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Groovers Again - How to empty the bucket?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As soon as I dumped my first 5 gallon brim full poo stew into an RV station clean out, a better groover went to the top of my priorities list. IMHO...

San Juan Flash Flood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

this is from a facebook post in "utah rafters" "Friends on the Juan when it flashed reported another group at Mexican Hat lost a 14' raft, but they...

Groovers Again - How to empty the bucket?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by azpowell)--- eco safes have a pressure relief valve...fyi ---End Quote--- Huh. I wonder why the main lid blew off then.

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was able to get the Storm out for a couple multi-day trips in July. Floated the Grand Ronde in July with the better half and then did a solo...

San Juan Flash Flood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Where was the rain event? What flashed?

Late September MFS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We floated at 1.3 from boundary in September and managed just fine. Flew in beer and the second bocci set to Indian creek so load that plane up. ...

Main Salmon Wasp Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just got off the river Saturday. The yellow jackets were nowhere near as bad as they were the past 3 years.

Group Gear finances

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I plan on about 1.25 portions per person on my meals. Seems to work well, as diets swing towards folks having an appetite on trips. Everyone...

Groovers Again - How to empty the bucket?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Montana Cat 65)--- Hell, my favorite story is about how once, while waiting for our turn at the scat machine in Riggins, my...

Coolers for Smaller rafts that hang on frame?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- RTIC 45, compare to Yeti $175 https://www.rticcoolers.com/compare-rtic-45-to-yeti-tundra-45-cooler ---End...

Main Salmon Wasp Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mania)--- Also They're and You're ---End Quote--- :eek:

Late September MFS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You can expect flows to stay about the same. Potential short spikes if rain. You'll have less then 12 hours of light and it could/will get really...

Groovers Again - How to empty the bucket?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sometimes you have to do it the dirty way, but a SCAT machine and a couple cam straps are the tools of choice. Feed it money, open the hatch,...

Late September MFS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well, This year has been quite the cluster flock trying to get a low-flow MFS cancellation. With the apparent ability of some to robo call Rec....

Possible stolen Hyside?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Woa.... I was about to send out a post about the same thing. A friend of mine her in South Austin said she saw a group of guys with this Hyside that...

San Juan Flash Flood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would love to see some pictures from John's canyon during that event.

October Multi-day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DoStep)--- I second the Colorado River stretch, start it in Loma and you can get in almost 2 weeks to Hite. ---End Quote---...

Main Salmon Wasp Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jpbay)--- There Yellow Jackets not Wasps The biting flies suck when your rowing! I Used some deep wood cutters, helped alot...

Group Gear finances

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jgrebe)--- I pretty much agree with Andy EXCEPT on really big trips like the Grand. Where it gets interesting is when some...

need advice on kayaks for kids

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

*Also, where should i be looking for used gear? * Check with Confluence Kayaks in Denver for consignment and used demo boats. Some kids gear...

Gear ties

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I forgot to mention - another reason to use these - they are a local company - literally less than a mile away. The company is a good one - Rick Case...

San Juan Flash Flood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I talked to Silas (BLM river office) today about it and he said a couple people lost boats but didn't have much more to add. I am curious what it was...

Coolers for Smaller rafts that hang on frame?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have an Igloo Marine ultra I am happy with that is about perfect. 24" by 14", think it holds 48 qt. though they claim 57, still does a good job...

Main Salmon Wasp Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mdye)--- Hey all! Looking for a recent Main Salmon Wasp Report.. And also any good remedies for camp - traps, etc... Thank...

Colorado River- What sections you like for fishing?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We've fished down to two bridges before with pretty good luck at times, lots of fish, dependent on hunger, fishing can be great to good to pretty...

Rio Chama permit available

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We had to cancel our trip on the Rio Chama for this coming weekend. I cancelled our permit within the last hour or so, so it should be available by...

need advice on kayaks for kids

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've got four kiddos in hardshells. They've been loving Jackson boats. The Fun 1.5 seems to be great for their weight range (under 100lbs) and pops...

Group Gear finances

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do people really expect a raft owner to chip in on raft rentals for others. When I needed to rent a raft for a Deso trip only the people in the raft...

Tatenshini Alsek 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you want to do it this year just do it once it starts getting cold, that way you can run turnback. I did the alsek in late july and it was sick...

Ruby Horsethief Bugs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DoubleYouEss)--- What is the bug situation like the end of September? Looking at a trip in the last week. ---End Quote---...

Main Salmon Wasp Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I highly recommend the electrified bug swatter racquets. We were able to control them in our camps with those VERY well. I agree - traps didn't...

Gear ties

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yep - +1 on what Andy said. Looks like a good option for non-critical things.

San Juan Flash Flood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Curious about hearing stories from this weekend when it hit 22k. I'm sure there was some good camp carnage that went down.

October Multi-day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

agree that wind could make things tough for that lower part. that's why we try to have flexible enough schedule (optional extra day or days) that we...

Group Gear finances

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Read_N_Run)--- Do most people average out all the food costs or just divide up meals? ---End Quote--- We just divide up...

Gates of Ladore - cancellation for emergency?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/river-permit-fees.htm Looks like there are no refunds, but call the river office and talk to them. I...

October Multi-day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I can only speak for myself, but I would not call WW through Cataract Canyon without a motor a good time. There are maybe 15 miles of swift moving...

Group Gear finances

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Read_N_Run)--- I see a lot of responses that mention food splits. I've always just divided the meals of for all my trips...

Colorado River- What sections you like for fishing?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have floated Pumphouse to Radium, and it fished well. But not familiar the the other sections. I have a travel trailer I'll be staying in so tent...

Tatenshini Alsek 2017

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did the Tat a few years ago and I'm planning on doing the Alsek probably 2018. I talked to a lot of people and it seemed like rental gear was...

Gear ties

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use these to tie most anything in a raft, camping. They come in very handy. I got mine at Home Depot. They come in different lengths, colors and...

Bailey Fest 2016?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wanted to clarify the text I'd posted. Denver does not offer a 100% guarantee of the flows indicated. The flows are an estimate and could be...

need advice on kayaks for kids

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Got one red/white/grey Rebel in stock new $600, 20% off right now down to $480. Lots on sale in the shop as well, call for more info if need...

Gates of Ladore

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a Gates permit for late Sept. and just had a family emergency come up that may last into late sept. I have tried to find out about the...

SUP Upper C

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the info. Without knowing, I am not so sure that my fiance would be down for putting in at Pumphouse without knowing whether or not it can...

Lodore Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

*Flaming Gorge | Water Operations | UC Region | Bureau of Reclamation (http://www.usbr.gov/uc/water/crsp/cs/fgd.html) * *Current Status* (Last...