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Grand Canyon video edit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by raymo)--- Thank you for sharing. Having fun and getting it done, that's what it is all about. ---End Quote--- Thanks...

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would run it. Ran the Pearce Rapid in 2009 in a 16 foot gray Avon and in 2013 in an 18 foot maravia raft. In the video Tom posted, at that flow...

Can you identify this boat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's called a Super Leopard. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

gluten free grand trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We had one GF on our last trip and she would have liked more GF crackers, bread substitutes and the pasta they provided was more like Glue. I'd...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Those are obviously not 2x2s. They look more like 1x8" or 1x10" boards to me. And not plywood on the front board at least (is that the new one?)....

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That frame is an accident waiting to happen. Ditch the 2 X 2's and replace with 2 X 6 or 2 X 8's. Move the bolts so they are opposed, the two on...

Can you identify this boat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is strange... usually - on sail boats and big rigs for big water - if there's a difference in the tube diameter the smaller ones are on the...

Leafield pressure relief valve adjustment?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Heat gun. 750 watt setting and way away to start with.... Harbor Freight less than $15. Hair drier is same thing, whatever you use hold it well...

gluten free grand trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did a 25 day grand in October thru Moenkopi with 2 gluten free and 1 total vegan - no oils, nuts, seeds, nothing, nada! that one was tough, but on...

Salt

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ran my 15 foot NRS E boat with group gear and three peoples gear and one passenger at around 1400 (just got off yesterday). Great water, could go...

Middle Fork in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How well do showshoes work with neoprene booties? This topic also makes me think you'd need to make sure the water you pour into your booties in...

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

maybe you could cut them down a bit and use acorn nuts. or replace them entirely with something like a furniture connector bolt, if you could...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have never figured out how the Corn Creek ramp gage relates to CFS. As mentioned, a good snow pack this year so levels could be higher than...

gluten free grand trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

here is days 1 through ten, standard items off of the Ceiba menu. I can eat my gluten free stuff, and everyone else gets great normal dinners. ...

Salt

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A 16' can make it down all the way to around a 1k. Its not super fun and more work than I would want to do. If you end up going below 1800cfs I would...

gluten free grand trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Oc1paddler)--- We did a Grand trip 2 years ago with 2 gluten free people. I have found it easier to have some options for...

Escalante to the Lake info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The TR and photo slideshow can be found at: PaddleOn - Southwest Float Trips (http://www.paddleon.net) Then browse to Trip Reports -> Other...

Can you identify this boat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I really like the looks of that boat...pretty cool.

Homemade wood frame -- bolt question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My partner and I just purchased a 1988 13 foot Otter. It's rarely been used, stored in a basement all these years. kinda like when you find a 30 year...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Now don't know why I feel obligated to chime in but I also spent some time on the phone with Frankie. I have one of those boats in my basement and...

Gila Has Dreamflows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A good map of the wilderness run with mileage can be found here: PaddleOn River Maps (http://www.paddleon.net/PaddleOnMap.aspx)

gluten free grand trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm working with Ceiba on the meal packing for a 21 day trip. I'm the only gluten free eater in my group and want to be able to eat well without...

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Treswright, thanks for the kind and wise words. And yes, since it is fiction, I do have some leeway--ye olde dramatic license. And I do realize...

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...

Middle Fork in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by abovelava)--- I don't know...based on that trip report it looks like it goes as long as you aren't afraid of a little ice....

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I always run the left side of the Maze in low water. Last week we ran it on Saturday and the right side was definitely the line. Had one person swim...

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wouldn't worry too much on the particulars, your telling a story and no matter how accurate you get there will always be some river folks...

Deso July 19 - 25 questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've rowed to Jacks creek in a day twice without a motor at around 6k (typical July flow) both times so with a motor it should be cake. That said I...

Yampa Waterfall

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks like I'll get a chance to update this pic in May, got lucky this morning!

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds to me like sour grapes. Sucks when you miss out on a good deal but its not the guy who got there ahead of you and put his money down, fault....

Rafting Family Seeking Trip This Summer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know this is probably a long-shot, but what the hec? Why not try? I and my family (wife and two teenage boys), are seeking - more, hoping - for...

Can you identify this boat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

my guess is that it is a prototype, but hopefully Aire will chime in and clear it up.

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...

Salt

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hooter - I only have one trip at lower flows but it was 930 cfs and dropping at chrysotile gage at start and I was in a 16' cat. Cat's sit lower than...

Deso July 19 - 25 questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good call on the motor. The flat water and head winds can be very bad. I put in at noon once and motored all the way to Mushroom rock in a few...

Escalante to the Lake info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

http://www.sierrarios.org/Articles/Escalante2.html Also note: Also note the following that Ed Clark of NOAA wrote (on 24May2005): The...

Can you identify this boat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

yeah, I've not seen one with the smaller inside tubes.. maybe Aire could explain it to us..

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And yet againÂ?thanks for the ongoing replies! Regarding the boat size: DoStep, wow I sure don't want to have to have two rafts, which would...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oh - adding to the thread - the prices posted on the craiglist "scammer" post, are not at all the prices I paid and definitely not the price I paid...

Traverse vs Karma UL

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone out there can give some advice on which boat they prefer for a fast , multi day mission in class IV? Traverse 10 or Karma UL. Looking for a...

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...

Religions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A fellow told me once, "I don't care if a man wants to worship a toads asshole, just don't bring the toads asshole to my door".

Colorado River Runners History Museum

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We are extremely proud to be able to display some artifacts for the Colorado River Runners History Museum as well as some plaques for the Colorado...

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yea, just pick your way down the far right hand side. It's just a few moves around some rocks and holes. It was easy to read and run @ 2k.

Dolores: renting rafts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wow, great information here! Thanks for the input and advice. I definitely have some things to consider since I'll be coming from Telluride but...

Salt River Flow Predictions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have an April 2 permit, so I am hoping for a cold, snowy March in the high country of eastern Arizona.

Gila Has Dreamflows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Glad you got back in there Alex. Wish I could have joined you with more water. For San Fran, I agree with gilamonster that rafts would suck in...

Escalante to the Lake info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I recall an old post where someone uploaded some very detailed river maps that they had created with topo software and their added comments about...