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Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You might want to read the Grand Canyon noncommercial river regulations if you want to get an accurate size for your boat. Page 6 lists them.

Leafield pressure relief valve adjustment?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have snapped a pair of vise grips to the end of the wrench for a bit more leverage. A little heat from a hair dryer might help. Make sure the floor...

Salt River Flow Predictions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hannagan Meadows is back up to 24" of snow water equivalent. Looking to me like March is going to be a great month to run the Salt, and it's not...

Leafield pressure relief valve adjustment?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks Zbaird! I'm thinking of sending the floor to Aire. I've put a lot of humph on my valve wrench and that valve won't budge. It seems like the...

Gila Has Dreamflows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A group of us is going kayak the wilderness run next week, thanks for the up date. the gila river is undoubtedly the hardest river to find any info...

Middle Fork in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Definitely not January..... http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/winter-mf-salmon-tr-with-photos-46117.html

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the heads-up trevko. Information is at the root of price discovery in a free market.

Tips on older raft oar handle replacement

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by BigFoot_Ginger)--- Hey all, I have some old oars from the 80's, and the plastic handles have cracked and fallen off....

Dolores: renting rafts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I believe you can rent from the Mesa U outdoor program in Grand Junction. Since nobody delivers, you may want to try to rent near your home and...

Escalante to the Lake info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Rivermaps used to make an Escalante Map Book. Give them a call.

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Make one of the Boatmen a cowboy/Roper. Have them throw a lasso with a Hondo knot around the rock. A Hondo knot is a very secure small loop that...

RRFW Riverwire Â? Glen Canyon Dam Update

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

RRFW Riverwire Â? Glen Canyon Dam Update February 28, 2017 *Current Status* The unregulated inflow to Lake Powell in January was 359...

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A slip or noose knot could tighten when pulled on. A noose knot would likely have to be pre-tied if one were to be irrationally using it to tie off...

Dolores: renting rafts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a feeling that the Memorial Day Dolores crowds above Bedrock will be the poster child for river management by governing agency.

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Andy H.)--- Yeah, I'll be right behind you Laura.... :) But seriously, the left side looks like you'd be in for a...

Middle Fork in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Starting from where? Mid to late March from Indian in most years if things have warmed up and the river is flowing. A month later via highway 21 and...

Tips on older raft oar handle replacement

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I may be a bit confused by the pic. Is that an aluminum dowell that the handle was attached to? So you need the very end of the handle that would fit...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

All I can add is Wow!!! Trevko you need to get out of your Mom's basement more often and see how the world works. NOT A SCAM.....Unless of course...

Leafield pressure relief valve adjustment?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Stewart, assuming you have an A-6, twist harder. If you dont know the history of the boat in question there is a chance someone glued the valve or...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 7:18pmBring them all Luke :) There are waves to be surfed, despite how it sounds in this thread! You can always play in the waves in the ocean too!

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Light)--- Thanks for the further replies! David, how big a raft would be required? The trip lasts several days. ---End...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I cant say I know the guy or the situation but if buying something and selling it at a profit makes one a scammer then I am not sure what we should...

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I guess we did the first option of high siding until it spit us out. We may have accidentally done the wheelie approach. My buddy in the raft...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Paddle_lukeSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 6:11pmIt's interesting to read this as I'll be moving out to the Bellingham area from Richmond VA come June, and was trying to deceide if it was worth bringing my playboat (ZG54) with me, or just a creeker and my new riverruner toy (infrared). Granted, I'm a piss poor playboater, but i love a good surf wave and it ...

Middle Fork in Winter?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So I finally created a Mountain Buzz account to ask a question about the MF Salmon. Does anyone know when the ice is typically out of the river?...

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Is this for a novel or short story? you should definitely post the link here to buy it on amazon when it's published. I love river/whitewater...

Dolores: renting rafts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And go paddle raft all the way if you have an active, healthy crew. I personally prefer to row but if I'm taking friends I'll take a paddle boat.

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jdsampsonite)--- I have come to that belief on the Maze being one of the harder rapids. It's definitely not straight forward...

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have come to that belief on the Maze being one of the harder rapids. It's definitely not straight forward and the water is pretty swift above and...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

one thing to consider if most of you are coming from MT is having one of the Jet boat services pick you up and take you back up to Corn Creek instead...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The new boats and barrel pumps don't appear to have been personal stock but seem more like a business venture. The ads have been removed. To be...

DIY Block Ice Molds

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use half gallon milk jugs. I fill them about 3/4 full for expansion. water doesn't spill and I have cold water to drink towards the end of the...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Dr.AndyDVM)--- I just saw the last post. It sounds like they might be to tippy for a beginner. This whole thing is beginning...

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the further replies! David, how big a raft would be required? The trip lasts several days. Jbolson, excellent!! I will go...

Is a fellow buzzard scamming us?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

OK - Scam is a bit strong in my opinion. Everyone needs to make money, I get that - but are these the same rafts from FL? If so I find that it sits...

Help with knot info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the replies. Andy, makes total sense that you'd use a knife to cut the line. However, the rafters aren't acting sensibly. Hence, the...

Upper Salt Maze Keeper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

i had a 30 second rodeo in pinball last year (rapid just above the maze).... i think that the maze is one of the harder rapids down there, especially...

rigging buckets

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

gorilla tape is your friend......

Deso July 19 - 25 questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The road /trail you mention is a two track in some spots and has deteriorated in others, because it is on the Indian Res. not many people pay it much...

Dolores: renting rafts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There really isn't anything near Slickrock or Bedrock the closest rental would 4 corners in Durango or Rimrock adventures in Grand Junction...

DIY Block Ice Molds

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I used containers to make ice, but they often broke from the expansion. So I bought a chest freezer off of Craigslist for $50. I marked the inside...

Dolores: renting rafts?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We don't deliver, but we do have fully outfitted expedition rental packages as well as raft trailer rentals. ...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 2:13pmI'm ordering my playboat in the next couple of weeks. I just hit up La Push this weekend and surfed some 5 foot swells, such a GREAT TIME!!! I can't wait to get a smaller boat I actually like and am comfortable in, so I can try some more moves :)

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BIGWATERSubject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 1:28pmIf you can actually sort through this over long thread I actually say to each their own two and now three times. Hehe. I'm done beating this dead horse will post a Playboat trip next time it's good.

DIY Block Ice Molds

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been using the disposable containers that lettuce comes in. They are food safe, lidded, and going in the recycle bin otherwise. They only last...