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Nail in Dolores coffin - 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Dolores River Guide lists the minimum flow for a kayak in Ponderosa as 250 cfs.... can anyone verify this? I'm very low water tolerant, we boat...

??Rafting Labyrinth Canyon at 13000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

W's are W's and they are going to suck no matter what vehicle you are in....at least the raft will have plenty of beverages should you desire/need...

When to wear dry suits, wet suits, waders?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by fishingraft)--- Thanks for the discussion. I was hoping to hit it before runoff goes into full swing. And from folks I've...

Nail in Dolores coffin - 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So, who controls the short strip of land between the river and the county road that peels off to the north just south of the slick rock bridge? It...

When to wear dry suits, wet suits, waders?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll add that I have run waist waders and swam plenty. I use the new breathable style and run a tight strap as a belt. I use neoprene bootys over the...

San Juan High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been told to get ready for a lot of side hikes or the trip will be greatly shortened, but I have no experience with the anticipated high flows....

Point and Shoot Photo Contest

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm starting a thread for the best point & shoot whitewater photos. Hats off to Darin and all the other badass photo boaters out there w sick DSLRs,...

Class 4/5 Cat Boaters in Montrose?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking to expand my boating connections. After living in central and northern CO for many years, my wife and I are back in this part of the state. ...

Dolores river Gateway to Dewey

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Heading down Thursday night to cap at Dewey. Driving to put in in the morning. I am looking forward to this. Only 3 going.

Raft Porn Needed -Let's see them rigs!!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

This isn't mine, but is an entry into the raft porn hall of fame. At first glance, I couldn't tell where you would row from. If you read the ad,...

Noob needs buying used advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well, I get that the seller may have paid near 3K for their gear. But the reality is that there are 15 or 20 other kayak models that will be good on...

Camping at Boundry Creek Before June 14?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Call the USFS (challis or N.fork office)...always been water there. But when we ran commercial trips (6 boats, 6 days, 30 folks) we always brought a...

WW Drone Video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cool perspective! Only about 3500 cfs, I would guess.

When to wear dry suits, wet suits, waders?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not to stir the pot here but I think there needs to be clarity as to type of waders. If you are rafting in old school rubber waders that fill up...

Rainie Falls main chute at 3000, Rogue River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Mattchu)--- Did you go for a birthday party? A friend left on the 13th also. ---End Quote--- No. I went with a group that...

looking for a fall GC trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm looking to help lead/outfit a trip thru Grand Canyon +/- early/mid Sept. thru mid/late Oct. ...been down some and would enjoy being w/ your...

San Juan High Water

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a 5 day launching June 11th, expecting flows around 8,000. It runs about 5mph. You should still be able to catch eddies but may want to have...

WW Drone Video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm neither pro nor anti drone, but this is some pretty sweet footage! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIWn18DtmvE

When to wear dry suits, wet suits, waders?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"...water filled my fishing waders that I was wearing up with water and stretched them out probably ten feet off of me. I was being dragged by ...

Any Lochsa River Madness goers here?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Mattchu)--- I want to meet bucket boater. Sounds like a fun guy to listen to around a campfire. Doom and gloom is the best...

Whitewater Forum : 2016 FITW Cupdate Thread

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JayBSubject: 2016 FITW Cupdate ThreadPosted: 18 May 2016 at 2:20pmWater flowing through cup, 1" of lower peak exposed @2:30. Flow felt longish for that cup level. Wonder if micro tribs below cup below cup being basically dry made the ruby a bit bonder than I remember at that cup level. Anyhow - there's your update.

Whitewater Forum : LOST RIVER

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: itchySubject: LOST RIVERPosted: 18 May 2016 at 1:53pmI don't know how feasible it would be to hike in, but Eureka Creek looks like it has ~3 miles of III-V whitewater in Google Earth, with the harder sections being about a mile long each and the III section in the middle. It gets steeper towards the confluence with the Lost as well, for the most part. The last few hundred yards look the...

??Rafting Labyrinth Canyon at 13000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had one day of pure torture in a canoe on the Green just trying to keep the bow into the wind. On my Cataraft I would have ended upstream in Green...

Oarsman looking for fun trips!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Whatever. Told me he just rememered he had to crochet some legwarmers for his girlfriend.

Murtaugh beta?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bummer. I live in Twin Falls and was really hoping to get on the Murtaugh this year. Also looking for partners for raft trips and or kayak trips up...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And while your at it. Buy the AT paddle at the unbelievable price of $200 bones used. Thats $950 for boat + paddle. I'll take two.

Oar Locks, Springs, and washers...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Fumble)--- I think there is a youtube video out there. ---End Quote--- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7dPfFmUxMw

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Deal of the day: Jackson Superfun Whitewater Kayak (http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/sgd/5581275885.html) Paddle not included. 10-12 years...

Sawyer Customer Service

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DoubleShadow)--- First off the OP sounds like he works for them. They've lost me as a customer for life. I will never buy...

Noob needs buying used advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm not a WW kayaker, just a flat water paddler/whitewater rafter. A friend rented a crossover kayak last summer to try out on a lake trip. Katana I...

Maravia Thwarts needed. Ideas?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have 3 I don't need out of a williwaw that are 40 wide I think,they probably need some work though Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Selway May 29 or 31?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by boicatr)--- I will be doing a MF to selway to lochsa madness to selway to (TBD still). Teehee........ ---End Quote---...

Nail in Dolores coffin - 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Chief Niwot)--- So I spoke with Jeff with the BLM this morning, very nice guy. He confirmed the Slickrock land owner is not...

When to wear dry suits, wet suits, waders?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Osseous)--- Everyone who ever died ate carrots- Coincidence?...... Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app...

Whitewater Forum : Paddling Wednesday?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: outdoorjunkie88Subject: Paddling Wednesday?Posted: 18 May 2016 at 10:53amgonna be on the sky at split rock at 430-5

Whitewater Forum : Paddling Wednesday?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JayBSubject: Paddling Wednesday?Posted: 18 May 2016 at 10:38amWater flowing through base of cup, both peaks exposed @10:30.

Noob needs buying used advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think your research is spot on for a good WW boats and something that will function in the lake. But from my pov, we love continuous rocker in...

??Rafting Labyrinth Canyon at 13000

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Forecast for that stretch of the Green is to fluctuate between 14k-20k in the coming week. You are approaching the normal peak time-frame so those...

When to wear dry suits, wet suits, waders?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's the boots more than the waders- as long as you always have a belt, and cover the opening with a dry top and a pfd. In whitewater I'm in a...

Elk River on the rise!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As you can see from the video, there is already quite a bit of wood. There is a huge one right on the takout bridge. The section above Hinman is...

Selway May 29 or 31?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am in Boicatr's camp on this one. We launch on the 29th and I believe it will be right around 4' or about 10-12K at Lowell and on the recession...

Sawyer Customer Service

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

They have been top notch in my experiences with their customer service.