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Spring/washer setup on Cobra

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did a search on oar locks and see mention of spring/washers on oar locks but no photos (did see a few with threaded shafts and nuts). Could some post...

Brain-Eating Amoeba Is Killing Paddlers in the South

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For your information, the Colorado River above Moab was 80 degrees yesterday, just sayin'. And easily more people die from car crashes than kayaking,...

BaileyFest 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It is still a GO.........................

Ladore trip Aug 29 - Sept 2

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice time a year to launch... and time of day have a sweet trip.

Exp. boatman with kitchen boat looking for fall GC trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Charles Great to hear from you!! Re the Main - I got back from a 6-day trip on July 17. I had gotten a last minute invite from my friends in OR. ...

Geri Water Packs? Anyone use these?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bighorn1478@msn.com)--- Good Scepter prices http://www.lexingtoncontainercompany.com/Military-Water-Cans.html ---End...

Kayak friends!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just moved to Ashland, looking for river friends as well. jbluck@gmail.com Ben

Southern Oregon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just moved out to Ashland, OR. Looking for some boating friends in the region. Class V to I just want to get on the water. Got a raft and plenty...

Drysuit...Rear Zip, Or Front Zip??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey guy's, Thanks for all the great advice and suggestions. After all was said and done, I went with a Kokatat Meridian Hydrus 3L that forum...

Westwater Day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I regularly check to see if any weekend days have freed up. Do I now need to call in to do this? I could become very annoying to Annie...

ISO Used IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I got lucky and picked up 2 singles last year for $300 each including paddles and extras (found on craigslist). You don't see reasonably priced...

New Mexico?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bring bikes to self shuttle the day section of the chama, its about 8 miles with minimal traffic sometimes. great free camping at chama campground,...

Westwater July 24th

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thank you TDA for sharing your positive experience and for the compliments to the rangers and volunteers!

Long shot...anyone wanna sell their wide Roll a Cot to me?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey, So, as is often usual before a trip with last minute shopping, I've decided to buy a roll a cot to use on a Grand Canyon trip that I'm...

Grand Canyon Rigging for a 15' in Sept..

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dgoods)--- Lots of great tips on this thread. For strapping, rig so that if Godzilla picked up your boat and shook it...

Westwater Day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As mentioned day and overnight trips in Westwater Canyon are held to the same permit stipulations however day trips are no longer required to carry a...

Grand Canyon Rigging for a 15' in Sept..

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like this version the best. The audio, combined with the short arm perspective, makes it seem like some random family vacation post from Jabba da...

best place for ice in Page AZ

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by QuietHunter)--- Not in Page, but Moab Ice blocks are the real deal. If coming from Montana it might be on the way. ---End...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by carvedog)--- Really close. I did notice he took his Cobras off. And no cooler......but still that is not a 'Worst Deal'...

Water near Aspen?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The lower Fryingpan is running. It's a great, short, scenic road-side run outside of Basalt. There are a couple Class IV rapids but the rest is...

Used IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I got lucky and picked up 2 singles last year for $300 each including paddles and extras (found on craigslist). You don't see reasonably priced...

Brain-Eating Amoeba Is Killing Paddlers in the South

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Definitely rare to have an infection, which the article notated. That said, the above math is inaccurate for the risk. It's an additive variable to...

Ladore trip Aug 29 - Sept 2

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I hope its a big raft to carry all the kayakers crap.

Looking for ride August 15th from Corn Creek or Cache Bar to Salmon, ID

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We pulled a Middle/Main combination permit but 1 person cannot complete the main section due to a work conflict. Will anybody be headed from...

Deckers Chutes on South Platte River.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mr. compassionate)--- If you haven't found the hidden gem up that way called the Bucksnort definitely head there for a beer...

best place for ice in Page AZ

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not in Page, but Moab Ice blocks are the real deal. If coming from Montana it might be on the way.

New Mexico?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You will need a BLM permit to do an overnighter from the El Vado put in. Shuttle last year was $70/vehicle. Call the BLM office in Pilar to see...

Water near Aspen?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Run down to Glenwood and run Shoshone. Nice Class 3 maybe 4ish.

Salmon River Frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

here are a few photos for you SouthernSun. Image: http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad154/lomhutch01/th_P1020187_zps0dmx15zb.jpg ...

Geri Water Packs? Anyone use these?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bighorn1478@msn.com)--- Good Scepter prices http://www.lexingtoncontainercompany.com/Military-Water-Cans.html ---End...

New Mexico?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll be spending some days in NM this weekend and into next week with boats. Looks like the RG and Chama still have enough to float. Anybody have...

Pooldrip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Sam-WSDeisel)--- Really? Sent from my HTCONE using Mountain Buzz mobile app ---End Quote--- Yeah, most of the rapids...

Water near Aspen?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm going to be in Aspen next week with my wife and kids. I know there's not much water left but if there is something floatable, I'd like to at...

Grand permit holder just bailed- looking for trip!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Greg, I know its not a grand canyon trip, but I've got a Ladore trip Aug 29 - Sept 2 and am looking for one or two experienced rafters. I...

Ladore trip Aug 29 - Sept 2

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a lador permit Aug 29 - Monday to Friday Sept 2. We go through the check out and launch at 10AM on Monday Aug 29th. Right now I have...

Drysuit...Rear Zip, Or Front Zip??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote--- How does the rear zip let less water in the boat? Don't they both meet the skirt at the tunnel? My GMER stays completely dry. ---End...

Drysuit...Rear Zip, Or Front Zip??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use a 3mm piece of cordage thats about 3' or so long. I loop it through the hole in my zipper to add about a foot and a half of reach. Zip up then...

Wooden oar repairs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by BruceB)--- Glue and clamp them, then use giant heat shrink tubing. For glue, Elmer's and Titebond waterproof glues are...

Grand Canyon Rigging for a 15' in Sept..

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lots of great tips on this thread. Clothing- as said already, bring a minimal blend of comfort and tech cloths: comfy camp clothes, good rain...

Whitewater Forum : Upcomming Multiday Trips

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: WigginsSubject: Upcomming Multiday TripsPosted: 27 Jul 2016 at 6:43amI have a couple of multiday trips comming up and none of my regular people can go so I thought I would see if there was any interest here. The first one will be sometime between Aug 19th through the 25th. I am trying to score permits for the Rogue (probably 4 day) or the Salmon (5 or 6 day), but if not the Lower Salmon...

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