Skip to content
RiverBrain

River and whitewater news feeds

A compilation of multiple whitewater and river feeds combined into one view. Click a title to go to the source site. Have a feed you'd like to see here? Contact us with the feed info.

Clear

Showing 47,482 of 47,482 feed items.

Jonesn for water???

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Arizona has been pretty sweet lately too. Caught the Salt at nearly 3000 and Oak Creek at flash flood in the last few days....

Portuguese river guide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi from portugal, We are working on a second edition but for now you can get the first version digital edition here... Portugal Kayak by Rui...

Guide for a new company?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you really want to take the plunge head east to West Virginia, long season lots of guides, easy to camp. Great whitewater.

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The first thing that popped in my mind was that your wife might be just making an excuse so she doesn't have to learn, because she might not be...

Where to put your weight on a raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lots of folks swear by bucket boats for big water because the extra weight helps punch through holes and they survive where lighter boats would stall...

Westwater Ice ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not me! "Some other guys" went! I will try in September - - I do not have control of my schedule.

AIRE - lighter weights

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wieght isnt a factor for me. I've been eyeing a 156R for quite some time (I already have a 143D and a couple Lynx 2)...and now that I'm ready I just...

Dolores info for the kiwi

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did, and thankyou for offering us a reply, it was posted more from the concerns that the situation for camps may be a little different from the...

Where to put your weight on a raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by John_in_Loveland)--- What size is this raft? ---End Quote--- It's a Sotar 14 SL. 14 footer with diminishing tubes. My dry...

Where to put your weight on a raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Too many great answers! I believe that the key is maneuverability(which has been previously stated), which includes evenly distributed weight along...

Westwater Ice ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And I wasn't invited?? :( Reunion is September 14-17 near Glenwood this year, you coming?

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by wshutt)--- The solid women boaters I know were "forced" into it because they didn't have partners or no partner who was...

AIRE - lighter weights

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I need help with this. IMO Far too much is made of the weight factor. At 132lbs you still need at least two people to lift it and most likely 2...

Yampa Waterfall

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

trip pic from April 2016

Using my kids to get on a trip...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

ironically... my kids get us invited on many trips.. my kids are older 10, 17,17,17 - my 17 year old girls have scored us spots on many trips, as...

No Salt for me

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Found an interesting documentary short on the history of Quartzite Falls getting blown up. https://vimeo.com/84485550

San Juan to Lake Powell?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Maybe Tom will chime in: https://rrfw.org/riverwire/waterfall-still-blocks-san-juan-river ...

Escalante!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There is a great article in Canoe & Kayak from a few years back about an Escalante trip. Most of the people were in SOAR inflatable canoes and one...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A12 ft cat with light frame is super fun. I'm 5'2" and learned on it and now I can row anything with confidence. Sent from my iPad using...

Dolores info for the kiwi

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did you see the details in the American Whitewater post linked to the 'Buzz a couple of days ago? The week before Memorial Weekend should be pretty...

AIRE - lighter weights

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm also surprised this isn't getting more conversations going. I'm buying a 156R for this season. Based on Aire's website the 156R now weighs 132...

Salt march 30th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I took off the Salt on the 18th. It was running 2850 cfs when we put in and dropped to 1750 the last day. I rowed my Avon Pro and had plenty of water...

Where to put your weight on a raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by cataraftgirl)--- My answers to your questions.... 1. Maybe, but not necessarily. More weight in the raft will make it less...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is a subject near and dear to my heart. When I ran commercial in the (far) past, women guides were, to say the least, controversial; the old...

Using my kids to get on a trip...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Provocative title (check) I won't relate all the anguish and frustration that has accompanied getting skunked on permits. Read any other post on...

Achilles Rafts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

[QUOTE=zbaird;473633] They are the only ones left using double sided hypalon, QUOTE] Zbaird, will you please help me understand that? As I...

Gallatin Whitewater Festival?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I hate to ask this but are you talking about the Gallatin near Bozeman?

Whitewater Forum : Morning MM or Green on Pres Day?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: Morning MM or Green on Pres Day?Posted: 20 Feb 2017 at 8:02amI'll try but really only the am is free w the family. Any one going there in the am?

Mexican Hat to Clay Hills

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, the advice to scout that one seems well-warranted. There are quite a few videos of folks getting hung up on stuff in low water. Even though I'm...

Jonesn for water???

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I assume you mean this site: Dreamflows Home Page (http://www.Dreamflows.com) Yeah, we are having serious water this year and much/most of our runs...

Trevor Noah on BLM. Do you agree?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes there is bias (on the part of the police and the general public) against blacks. My problem with BLM is they fail to acknowledge the reason for...

Religions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

First, there are no rose colored glasses hiding what Trump is; I think most of those who voted for Trump knew exactly what he was and what they were...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I (am female and) have a 14' NRS river cat. Until this year, I've been running it with an 72x88" NRS frame, and typically don't carry much of a load...

Rookie Question About Oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bwaters932)--- Thanks for the great replies everyone!* It sounds like the shafts may not work out for my boat, and that's...

Mexican Hat to Clay Hills

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What am I looking for above government rapid? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You could get a small cat, maybe make it a paddle cat to r-2 as well. One hidden agenda with this, is that it would be funner than shit for you to...

Achilles Rafts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 1979 Achilles that still gets out once a year for family trips. Tons of patches but no blown baffles. Sent from my Z981 using Mountain...

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm a 5'5" lady rafter and I've been rafting for 20 years. I'm moderately strong, but by no means "buff." I started & learned on a 14 foot cataraft....

A Boat for Women to Row?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Load up the 16' and put them on the boat together. It can take some big hits if they can just straighten it out should they not make a move. Focus...

Whitewater Forum : Morning MM or Green on Pres Day?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: The NZASubject: Morning MM or Green on Pres Day?Posted: 19 Feb 2017 at 11:36pmI'm actually on a afternoon crew. can you make that? 2pm at the Tanner.

Achilles Rafts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Running a 1989 16' Achilles bucket boat ... seen a lot of river, no patches. Still awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Salt

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can be done down to 600. Anything above 1200 is really nice.Mid-March you'll have good water....

Salt River Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Unlikely..it's running right now with good flows and some warm days next week. 67% of water content in the mountains I'll take my chances next...