal on all sizes of Kelty's Noah's Tarps on woot.com right now. ...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by wayne23)--- Just looked at pic again.. drill through top of metal tube an bolt just to bottom of tube Sent from my...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Merica, buy for one sell for two. Plain and simple, that's the way it works here. I can understand the feeling that man someone offered a great deal...

Ruby Horesthief permits?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"Dogs are considered part of your permit's group total and fees are assessed for dogs just as they are for people." And I guess that this means...

Aire 156R - Big Enough for the Grand?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

+1. Ran my 156R without issue and hauled gear for a group of 8 with 4 rafts. All rafts were in this range or a bit smaller. You'll be fine....

Cataract March 13th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We were fixing to do Cataract that same week. Also in Fort Collins. We would have two rafts most likely. Holler back

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would consider getting foam conduit or pipe insulation and wrapping the metal tubing with it, leaving open the bottom side, wrap it with gorilla...

Deso July 19 - 25 questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by beanack)--- Good call on the motor. The flat water and head winds can be very bad. I put in at noon once and motored all...

Aire 156R - Big Enough for the Grand?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I remember when I had a 156D I was surprised at how small it felt. It occurred to me that if I were to float the GC I would search out an 18' boat...

Drybox/flip mount seat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I bolted a seat to my FP drybox without problems but in fairness I reinforced under and over the lid just because I'm fat and paranoid. FP boxes are...

Can you identify this boat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Super Leopard is correct! The first generation of this boat was built in 2002, at the request of one of our old dealers up in Alaska with moose...

Yampa Waterfall

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Now look at what is posted. I saw your post and went in to check. You were lucky!:) there is an apology for the delay in release. *Beginning on...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Andy H.)--- The new boats and barrel pumps don't appear to have been personal stock but seem more like a business venture....

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

that would totally solve the bolt head problem but then you 'd have just one thin layer of steel and the flexing issue from oar use would get way...

Can you identify this boat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Smitty38)--- It's called a Super Leopard. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz ---End Quote--- We have a winner!...

Drybox/flip mount seat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Most of those models are 6'1"+ like me. And while not my 195, are prob well above 105. Just saying. Back to the regularly scheduled program.

Pearce Ferry Rapid Video from today.... urp...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

'09 was nothing. If you ran it in '13, I assume it wasn't much more difficult than '09. I can't say it's impossible, but the video just doesn't show...

Aire 156R - Big Enough for the Grand?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Depends entirely on the makeup of your group and the other boats in it. Boat is plenty big enough- people run it in everything imaginable, but you...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is the biggest non-issue I have ever heard. I happen to be friends with Andrew, who is selling the boats. We have been boating buddies for...

Outfitter in Heber City

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cataraftgirl)--- Never heard of High Country Adventures. ---End Quote--- But youÂ?ve seen them, they the company that...

Dolores: renting rafts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Depending on what you are willing to spend maybe there is an enterprising buzzard that would be willing to drive the raft to you.

Yampa Waterfall

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

March 1st has been the date to get unreserved permit dates on Yampa & Green for decades. Either call in by phone or go through rec.gov. At a nano...

Drybox/flip mount seat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I used a AAA flip seat over my Partner Steel dry box for years. I do have foam on my dry box top, but I never had any damage to the foam or the dry...

Outfitter in Heber City

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Another vote for RRT. Deso is their bread & butter. Nice folks. Never heard of High Country Adventures.

Drybox/flip mount seat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Them things are made for the 105lb. swimsuit models illustrated on the cover of SI. Throw in a real person and it squashes like a beer can.

Grand Canyon video edit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That's the vertical drop of the rapid. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Tips on older raft oar handle replacement

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So it turns out that after cutting off the aluminum and drilling out as much plastic that I could, I was able to seat the new handle over the old one...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just looked at pic again.. drill through top of metal tube an bolt just to bottom of tube Sent from my iPad using Mountain Buzz

Traverse vs Karma UL

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Traverse vs karma rg thread from 2 weeks ago: http://http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f15/traverse-10-vs-karma-rg-66458.html...

Can you identify this boat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's not pre Panther or Cougar, the originals don't have smooth flowing lines like the newer boats. Looks like a made to order or prototype, when...

Yampa Waterfall

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mrkyak)--- Looks like I'll get a chance to update this pic in May, got lucky this morning! ---End Quote--- How did you get...

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You got the idea with the Hondo knot.

Salt

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran a week and a half ago and there is a one lane muddy ramp for trailers at the end of the first campground as well as another possible spot to...

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Aw hell Kevin, you gave away the whole plot!

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm just jealous because I get 90% published charges with UPS and didn't see the deal. Seems as though I could have fanagled my way into a good deal...

Deso July 19 - 25 questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We will be coming in through Myton. So nobody will be getting to fly. I plan on getting RRT to shuttle our vehicle. All that I have read says 45...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So I'd guess it doesn't take a lot of leverage on the towers to create flex given that the towers are mounted to a narrow square metal tube - I think...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Ginger Blu Bucket)--- Florida guy is the real D-BAG! How many others thought they had a deal to buy a raft from him and then...

Outfitter in Heber City

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ive used River Runners Transport for many years with zero issues and highly suggest you used them for your shuttle. In addition, they rent river...

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think I got it. whole crew panics, sitting on a raft , in moving flat water, while tyed off. Small pebble in rope loop. The only thing that could...

Grand Canyon video edit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I may just be an idiot but you have the name then Class(GC scale I assume) then what is the foot marker? Gauge height? Awesome video...I'm going to...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Mr.GrinchSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 7:12pmWe should all consider what type of Playboat is used. Currently spuds that stick moves in stationary features are the concentration. Longer (still under 7 feet) slicy boats are the ones to tap into the coils of the currents below th surface. Not to mention that extreme: squirt boats. But the current idea of a p...

Middle Fork in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by boicatr)--- Starting from where? Mid to late March from Indian in most years if things have warmed up and the river is...