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Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't believe that weight range on the axiom, plenty of people paddling the 8.5 over the suggested range love it. Sent from my iPhone using...

How many days to Phantom?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Passing Phantom on day 8 including a layover still allows for another layover on the second 'half'. If you are early enough, it isn't difficult to...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If I remember correctly, WW changed the permit system to reduce a very high cancellation rate, which has apparently worked. It seems I've been...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The three fundamental problems with the WW system, in my opinion, are: 1. It's separate from Ruby and the two systems don't allow for or give any...

Lottery Success question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It looks like the revenue gathered by rec.gov is returned to the agency that corresponds with the permit.. Agency Reservation Fees Returned to...

Beginner looking for 1st kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm brand new to the sport and I can't decide between the axiom 8.5 and the party braap. I'm 6'2 and about 190lb so I'm close to the top of the...

River Runner Kayaks?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A little about me: 5'9, 185-190lbs, paddling experience 9 years, enjoy paddling class 4+ with a few 5s here and there. Have paddled the Remix 69,...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nobody has mentioned Whiplash Rapid. That's probably because it doesn't exist at normal flows. But in late June this year, you might not be looking...

How many days to Phantom?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yep, my future phantom plan is to never get out of the boat, and try to ignore the people, the bridge, and any other signs of civilization as I float...

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use Mini Magnums with my Outcast mini-cataraft, but when I had a Hyside Outfitter 12, I used regular Cataract oars. The Mini-Magnums might work,...

another play/riverrunner question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Welcome back to the hard-shell world! A few things to think about_: Do you want to run the river and do more tricks? Cartwheel? Stern Squirt?...

How many days to Phantom?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My Bad. 18 days is only September 1-15 during the shoulder season. Please disregard my post (except for how many days to Phantom).

Cleaning agent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So I recently purchased a Maravia that needs a bit of TLC. It has years of built up grime, and some oxidization...I hit it with the stiff brushes w/...

Grand Canyon Geology - Blacktail Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

28 days and counting till launch. hard to believe there's no competent kayaker to fill that last spot:rolleyes:

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Has anyone ran 7.5 foot cataract mini-magnum oars on one of these? I have a set that I run on my mini-drifter. I'm looking for a bigger raft/ frame...

Whitewater Forum : East Wenatchee Y Roll Session(s)

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: paramisticSubject: East Wenatchee Y Roll Session(s)Posted: 25 Feb 2017 at 9:47amDid anyone pick up a Trinity No Limits Paddle from the first pool session? I would really appreciate it if it was returned to me.

Lottery Success question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Rec.gov also handles the lotteries and permit reservations for world famous hikes such as The Wave in Utah and The Enchantments in Washington State,...

How many days to Phantom?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you are launching in April you are limited to 18 days from Lee's Ferry to Diamond. You may need to rethink your schedule. That said, I like the...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

WTF? You're kidding me. The only thing I can think of is that the person who started the page must 1) have figured out how to game the rec.gov...

Lottery Success question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Regarding cancellations being fairly thrown back into the system. I would say that a central clearing house like rec.gov is going to be random, as...

How many days to Phantom?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey all, Am curious what the consensus is on how many days we should take to get to Phantom for an early April trip where we are taking 20 days...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"NOW is the prime time to tell Westwater that we want to see their permit system move to rec.gov and streamline our permitting process for future...

Thoughts on changing the Westwater permit system?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Came across this fb page that wants to change the Westwater permitting system to rec.gov. I honeslty am against it and was wondering what everyone...

Old School: High water Arkansas river 1993

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

@yardsells Thanks for the memory flashback. I had moved on before the 95 season. However, I recognized more folks in the 95 film, than I did in...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In 17 Main Salmon trips over the years, I've only run right once. It was late June 2014 at 3.5 feet. Our lead boat ran the usual left side run &...

Using my kids to get on a trip...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Andy H.)--- Why not just post that you've got a family of experienced rafters and you're looking for a family trip to join?...

Using my kids to get on a trip...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We got a family trip going on either the Lower Salmon or Grande Ronde the week of 4th of July, We have 3-4 families kids are 11-14 all boys... PM me...

Please Comment on Throw Bag Reg

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Andy, The Federal folks are unaware Utah is asking us to channel comments to the Feds. The "Feds" know nothing about this. How can Utah say that is...

Religions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Schutzie)--- Appointees and most of the executive branch serve at the pleasure of the President, and that is as it should...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And Ted very quickly simplifies, gets to the root of the problem and offers the solution lol Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Aire 136DD Prototype

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did you get my private message.

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran it in late June 2014. We went RIGHT at Big Mallard. The left had some of the biggest standing waves I have ever seen. Looked like they would...

Trip Discussion's : Couple laps middle salmon n e takers Discussion Thread

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: justinjtSubject: Couple laps middle salmon n e takers Discussion ThreadPosted: 24 Feb 2017 at 7:11pmThis is the Couple laps middle salmon n e takers discussion thread. Please post any questions below.Remember the actual Trip Details are located on the Couple laps middle salmon n e takers | Trip PageMiddle salmon tomorrow 2pm thinking couple laps

Lottery Success question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for posting that link, ColoradoDave. I googled rec.gov when I was trying to figure out just who/what I was dealing with, but I did not come...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Others have covered some of the bigger rapids. Beware of Chittam at higher water. The bottom left wall can be a boat flipper. A friend who has run...

Please Comment on Throw Bag Reg

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Tom Martin)--- Sadly, it appears Utah is throwing us under the bus, being unwilling to allow a more restrictive ruling...

AIRE - lighter weights

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Floatin mucho)--- I know that with this change, a new puma just jumped to the top of my small boat wishlist. Anybody want to...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As a Lochsa runner you will have no problems on the Main, probably more volume but generaly not as technical. As atg200 mentioned Elkhorn is read...

Lottery Success question.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There's a FOIA page on recreation.gov inviting those who wish to do a FOIA request on their function ; Should you have a FOIA request...

Dolores Guide book

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Rojo)--- So, how was the Slick Rock takeout situation ever resolved last year? The old takeout on rr upstream of the bridge...

Whitewater Forum : A dying breed. The playboater.

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Fenix747Subject: A dying breed. The playboater.Posted: 24 Feb 2017 at 4:40pmI'm glad this is being discussed! Brings back memories of how I started. In a first gen Jackson 2fun that was so small and so squirrely that you had that steep learning curve with edges and keeping forward and rolling a lot. It was great, then creek boat took over and playboat became springtime on the wenatchee ...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

also this year has been a crazy year for slides and avalanches. The road down to corn creek has been closed for a couple weeks now and is set to be...

AIRE - lighter weights

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Floatin mucho)--- Another factor is that the fabric weight does not tell the whole story. I found rockey mountain rafts...

Religions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well, you and I find some common ground, again. But. We've been at war since 1997, and we are not winning. That we have had fewer terrorist attacks...

Guide for a new company?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

srichte3, you've opened up a good question to the group and I'm glad to see you're getting some good feedback. Your comment about your small company...

Main Salmon Trip - Campsite and Fishing Tips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks guys. Appreciate the info. I was looking at the snotel information for the Clearwater drainage and for around Montana and wasn't seeing that...

AIRE - lighter weights

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice post FM Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz