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MFS trip report 9/4-9/11

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-14-2015 at 02:41

---Quote (Originally by carvedog)--- Didn't mean it like that. It's not glory at that point. I survived an Indian down at about 1.2 and have...

Grizzly Creek & SHO I-70 Traffic access

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-14-2015 at 02:39

Yes.

Grizzly Creek & SHO I-70 Traffic access

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-14-2015 at 02:28

Isn't this how it's been all summer? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

MFS trip report 9/4-9/11

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-14-2015 at 02:20

---Quote (Originally by tteton)--- Copy that. The ranger said it was about 350 cfs at Boundary Creek. Next time I'll be sure to consult with you...

Luna sandals?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-14-2015 at 01:46

The Luna sandals don't look good in my opinion. Not a fan of the thong type toe set up. Looks like it will easily catch on objects. The Luna...

Drysuit Help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-14-2015 at 01:34

Thanks for the input guys. I went with a large Kokatat hydrus meridian suit

ELFfest 9/19/2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-14-2015 at 00:41

Paddled several laps on pine creek today.... Still fun at 190, several great boofs! And yes, Bwest and Tango....I know gore actually has water in...

Luna sandals?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-14-2015 at 00:30

Yeah but you'd never need to adjust that heel strap so I wouldn't see it being an issue. You could always just sew it closed if it did fail. River...

Lost a couple boats :(

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-14-2015 at 00:02

Hey I lost an orange 2 person duckie and a white duckie between radium and rancho. It has a tube with it but that may not have been with them.. If...

Found Duckie , tube and other junk on upper c

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 23:59

Hey! I lost an orange 2 person duckie and a one person white duckie.. and a tube. Even if its one of my boats that would be amazing!! my number is...

Drysuit Help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 23:49

I would definitely suggest the large. I am 5'11". 150. Medium fits great until I swim, then I get a wedgey and arms feel restricted. Love the suit...

Grand Canyon, start 19 October, need rowers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 23:46

Thanks for your message and your interest in our trip. At this stage our roster is full, but if a spot opens up we'll get back to you (although I...

First Timer Westwater

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 22:44

Thanks for all the advice and help! I have decided to go, and bring my wife as well. If things get too dicey for her liking, there are other boats...

Lost Red Ducky at State Bridge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 22:34

Good job owning it! You should try the BLM in Kremmling or Eagle County Open space. They can get in touch with the host there who probably saw it...

Lower Salmon Trip Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 22:30

---Quote (Originally by seantana)--- Stay left at China and watch for the hole at the end. Snowhole is a pretty obvious start middle right and move...

Drysuit Help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 22:14

Large for sure!

Lost Red Ducky at State Bridge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 21:08

Story time. How do you "lose" a ducky at the takeout?

JK karma traverse

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 20:49

---Quote (Originally by peterholcombe)--- I'm looking forward to getting this boat out this spring on some longer desert multi days. ---End...

Drysuit Help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 20:42

---Quote (Originally by bystander)--- At 5'10", I can just BARELY get into a medium Kokatat. Being a couple inches taller than I, you may need a...

Lower Salmon Trip Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 20:18

Stay left at China and watch for the hole at the end. Snowhole is a pretty obvious start middle right and move left after the first rocks. Bodacious...

Lost Red Ducky at State Bridge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 19:55

LOST: red ducky, orange & black breakdown paddle and small k-pump at the State Bridge take-out on the Upper Colorado. It was borrowed so please...

Grand Canyon, start 19 October, need rowers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 19:52

Hi there! Just saw your post...I've rowed 3 GC trips, 18 ft rigs, and LOVE the Grand more than anything! Had to turn down two invites this year...

Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 18:54

Thanks for the info, folks. Its being built and on the way. Keeping my fingers crossed this one works out better than my HTC. My budget limits my...

Luna sandals?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 18:42

I've been considering buying these...once they get cheaper Image: http://a9.zassets.com/images/z/3/0/1/8/1/6/3018160-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg They look...

Try before you buy?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 18:31

I've been offered demos by Mike with Star at Cheatfest. I emailed him beforehand and told him I'd be there and would like to try some boats. He told...

Thoughts on Zen performance and sizes?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 18:12

I bought a 2015 zen this year and I love it! I am very new to whitewater kayaking (novice) and am finding the zen to be very forgiving. It rolls...

Luna sandals?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 18:00

The webbing wraps around the bottom of the sole, I would wear that down in no time. .. and for $90 I'll pass

ELFfest 9/19/2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 17:50

New to elffest!! What's the camping situation ? Can I bring the dog ? ...looking forward to it !! Sent from my iPad using Mountain Buzz

MFS trip report 9/4-9/11

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 17:11

Well I'm back and here to report that you can still successfully get an oar rig down from boundary creek at 350 cfs. The shallows were shallow. The...

Trip Report and Shout out to the Buzz

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 17:10

Sometime in the 1980's a a couple of us lead several groups on trips on the Salmon River 'system'. I say system while only two of completed the...

Motor for Deso

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 17:01

Run my 4 stroke Honda 5 hp probably 100 hours every summer in WAY silty water (Cat, Deso, etc.) and have never had a problem. I do tank it after...

Try before you buy?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 16:25

How many of you who bought your rafts or catarafts (or creature crafts) or IK's, tried your boat before you bought it? Or had enough experience that...

New Scadden raft a big disappointment

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 16:23

Did you get tunnel vision when you looked at this boat - were you considering other boats as well or?

No photos in ads?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 16:02

Thanks for posting on this. As of Sunday am, the MB tech support team has been alerted. Hopefully this will be resolved quickly. -AH

ELFfest 9/19/2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 15:38

Hi Phil: Will camping be allowed again at south main this year? Thanks for organizing this. Chris

Luna sandals?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 15:35

Same for me. I quit wearing sandals on the river a while ago; I got tired of my toes getting munched by rocks and thorns and such. On a trip last...

Grizzly Creek & SHO I-70 Traffic access

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 15:11

The No Name exit is only accessible east bound. Yesterday the hanging lake exit was entirely closed. The shoshone exit and the gruzzly creek exit...

Luna sandals?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 14:12

No thong designs for me- need more secure style for the river if you value your toes Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Grizzly Creek & SHO I-70 Traffic access

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 13:42

Is it still the case as far as running laps? Can you get to grizzly creek from Shoshone to leave a shuttle? Is the no name exit closed westbound as...

Lower Salmon Trip Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 13:36

Ok. Sorry John Can't be too careful. Thought we might have been infiltrated. Sent from my SM-G530T using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Down River Equipment's Fall Sale and Boat Swap

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 12:53

Used boats have been marked down to their Sunday price. There are some good deals to be had - Shop | Down River Equipment Company...

JK karma traverse

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 12:38

I sat in the proto at OR. This is going to be a great Grand Canyon self-support boat for those not wanting a longboat/RG. The proto had a welded...

Thoughts on Zen performance and sizes?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 12:21

JK's Stephen Wright is letting me demo a Zen M this weekend on Lower and Upper Gauley. I weigh around 155, 5'7", 30" waiste. Boats I typically...

Trip Report and Shout out to the Buzz

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 12:15

Wow, that sounds like a wonderful and memorable trip. It's awesome that you just went for it and made it happen.

Lower Salmon Trip Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 12:10

---Quote (Originally by John_in_Loveland)--- Was Alan Shaw on your trip? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Mountain Buzz mobile app ---End Quote---...

Lower Salmon Trip Report

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 05:13

We did the main together in late July. I am way jealous of his new purple ride. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Mountain Buzz mobile app

No photos in ads?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 04:49

All the photos seem to be down for me also, I tried accessing from a phone and my computer. She gone.

Drain plug removal = homicide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 04:29

Bizarre

Labor Day Truck Stolen from Loma

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 02:58

I had a truck and trailer stolen from the take out of the salt and it changed my key practices. I have a Lock Box welded to the truck's rack and...

Drain plug removal = homicide

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 09-13-2015 at 02:56

I know I have still shots of that, just no video. Fun day. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Mountain Buzz mobile app