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Hitching Westwater back to Loma/Fruita

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Landslide, thanks - lots of good advice there. I'll very much make sure to give back and make sure I've got both energy and cash to contribute. On...

Westwater Day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Camping at put in is still first come, first served.

Ark Milk Run Condition at low teens flow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, I remember dropping over the dam and wondering if I was going to land in a pile of rebar on the other side...

Fatality in Upper Cherry 7/2/2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Logan was always a happy joyful dude, an excellent kayaker, and a friend to almost every boater in and around pdx. He will be greatly missed. I'm...

Beware of superstitious sightings Alberton Gorge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes I have noticed the "chute" river right. I assumed the same thing you did. I'll keep you posted. Beware, the Ghouly is now in this thread...

Found: Gear bag on Upper Animas

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thank you for keeping your eyes out and posting. I believe I know the owner of the gear. I have contacted him and he gave the information on what it...

Playboat for Big Guy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Rocky Mountain Adventures up here in the vast North had a Monstar on the floor a couple of weeks ago. Try calling them.

Drop stitch or Tube floor??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bighorn, I have a 14'RMR with the drop stitch floor. I use my raft for fishing more then white water but the drop stitch floor is awesome. Specs say...

lost swivel seat off salida boat works frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not that I couldnt have missed it but I didnt notice it today anywhere on US 40, HWY 9 or I-70 from Jensen->Kremmling->Denver. Aside from...

Ark Milk Run Condition at low teens flow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jungle Jane)--- Been many years, but when we used to guide from BV, the dam w/ith boat shoot on right, was scoutable from...

Rogue boat material

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is the boat I'm talking about. It was a bucket then a floor was put in. I need to see if I can make the floor work. Thinking about painting it...

Favorite meal on overnight trips?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The mole enchiladas were a smash hit on our recent Smith River trip. Thanks 90duck! We made ours ahead of time in an aluminum dutch oven liner,...

Green River below Flaming Gorge Info

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi I am planning on a 3 day Green River (Flaming Gorge Dam to Crook Campground). I had some questions and also open to any advise. 1. How are the...

Favorite meal on overnight trips?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just did philly cheese steaks this weekend with the wife while car camping.. your frying French fries reminded me of another one of my favorite...

First Timer Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ruby/Horsethief is easy to do as an overnighter, and the drive really isn't that bad - I did it as a weekend trip several times when i lived in...

First Timer Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the clarification! You definitely have the experience to lead such a trip. As you know time is a issues with such a float. I live in Idaho...

Favorite meal on overnight trips?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just remembered a fabulous meal on day 17 past diamond creek, in Grand...HOT, August trip. Long out of ice, we did gaspatcho (?) Used cans of spicy...

Talk to me about storing a propane tank on its side.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This is getting interesting, I have never used them anyway but right side up but have been storing on its side on the boat. Didn't realize the tank...

lost swivel seat off salida boat works frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Swivel seat came off my frame somewhere between brown's park and boulder. It was from a salida boat works stonefly fishing frame. There is no name or...

Lost Blue Cataract Oar: Roaring Fork

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I lost an 8ft Blue Cataract SGG Counterbalanced Oar on the Roaring Fork on Sunday, July 3. Came out downstream from Carbondale not far from Three...

Ark Milk Run Condition at low teens flow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Been many years, but when we used to guide from BV, the dam w/ith boat shoot on right, was scoutable from rock river left next to dam, and when water...

Drop stitch or Tube floor??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My only rafting experience is I have a cat (16 ' )with a web floor, a raft (same size)with tube floor, a paddle board and a (18') dory. I find the...

Boat shopping - smaller rollable raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Do you have any experience with small rafts? Reason I ask is you might find that it's not necessary to have a frame. Paddling these mini boats is...

Westwater Day Trips

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I should be working. But I was just looking at the BLM Westwater page and was trying to figure out if there are different rules for day trips. 1)...

Newbie Injury Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My right ankle is proper fooked from decades of abuse and injuries in my previous passions. I walk with a limp all the time, and running is more or...

Boating, Blondes and Bear Spray

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

All probably true. I am disappointed in myself for getting the name of our first campsite wrong. Not quite sure how I got those backward. My...

Favorite meal on overnight trips?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Wadeinthewater)--- That should be dyxlesic monkey. ---End Quote--- Vrey funney.

First Timer Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Your post does not lead me to think this is a good idea. Rivers are a dangerous place and even flat moving water requires some (lots) knowledge. ...

Talk to me about storing a propane tank on its side.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The craft teacher at my high school was killed when the large tanks he was transporting over pressured, expelled liquid out of the pressure relief...

Newbie Injury Question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've paddled with Greg (video) and agree that you can paddle just fine with no leg function. Recovering from a swim, getting to a complicated put in,...

Favorite meal on overnight trips?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

my favorite dinners are jambalaya, a nice one pot meal, I pre cut and measure everything before hand and then vacuum seal it.. for as many...

First Timer Advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking to organize an easy overnight float as a sendoff for a buddy heading for the east coast for Medical school. Looking at anywhere from 8-16...

Drop stitch or Tube floor??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Downsides are: They are harder to repair, they are generally heavier (Im surprised that you said it is lighter on the RMR so I guess this might not...

They're BACK! Katmai Brown Bears

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

July 5, 2016 morning, there's a new wave of salmon jumping the falls. The bears are so stuffed few are around, they're sleeping it off deep in the...

Boat shopping - smaller rollable raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bob_dobalina)--- What I want, is a hypalon puma! ---End Quote--- Closest thing to that is a mini-max. 1 foot shorter, 6"...

Jackson Traverse v XP Remix 10

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The XP is a really outdated design. Slow, piggish, and just not really very fun to paddle compared to other X-overs. The Traverse is a great...

Fatality in Upper Cherry 7/2/2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

1. Sources from the trip report the victim was caught in the weir (hydraulic) in cherry bomb gorge and flush drowned. Attempts at CPR failed. 2....

Carlisle Oars New compared to Old Style

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by hp609)--- Here on the East Coast in south jersey we use 9' carlisle oars for Beach Patrol Lifeguard Boat rowing. Sorry if...

11 Day in Peru, A few spots left.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for your feedback. That is a policy of our travel partner, Maranon Experience. Rafting the Maranon in style - Marañón Experience: Raft...

Drop stitch or Tube floor??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am trying to decide which would be better. I know on the RMR 12 footer tube verses Drop stitch you gain about 3Â? on the inside depth from the top...

Carlisle Oars New compared to Old Style

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by hp609)--- Hi everyone. I've just found this forum and am looking for a little info. Here on the East Coast in south jersey...

Whitewater Forum : Sky today 7/5

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: SlackkinhardSubject: Sky today 7/5Posted: 05 Jul 2016 at 10:33amtakes me about an hour to get there, but I got time

Whitewater Forum : Ben Howard wave?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: EllingferdSubject: Ben Howard wave?Posted: 05 Jul 2016 at 10:00amPro tip: might as well get the club, leave nothing in your car and have all windows rolled down when you leave it.

Fun Downriver Race in Golden, CO

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

*GOLDEN COMMUNITY RODEO SERIES 2016 Wednesday Evenings: June 1 - June 29 - July 6 Clear Creek Whitewater Park in Golden * * * * * * * * * * *...

Boat shopping - smaller rollable raft

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bob_dobalina)--- I had not, because it's PVC. I would have thought they weren't roll friendly as well. I'll try and check...

Westwater: Need one spot 24th of July

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thank you for the beta. Fingers crossed. I can also help with the shuttle of another group.