Rogue Shuttle Crash
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by DriftaBit)--- Simply saying the road sucks and the owners are nice people does not excuse the fact that two people are...
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Swirlin' Eddy's River Blog
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Wild West Voyages in Moab has been publishing Swirlin' Eddy's River Blog for a few months now. Here are four recent editions. What do y'all think?...
Hyside or Nrs?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I think they are both good boats. I have used the hyside commercially but have used the NRS privately. Personally, I got a deal on an NRS so that...
Whitewater Forum : Hiking along side Ohane?
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: kirkrorrerSubject: Hiking along side Ohane?Posted: 24 Aug 2016 at 12:22pmIs there any hiking access that follows any part of Ohane? I know you can get down to it at secret campground, but not sure if there are options once you get there
Whitewater Forum : Communication tools
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: paddlemonsterSubject: Communication toolsPosted: 24 Aug 2016 at 12:26pmHave you heard of an app called Firechat? I've been wanting to test this for situations such as this. Downside is that both people would need this on their phone, but all it takes it two to be able to communicate well.
Gore Fest this weekend!
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Race starts at the gear up rock at noon. Shuttles will be leaving Rancho at 8:30-9
How to buy a custom dry box
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
James is back....and if this isn't James, congrats on your purchase. Post some pics when you actually receive it.
riken rafts???
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
The Pro level Rikens are Bomber. Miwoks, Cheyennes, NezPerce, Shosone, etc. Yes they're heavy but you will never need another boat. The Pioneers...
Rogue Shuttle Crash
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by OregonianRG)--- CRASHED two of our vehicles, one into the other, rear-ended their own caravan. ---End Quote--- No excuse,...
Frame ideas for RMR storm
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I ran hells canyon with two and it was great... only a three day trip but we where plenty light and had lots of extra space.. had a paddle for the...
Cat or raft
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Bottom line is what are you/your wife going to use it for...........I have owned many boats, a 17 foot wooden dory, old small tube bucket boats,...
Hell's Canyon Proposed Fees
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Paul7)--- In Idaho conservation officers with the fish and game are law enforcement officers who can enforce any law. ...
Undercover Feds Middle Fork Salmon
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by tteton)--- Look at the Hells Canyon Fees thread. First hand accounts. Why shouldn't we believe their story? It's not about...
Whitewater Forum : Your cards are working!
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: megspkSubject: Your cards are working!Posted: 24 Aug 2016 at 11:03amThat's great news Irene! Thanks for sharing!!
Whitewater Forum : Boat carries and portages
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: NateWSubject: Boat carries and portagesPosted: 24 Aug 2016 at 11:13amPool noodle cut in half and wrapped with duct tape. I've got a recon 93 and it's a great boat but horribly heavy.
Hell's Canyon Proposed Fees
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
They should be hiding at the put in's and take out's........ to catch the thieves breaking into cars.
Rogue Shuttle Crash
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by RutRow)--- Its good that the story is shared. It is good to know this is a shuttle company to avoid ---End Quote---...
Raising Oarlocks
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Why not take it to the welder and have them weld the proper sized rainbow on the frame for you? It won't be that expensive, and it will be a...
Undercover Feds Middle Fork Salmon
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I'm pretty sure the police weren't there just for a drug bust. For pot smokers you guys are sure uptight. This thread is getting a little out of...
riken rafts???
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I'm looking at a used Riken Miwok as a first raft that has been recently resealed by Inflatable Technologies. The post above is the only bad thing...
Gore Fest this weekend!
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
What time does the kayak race start? I have only been to gore once 5 years ago so would like to get a practice lap in the AM so I don't end up...
Rogue Shuttle Crash
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Its good that the story is shared. It is good to know this is a shuttle company to avoid
Raising Oarlocks
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Thanks for the helpful responses. Here are some pictures of my current setup and what I am trying to do. A couple pics show my current 3" shank...
Undercover Feds Middle Fork Salmon
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Agree that the law enforcement people should be held to the highest standard. I also do not know the details surrounding the search. I think it...
Raising Oarlocks
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- Click on the photo it blows way up. No it doesn't crack, I have been using the same bushings for over 10...
NRS attachment on DRE frame?
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
So I have a DRE frame and am interested in buying an NRS fishing lean bar for it simply bec. the NRS bar is A LOT cheaper. However NRS says that...
Hell's Canyon Proposed Fees
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- When you come sneaking into my camp with a weapon, I'm going to consider you some sort of whack job that I...
Dorie build
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Thanks again Tom, l loaded the boat with 500lbs and marked the water line. It came in 1.75 inches above the floor which was on top of the bottom...
Cataraft Repair- seam where the cone is attached
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by flyfishingric)--- Thanks for the info! Do you have contact info for Zach Baird. I wouldn't mind shipping it as long as it...
Rapid Change in Grand Canyon
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I just got off my first Grand trip on the 21st and we all remarked that Granite Springs was much larger then expected. It think we chalked it up to...
How to buy a custom dry box
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by montuckyhuck)--- Entity Whitewater Frames (http://www.entitygear.com) These look pretty bomber! ---End Quote--- +1...
Denver Water BaileyFest write up
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hey all, Check it out: https://denverwaterblog.org/2016/08/23/when-the-river-runs-through-it/ A friend of mine who works for DW (but was not...
Frame ideas for RMR storm
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
anyone run two people and gear on a multiday trip? Wondering how it performs loaded down. Looks like gjoll had a good load of gear on.
Whitewater Forum : Your cards are working!
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: irenenSubject: Your cards are working!Posted: 24 Aug 2016 at 7:47amTo all of you who sent in cards or commented online to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about the proposed Skykomish hydropower project, guess what - it is making a difference! At the Snohomish PUD commissioner's meeting yesterday it became clear that the commissioners are starting to re-think whether or n...
Rogue Shuttle Crash
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
So what's the takeaway from these stories? Are there any steps to be taken to mitigate our chances of disaster or to better protect ourselves? ...
Frame ideas for RMR storm
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I have read over this thread a couple times and ended up with the Storm. The price was right leaving me some coin to get a nicer set of oars and...
Raising Oarlocks
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Click on the photo it blows way up. No it doesn't crack, I have been using the same bushings for over 10 years.
Old kayaking movies.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
One of my favorites was Corsikayak with some cool creek style pool and drop boating in Corsica in PRIJON t-slalom's.
Undercover Feds Middle Fork Salmon
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Unfortunately the officers can and do trigger there dogs. It's a farce. My youngest brother is serving a year in an idaho penitentiary for bringing 6...
Cataraft Repair- seam where the cone is attached
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
That really does seem like the best way to fix the problem though, if the new ones are bigger, it would give some great overlap of the leak.
New and have questions
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
A couple more things that I don't think have been mentioned.... While it might seem like whitewater kayaking is an individual sport, it's actually...
Cataraft Repair- seam where the cone is attached
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
You need some new titties Image:...
Old kayaking movies.
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Nice video clip. I enjoyed watching this kayak movie. I've a tandem kayak (http://blog.fishingopedia.com/the-best-tandem-kayaks/) and I also like to...
Whitewater Forum : Boat carries and portages
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: megspkSubject: Boat carries and portagesPosted: 24 Aug 2016 at 12:35amLooks like I need to go out and get a noodle and a bow flex! !
Experienced Grand Canyon boater
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Looking for a trip in the next few months- done many trips down the Grand- have most gear including 16' boat. Had a Sep 27 trip but permit holder...
Cataraft Repair- seam where the cone is attached
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
If it's pvc jacks plastics has an instructional video on patching repair and maintenance proper storage and so on that I found very helpful. Sent...
Whitewater Forum : Boat carries and portages
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: joshcrossmanSubject: Boat carries and portagesPosted: 23 Aug 2016 at 11:08pmYou can always pad up with a pool noodle. When i was boating the sierras with long hikes up and in, i ended up getting some straps that turned the boat into a backpack. it was awesome for the long hikes. I think Pyranha makes one, and you can also make your own with cam straps and pool noodles.
Raising Oarlocks
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Can you post a close-up of the sched 80 in the oar lock? Can't quite see it and my first thought is that the pipe would crack under...
Rogue Shuttle Crash
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I hear more and more stories like this one. Deschutes, Snake, and Rogue shuttle disasters. I am still learning to trust shuttle drivers. I take a big...
Whitewater Forum : Communication tools
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: water wackoSubject: Communication toolsPosted: 23 Aug 2016 at 10:07pmRule #1: keep it simple. Technology has a way of not being ideal in real situations more often than not. Rely on a competent team, visual contact w/ simple hand signals familiar to your team, and simple systems/gear so things can progress quickly. In this situation, when a big group splits, deal with what you have, rat...