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Threading oar locks

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a set of cobra standard oar locks and have heard that threaded is better for energy transfer, noise, etc. to not have the oar lock slipping up...

Dolores river Gateway to Dewey

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have never run this before and it seems like now is the time to do it. I was wondering if anyone has any info about it ? I can't seem to find...

Dagger GT 7.8

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So..... As a river runner it is not horrible. It was very unpopular as a creeker...... That being said it wasn't a creeker. It tended to...

Oars Size for an 11'-0" Cat - What are you running

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

12' Cat with 62" Tower to Tower. 1/3 in- 2/3 out rule of thumbs says I should run 7'-6". I run 8'-6" on tight rivers and creeks for day runs....

Cat and gear in the Room of Doom

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Phil U.)--- There's a rapid there called Zeta. On the outside of a hard bend with a hard move is an eddy called, yup, The...

Looking for summer paddling buddies around Aspen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There is also a Buena Vista paddlers group on Facebook you should join. Many of us here travel to the Roaring Fork Valley several times a season too.

ESCALANTE UPDATE 5-15-16

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Also: The center boof at Water Slide is in. Rib Wrecker is filled in and boofs real clean. The right sneak at Corkscrew is fat and clean. ...

Which flavor of 303 do you use?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm a whiskey man myself. I'd take that deal n crawfish, then drill that ole devil in the ass.

Westwater may 21

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Who else is on this Sat? I've got a small group for an overnighter, probably gonna pay to have one vehicle shuttled back to Cisco.

Poudre Paddlers out there?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Problem solved!!! I would have deleted post, but after a solid 5-10 minutes trying to figure it out, and being unsuccessful....I said F-it, there is...

Seeking family rafters for June 21 launch. Deso

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Howdy, We are coming up on the week where we have to turn in a final head count for our June 21st launch. 3 families are in so far: A couple...

Thoughts on buying a 15 year old NRS e135

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've got a NRS 14' SB-Expedition. Rigged out by Forest Safety Products in Bayfield Co. It's a tough boat and taken care of should last a lifetime....

Oarsman looking for fun trips!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well. I might have something for you. No chicks, hot weather, long trip, plenty of class 4 & 5. I think it might even be a first descent for an...

Which flavor of 303 do you use?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Have you ever pulled out that $1000 Kokatat Dry Suit before a cold river trip to have the gaskets disintegrate when putting on. I have. Use 303 on...

must sees/dos in the grand?!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There are alot of diverse options in the 220+ plus miles. Some have already mentioned many of the standard targets. Things like date of launch will...

Raft Hammock

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Dr.AndyDVM)--- Where can I sign up for one? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz ---End Quote--- According to...

Whitewater Forum : LOST RIVER

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: chipmaneySubject: LOST RIVERPosted: 15 May 2016 at 5:04pmwe did it 4 years back. I remember the number...24 portages. 12 above the lake, and 12 below, but the 1 mile of classic class iv was totally clean! put in as soon as possible. bushwhacking downstream at the put-in to avoid portages was a heinous non-starter. we ran our own shuttle. it was long and sucked. paying would seem the way...

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That Lehr looks so sweet. I've been stalking them on line. That thing was moving you! How much propane do they use? How about laying them on their...

Raft Hammock

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Where can I sign up for one? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Paddle at Escalante

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Someone in our group found it and tossed it up on the river left shore at Double Drop. Flow was at least as high at peak today as it was yesterday....

must sees/dos in the grand?!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't worry about bringing anything to the table. The Grand serv's up its own dishes. Best thing you can do is take care of your body. Hands, fingers...

The 6th Annual Golden Games, May 20-22 Kayak Events

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Attention Kayakers, The 6th Annual Golden Games is this weekend and it's the "Best Paddling Event in the Rockies" as nominated by Elevation Outdoors...

Trailer Porn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a little utility trailer I thought I could convert to a raft trailer for my 14' Diablo now that it's been repurposed into a paddle raft. I was...

All things 'SUP' at The Golden Games MAY 20-22

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What'SUP? The 6th Annual Golden Games, that's what'SUP! Back again and better then ever for 2016. TGG was recently recognized by Elevation...

road conditions for Boundry Creek, MF Salmon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by sbarker)--- Quote from the Stanley boys last night: "Road is sporty but open. One truck no trailer made it to boundary...

Cat and gear in the Room of Doom

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you have to get to somebody that is in the ROD, how do you walk/ climb to them? Can it be accessed by hiking back up to it?

New Rock in Big Joe Rapid - Yampa River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have to say I have little memory of Big Joe Rapid, we always stop at the campsite for the hike up Starvation valley. I sort of remember something...

Paddle at Escalante

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Someone found my paddle in double drop and put it on shore. We are already home in the roaring fork valley. Beers for anyone who can grab it and...

Oarsman looking for fun trips!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oh, and one more thing. I am a chick magnet, so if your girlfriend/ wife is hitting on me, just remember that they can't help themselves. And don't...

June 3rd: Class IV+/V Creek Race on South St Vrain

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sid, It was Friday starting last year. Still pretty good turnout, but you're right Saturday would draw more folks, but it conflicts with other events...

16th Annual Golden Community Rodeo Series

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

David, what is the cut off for CFS? There is a lot of snow up on Loveland pass! Clear creek jumped 100 CFS today. Go get it!

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yup. That looks like it's moving along at pretty good clip. What got us think about a motor is a GC trip we're invited on it Sept. We have discussed...

Cat and gear in the Room of Doom

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Knowing which picnic table I was conceived on along the Colorado, really has not helped my own mental sanity.

ESCALANTE UPDATE 5-15-16

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We ran Escalante today (and several folks ran it yesterday.) It is a perfect solid Medium Level. All the drops are clean and good to go. There is...

New Rock in Big Joe Rapid - Yampa River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the heads up. We have June 12th launch and a camp at Big Joe. This will be everyone's first trip so no clue what Big Joe was like in the...

road conditions for Boundry Creek, MF Salmon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by spider)--- Good to hear Lonnie and Alex made it in. Good folks. ---End Quote--- Yay! Way to go Jerry! You are such a...

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That sounds pretty reasonable. I like the ideas of a propane engine, but when I saw the $1600 retail price it seemed kind a crazy. Nice rig BTW.

Whitewater Forum : LOST RIVER

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: WhiteWaterWheatSubject: LOST RIVERPosted: 15 May 2016 at 11:50amWe ran it a few years ago. It is definitely an adventure. Absolutely beautiful! There were so many wood portages, I lost count. A really fun continuous class 4 section in the middle, just after the small lake caused by a cataract (portage). Nice camp on the upstream side of the small lake. The last few miles were some of th...

June 3rd: Class IV+/V Creek Race on South St Vrain

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hasn't this traditional been on Saturday? It will be more difficult to get participation on Friday. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Looking for summer paddling buddies around Aspen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by peterB)--- join Roaring Fork Paddlers or Glenwood Area Boaters on facebook is a start. ---End Quote--- Peter, I found the...

Trailer Porn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by swiftwater15)--- Think you mean carriage bolts? Sent from my HTC One M9 using Mountain Buzz mobile app ---End Quote---...