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Boating this week

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Have to see how week goes. May be able to hit ark above gorge on Friday if job wraps (self employed). Won't be able to say til probably Thursday.

How to find people to run with/how to run alone

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Second the Facebook. And be very upfront about skill levels,runs and river level you've run it at. Just discovered a group further upriver from me....

Lost PFD at Radium

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi! I left my PFD at the first Radium ramp. Realized it before we got to the second ramp, but by the time I returned about 15 minutes later it ...

Boating this week

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone interested in running a beginning or intermediate IK or Kayak trip? Upper Colorado or Arkansas River. Catch a good weather day? Go and come...

New and have questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by nemi west)--- Call Andy or Erica at Riversport in Confulence Pa. Drive to Riversport and take a 2 day class. Try...

Whitewater Forum : Aquaseal

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: superposerSubject: AquasealPosted: 28 Aug 2016 at 3:42pmboil hot water and stick your hands in the tub. Works great

How to find people to run with/how to run alone

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would also add that group dynamics are one of the most important safety considerations doing dangerous things. I'd rather paddle alone, than with...

Undercover Feds Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree with much of the sentiment, Kilroy, but was also confused by the wording of your first post. No harm, no foul as it happens plenty on...

captain chair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

some roughneck is currently sitting in your captains chair drinking beer and taking potshots at antelope.

Plastic oar sleeve vs rope wrap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've had plastic oar sleeves for the past 15 years. Just got rope wrapped oars (10 ft Cataract) this year with my new boat. One word. Smooth. I...

Undercover Feds Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Let me get this right then I'm in the military for your freedom to yap now quit whining about violations to your freedoms or move to a different...

How to find people to run with/how to run alone

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hang out on the river be helpful strike up conversation, offer to run shuttle... It's kinda hard at first, forums are helpful but meeting people on...

captain chair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you stopped for gas, bought food, stayed the night or stopped at a stop sign in Rock Springs then it was definitely stolen.

Plastic oar sleeve vs rope wrap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds like you are good . The other guy likes to move his oars inward and outward . There are many preferAnces . I like my oars to stay put. This...

Urethane Coat Maravia Floor?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Three hundred bucks dosent really change the purchase price that much on such a premium boat. I'd probably lean towards doing it but I'd also be...

How to find people to run with/how to run alone

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you're in Greenville, there's probably a kayak or outdoors shop in town. They may have a message board where you can put up a post looking for...

Ruby Horsethief Bugs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Pulled off 3 days ago. Mildly annoying bugs at Cottonwood area. Spent the next 2 nights at Black Rocks bug free.

Plastic oar sleeve vs rope wrap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Wadeinthewater)--- Plastic sleeves are too short for me. I row all up and down the 18 inch rope wraps I use. The original...

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by TupperwareBill)--- I find it funny that people who will tip vallet parking at a hotel 10 bucks to park thier car won't tip a...

Upper Klamath, What do I need to know?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The water doesnt get to Frain Ranch till 1100ish due to the dam schedule. Camping at Stateline is a good way to go. If you stash your lower shuttle...

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For the past six years our group has used shuttle companies for trips down the Green, Snake, Main Salmon, Rogue, and Middle Salmon. We do two...

How to find people to run with/how to run alone

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Recently I've been having issues finding people to run rivers with as most of my friends are more interested in getting high when they aren't at...

Plastic oar sleeve vs rope wrap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great info. I'm leaning toward the rope wrap. The cataract oars I have now are absolutely hammered and still going . I would keep em if I didn't...

captain chair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What a bummer .

LEFT OUT IN THE COLD (ALSO ISO fall GC 2016) trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I helped put together the late-September GC trip posted by Walkabout a few days ago. The permit holder reached out to me for help in organizing her...

Upper Klamath, What do I need to know?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Upper K is a great run. I ran it a few times as a comm. guide years back. On par with the Lower T in Cen. Cal. Rocks were sharp. I would wear a wet...

Plastic oar sleeve vs rope wrap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by tanderson)--- I've only rowed with rope wrapped oars and pins and clips. What are people's opinion on plastic sleeve instead...

Whitewater Forum : Aquaseal

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: bobber2Subject: AquasealPosted: 27 Aug 2016 at 10:00pmGot some on me last night.... goo gone seemed to get 80% of it off while it was still fresh.

Lower Gunnison River Camping Below Whitewater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd like take a night or two on the lower Gunnison River below Whitewater. This stretch is rarely used, from what I can tell, and there isn't much...

captain chair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My DRE captains chair either managed to work itself free of the frame somewhere between the front range to flaming gorge, or possibly more likely,...

Upper Klamath, What do I need to know?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by UriahJones)--- Hi All, I'm about to head down to run the Upper K for the first time on Sept. 17th. I've assimilated the...

Plastic oar sleeve vs rope wrap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My experience is exactly opposite on all counts. But depends on how much you row, and how you store your rig... Plastic sleeves on a 14' I ran...

Urethane Coat Maravia Floor?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It isnt going to get coated professionally down the road for $300. The coated floor will be tougher and will slide of rocks better than the PVC...

Ruby Horsethief Bugs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Any recent updates? Trying to decide if I need to pack for skeeter warfare next week. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by TupperwareBill)--- I've found that the best tippers drive POS Subaru's that smell like a wet dogs ass. ---End Quote--- You...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Canoes, Kayaks, Row-Boats Classifieds for Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming | ksl.com...

Grand Canyon Flow Report Sept-Nov 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

RRFW Riverwire Glen Canyon Dam Update August 21, 2016 Glen Canyon Dam Lake Powell Current Operations In August 2016, the...

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I tip $25 bucks with a note thanking the driver for their service. Haven't had any issues. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Dorie build

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For the first painting job on the home-built dory, I used some very nice $60 a quart boat paint. Flowed on really wall and had a great shine. Only...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well since all we're allowed to talk about on The Buzz is coolers here's something to put in your styrafoam wanna be Yeti! GREAT DEAL! I bought two!

Undercover Feds Middle Fork Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have read a majority of this thread and find it quite interesting how different we all feel about the topic, so thanks for all who posted up. ...

Whitewater Forum : Sky on Sunday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: outdoorsoulSubject: Sky on SundayPosted: 27 Aug 2016 at 5:49pmA couple of us are heading up to the Sky for a low water run tomorrow. Meeting at the railroad bridge at 9:30. Let me know if you want to join (we are new to the area and have never paddled the Sky).

Vinegar Creek to Riggins

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran this in June for the first time filling in between the Main and below Riggins. I have driven it several times, always scouting for the next...

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

20% tip? OMG I not going to tip until I know how good the service is! If at a later date I let the shuttle company know that it was worth a tip...

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been a shuttle driver before and let me tell you they don't pay for shit! Consider this, you are paying a shuttle company quite a hefty sum for...

Found fly rod - state bridge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

PM sent. Check Eagle County Open Space out on https://m.facebook.com/ECOpenSpace/

Lower Salmon jumping log warning.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the info on the raft wreck. The log is rotten further back than 18". When the first guy jumped fully half the log started to separate....