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Grand Canyon trip this June

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We will be launching June 18th might see you on the river!

Can you take out at Pearce Ferry?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We took out there on 17May2016 and it was fine (except for some bossy commercial motor boaters).

Whitewater Forum : Helmets

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: HelmetsPosted: 01 Jun 2016 at 3:33pmPlus the personal cost of traumatic brain injury. I can't believe anybody rafts even the Wenatchee without a helmet.

Found Kayak Paddle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds like it might be the guys. I found the paddle at Screaming Left.

Rio Chama at 2500 cfs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks, Rojo! This is super helpful. 😊

Rocky Mountain Paddle Cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did anybody else get the handles that the web site refers to in the specs? I preordered one based on the website specs, and the boat that I received...

Found Kayak Paddle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We were flagged down by two guys on river right and ferried them across the river to the "Whirl pool" campground. They reportedly crashed at the wall...

Dolores Flow Plan 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They said that they will be at 400 CFS by early this evening and are currently around 100CFS. The spill will "peak" at 800 CFS by 1AM Friday...

Lost camer Chama Daily takeout 5/28.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Lost red digital camera at Chama daily takeout on 5/28, probably set on one of the vehicle barrier posts. Mom says keep the camera but she really...

Advice on raft rental for Gates of Lodore

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would NOT use Pete at Backdoor. He rented me a boat that was crap (oars spinning in the oar rights, beat up oar locks, beat up everything)... I...

Thrillseeker vs. Aire Force?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

IÂ?ve paddled both the force and the thrill seeker and I ended up buying the thrill seeker. IMO the thrill seeker performs more like a kayak. With...

Rio Chama at 2500 cfs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks like Chama flows are already being cut back, with release from El Vado at only 1360 cfs this morning. Not sure if weekend release will increase...

Oar choices

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Riverman4utoday)--- ...These conversations are somehow better with a cold beer and a campfire alongside a river......any...

dolores shuttle services

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey does anyone know if there are any shuttle companies still runnning shuttles for the Dolores? If so please let me know their contact info.

NRCS Watershed Time Series

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They expedited the fix and the computer processes that produce the time series graphs are working again. That said, they are going through and...

To raft Glacier National Park, what do I need to know

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran the North fork last year in late July, and we had to drag a few times. I'm not sure how the snowpack is this year compared to last, but it was...

Oar choices

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree about probably looking down to 9Â? and not up to 10Â?. My NRS frame is 66Â? on my 14Â?er, used to use 10Â?s and a couple years ago switched down...

Yampa Recommendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks everyone! Looks like the river is rising again. Still hoping the snowpack melts faster this week with the hotter temps and we see a drop...

Rio Grande Ute Mountain

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sounds good, I'll keep you guys in mind for next time. I will be Launching Thursday, June 2 between 10-noon, If anyone is ready to go. Call my cell...

Idaho boating recommendationsÂ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Turn the corner and do the Main! Permits are not a big deal. Go to recreation.gov and search for "SALMON RIVER (4 RIVERS)" there are available...

Whitewater Forum : Helmets

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: PaddleGirlSubject: HelmetsPosted: 01 Jun 2016 at 10:46amYes, it is proving to be very difficult. I'm trying to gauge just how self-righteous I'm being about this. One of our customers hit their head in snowblind last summer, but it wasn't serious. I always wear mine and it freaks out the guests sometimes, "why didn't we get one of those?" I think when one recovers a body with a super cl...

Whitewater Forum : Helmets

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: paddlemonsterSubject: HelmetsPosted: 01 Jun 2016 at 10:51amYeah...I would get the same question quite a bit. I always just said that with being on the river every day I was much more likely to hit my head trying to save someone or do something dangerous. You aren't being self righteous at all. Safety comes first in any sport. I'm always baffled when I see climbers or cyclists without he...

Navajo Spring Peak Operations Update!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Continuing our increase in small increments. We will be at 3700 cfs today by 3pm. We will likely do these small increases every day or two for the...

Idaho boating recommendationsÂ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by FatmanZ)--- Turn the corner and run the Main in 2-3 days. Cheaper to have your car shuttled to the Main take-out vs. the...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT TWO RIVERS PARK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The company I am working for has volunteered our time to design and construct a changing area for the Two Rivers takeout at the...

Oar choices

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks guys. I've seen the 1/3-2/3 rule mentioned a lot on here but am not seeing that working if it includes the length of the blade. I have a 60"...

Rocky Mountain Paddle Cat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Phat Cat? Really? JPW already has a "Fat Cat" and a "Fat Boy" raft.

Dolores river guide books

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Jagged Edge Mountain Gear in Telluride has copies of this ,coveted book. Stop by 223 E Colorado Ave on your way to the river or call (970) 728-9307.

Dolores Flow Plan 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Are any of the agencies or advocate groups going to have people staged at put-ins and take-outs to gather information? It seems like a lot of good...

Looking for summer paddling buddies around Aspen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My buddy and I are out of Glenwood Springs and we're always looking for people to paddle with. We're on our first class 4's this year so should be...

Whitewater Forum : Helmets

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: PaddleGirlSubject: HelmetsPosted: 01 Jun 2016 at 10:25amI think playing the odds like that is dangerous. Wearing helmets is one simple proactive thing we can do to protect people. All it takes is one bad accident... I also think that "we've been doing it this way for 40 years" is backwards thinking. We know the risks and we should wear helmets. In my opinion. I did start this hoping to ...

Whitewater Forum : Helmets

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: paddlemonsterSubject: HelmetsPosted: 01 Jun 2016 at 10:30amI'm not saying I don't support your idea and I agree (as someone who wears their helmet), but I think convincing commercial operations to invest will be difficult. We as guides have had that conversation and it didn't go anywhere.

Whitewater Forum : Helmets

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: paddlemonsterSubject: HelmetsPosted: 01 Jun 2016 at 9:56amI did some guiding on the Wenatchee for a company that did not offer helmets to the clients. As guides many of us had swam quite a few of the rapids and one or two of us bumped our heads hard enough to realize that it was probably a good idea to wear a helmet. That being said, we ran the river down to some pretty low levels (700 ...

Dolores river Gateway to Dewey

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sweet, I live in GJ, can you text me we can arrange a meeting? Robby 9702611006. Thanks.

Found: Silver SUP Paddle Ruby Horsethief

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We found a silver SUP paddle with black handle and blade on a rock bar just before taking out at the Westwater Ranger Station. No name or other...

Idaho boating recommendationsÂ?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you are driving back east after the MFS try the Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Boulder and Stillwater Rivers, all along the I-80 route. If...

Dolores Flow Plan 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

74ish miles downstream from dam at 800 cfs. They say it will be 800 cfs at the dam by around 1 am Friday. Do they slowly ramp up the flow, like...

Main Salmon July 9 open spots

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A couple of of boaters had unexpected family emergency cause them to have to cancel last minute. This is a small trip, and I would love an additional...

Oar choices

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- I couldn't agree more with Riverman's basic suggestion... but I don't really think you'll notice much of a...