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August Family Float Suggestions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We live in Fort Collins, CO (wife and 2 young kids (4 & 6). First year rafting, but already have a Ruby-Horsetheif trip under our belt. We are...

Best shade for desert

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm not necessarily bitching about it, but does anyone know what makes these so expensive? I've set several different ones up, and it always just...

Durango boating June 11-17

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am going to be in Telluride from June 11th to 17th and would like to head down to Durango or somewhere else in the area to boat. It looks like the...

Whitewater Forum : Tuesday Middle Middle

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: stevejSubject: Tuesday Middle MiddlePosted: 06 Jun 2016 at 8:10pmI was thinking about heading out there tomorrow after work, but I wouldn't be out there until 5:45-6ish.

Extrasport PFD repair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Boulder Mountain Repair in Boulder fixed a zipper pull on a shell for me. It sounds like the same problem. Not sure if they would do a PFD or not -...

Best shade for desert

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Narrowed it down to two choices, please share thoughts or opinions on either or both: MSR Rendezvous Wing 200 MSRÃ?Â® RendezvousÃ¢Â?Â¢ 120 Wing and 200...

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- I don't think many people tip, so anything is a bonus. We used to leave a couple cold beers in the cooler for...

Whitewater Forum : 2016 FITW Cupdate Thread

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: TravisimoSubject: 2016 FITW Cupdate ThreadPosted: 06 Jun 2016 at 7:28pmDid you get up there? I'd like to go after work someday this week. Likely Friday?

Extrasport PFD repair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What you got there ...........is a loaner. It could also double as a 20# propane bottle protector/ coozy. Next time you go on a permitted river...

Big Sur

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As I recall 23k is the magic number.

Whitewater Forum : Tuesday Middle Middle

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: Tuesday Middle MiddlePosted: 06 Jun 2016 at 6:07pmAnyone keen for a couple laps from Aframe down Tuesday? Thinking 1pm first lap.

High water Ruby Horsethief Camping

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just finished last Tuesday. BR7 is near the "rapid" where the river chokes down between the rocks. I would pull in upstream and scout your camp. The...

Lost paddle, Delores river/Bedrock takeout

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I lost a paddle at the chaotic Bedrock takeout on Sunday june 6th.at approx.5pm....Crono/carbon black 202.5 Rh....I BORROWED IT so I would really...

Ancient Avons, History

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My 1990 Pro has grommets in the floor ,they used the same size hole and just stopped using the grommets ,but I don't know what year. Tube diameter is...

Big Sur

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not yet. Just a few small wave trains forming. I'm by there about everyday so will post if it changes.

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just for the record, the OP refers to the Deso/Gray shuttle specifically... which is a long, rough road. My experience has been excellent with River...

Royal Gorge Tues After Work?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking for partner or two for late afternoon Gorge run on Tues. SMS: 954 802 5961. I will be driving from Salida.

Whitewater Forum : Wenatchee River Fest!!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jerryclayrossSubject: Wenatchee River Fest!!Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 4:45pmI believe categories will be based on who shows. We need at least 3 per category (I'm assuming long and short boat). Also, Yes, I believe we're going to move the raft race back 15 minutes or so to accommodate those that wanna kayak race and raft race.

Big Sur

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just wondering if anybody has checked it out today. I noticed that the flow is good :D

Got space for one on a GC trip?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

IÂ?m looking to join a GC trip launching Sept, Oct or early Nov. 2016. I was invited on a Sept 2016 trip, which ended up being cancelled by the...

Raft trailer input

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

RMR 14' are 7'1" wide. Ran into the same shit. Just put rollers and a winch on my utility trailer works awesome.

Zoe, 50 lbs black lab/pit, Poudre- Stevens Gulch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm sorry to hear about this. If you haven't already done so, call all the local veterinary hospitals/emergency hospitals in the towns nearest the...

Ancient Avons, History

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I was able to convince my sweetie to getting a new boat with self bailing floor when I said that any time she needed to pee she could just pee in the...

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a hard time tipping shuttle drivers. The cost is already high and then the shuttle company wants me to even pay more because they don't want...

High water Ruby Horsethief Camping

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by riverdude9)--- Putting on Fri with little kids. Could see maybe 30k? Wondering if Beaver 2 and Blackrock 7 will be fun for...

Whitewater Forum : Lost Paddle Upper Icicle

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jalmquistSubject: Lost Paddle Upper IciclePosted: 06 Jun 2016 at 4:06pmFind one, lose one - that's a net zero! Hopefully what comes around, goes around.

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jimr)--- People tip shuttle drivers? Bahaha Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz ---End Quote--- I like to try to...

Summertime boating in Sonoma county

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Mut)--- Mountain Buzz Douche bags at their best, Buckmanriver excepted. The guy asked about some rivers to kayak...on a...

St vrain shelly cottage flow

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We managed to get on this while it was running. We ran from the parking lot below button rock all the way back to the black bear hole. Meadow...

Motor rigs / Boat Formations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What's your problem again? Too few boats to push?

Murtaugh beta?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anybody getting on that thing on Saturday?

Raft trailer input

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't know what 14' rmr is width wise but I'd bet it's all of 6.5' That'll just be something you have to figure out. Worst case take just the...

Point and Shoot Photo Contest

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

These were all taken with an iPhone. I'm not sure how to rotate them here. Sorry. Attachment 11684...

Lost GoPro - Hells Canyon on 6/2/16

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

After taking a spill in the Green Room on Granite Rapid my GoPro (along with my pride) washed down the river. . . PLEASE contact me at...

Zoe, 50 lbs black lab/pit, Poudre- Stevens Gulch

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hope you find your dog quickly. Did you post this, or ask it to be posted, on the rock report?

Lacing in thwarts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 2000 achilles that has never had the thwarts in the boat as I have always run it as a rower. Is there a pattern for the laces? Rope or...

High water Ruby Horsethief Camping

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Putting on Fri with little kids. Could see maybe 30k? Wondering if Beaver 2 and Blackrock 7 will be fun for kids?

Extrasport PFD repair

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Regulation-wise, maybe it would be best to retire the PFD and/or just use it as a backup for the less regulated rivers. I've used old key rings...

Tip for shuttle drivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tip 20% anytime a tip is due. If you feel you could have done it yourself then you should have and a service was not needed. The service industry...

Westwater Permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just a reminder that there was one launch available for Saturday that nobody ever picked up. We are very diligent about updating the calendar on our...