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Should I move to Denver?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So I moved to Denver. Bad move. Should have moved to Conifer or somewhere else. Job is cool though, and I've been drinkin' 'em and sinkin' 'em in all...

River of Sorrow screening at Down River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So glad you had a great time!

After-work South Platte run through Denver

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Right on, thanks for the info. I think I just need to do it on a weekend and learn the route, then I can pick out the short after work floats. My...

Registering trailers (CO specifically)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just double checked and I don't need a certified vin inspection because it's under 2000lbs. Dmv clerk told me wrong!

Alpacka Gnu vs 2 person inflatable whitewater kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Give a 2-man Jack's Yack from Jack's Plastic Welding (JPW) a try. The have more rocker than most IK's and can handle waves better. We have 1-man...

Rio Chama: just got off the phone with BLM...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've run it in a 14-ft cat at 450cfs, but don't recommend it. I'm hearing that it might be around 500cfs later in May which would be fine for IK's. ...

Whitewater Forum : 2016 FITW Cupdate Thread

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: daveSubject: 2016 FITW Cupdate ThreadPosted: 06 May 2016 at 5:56pmTorn rotater cuff and blown calf muscle, but Im thinking about it tomorrow...I like the cup out of the water though...

Whitewater Forum : Biginners

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: daveSubject: BiginnersPosted: 06 May 2016 at 5:59pmI might be at the powerhouse tomorrow, since Im injured maybe I shouldnt do FITW....

Missing Kayaker

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Reports are 6 miles east of Fort Morgan on the Platte. Kayaker goes over a low head at Dodd. News helicopter reporting now on local media.

Escalante Creek May 7 or 8

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by kennyv)--- I believe it is running. Maybe see you there. ---End Quote--- Compare the curve of the GJ and Delta gauges just...

Lower Owyhee Levels

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Bullseye below 800 is worth looking at. Below 500 the move left above the "tits" is literally 8 feet wide, it takes luck, momentum, and timing to...

Alfalfa and pintos (2016 Dolores flows)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I cannot account for the intent of the reservoir managers nor predict potentially nefarious choices. That said, at least for the NRCS graphs...

Has anyone paddled the NRS outlaw 14 0

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There was an Outlaw on our Hells trip last weekend. I got to talk to one of the owners for a bit about it as we were gearing up to leave Sheep Creek....

Westwater footage, 6,380 cfs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like it... makes me want to get on the water. That run through Skull was almost too easy. :) DanCan

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cat, Raft (http://boise.craigslist.org/boa/5571254654.html)

Whitewater Forum : Biginners

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JimmySubject: BiginnersPosted: 06 May 2016 at 4:35pmI don't know of a good takeout below the confluence of the Sky and Snoqualmie for a long ways, I would love to learn about one!

Whitewater Forum : 2016 FITW Cupdate Thread

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: TravisimoSubject: 2016 FITW Cupdate ThreadPosted: 06 May 2016 at 4:44pmThanks! If I'm right the rock will be covered this evening. I'm thinking warm days make it fluctuate a lot. Curious...

Whitewater Forum : Sky

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: cbishop1Subject: SkyPosted: 06 May 2016 at 4:15pmAnyone going this evening?

Whitewater Forum : 2016 FITW Cupdate Thread

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JayNSubject: 2016 FITW Cupdate ThreadPosted: 06 May 2016 at 3:53pm This was about 11:30 this morning. Run went great.Edited by JayN - Today at 3:53pm

Lower Owyhee Levels

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ship I got to ask if you have been the lower owyhee at these flows?? The biggest wave is at these flows is at artillery and it might be 3' tall at...

Escalante Creek May 7 or 8

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The difference between the GJ and Delta gauges is around 1300 and it has been really hot the last three days. The forecast is not supposed to go...

Whitewater Forum : Biginners

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: WilderSubject: BiginnersPosted: 06 May 2016 at 2:23pmAwesome! I'm going to do the club stretch after work today. Meeting a buddy at the lower takeout by the 428th bridge about 5pm. I'd like to do Ben Howard to Monroe or maybe to the confluence sometime too. Shoot me a text - two zero 6 9o9 9o48

Boulder County Parks and Open Space READ

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for getting this out there and I support your efforts. A government agency closing access or limiting opportunities to recreate on navigable...

Rio Chama: just got off the phone with BLM...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have run the first day at 400 and is just a bump and grind with a 14 foot raft. Pick your rocks because you are going to be on them. Duckies and...

Anyone heard an ETA on the Canyon Lands Rivermaps publish date?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just curious if anyone has talked with the guys who do Rivermaps about when their version of the CanyonLands guide book is coming out. It says is...

Alfalfa and pintos (2016 Dolores flows)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well, I'd be willing to wager that the present snowpack has been inaccurately gauged, the reservoir will reach full pool, and the Dam crew will...

Lower Owyhee Levels

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice to have a talented daughter, but of course girls are known to be smarter than boys. She hadn't ever rowed before? seams as if a badass such as...

Need to replace the fabric portion of my Bimini...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just curious if anyone here can recommend a company in Denver that can make me a new Bimini cover for a reasonable price? The raft I bought came with...

Whitewater Forum : Biginners

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: tokulSubject: BiginnersPosted: 06 May 2016 at 1:42pmWilder - I live up the street from the Powerhouse and SUP it quite a bit. I'd be very game to do the Club stretch, class 2 section of the middle-middle, etc. I am currently not working so available to go frequently but already have plans for tonight. Kelly

Lower Owyhee Levels

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dirtbagkayaker)--- Scouting is going to be your call. I feel that all rapids on the lower owyhee are over rated by a full...

Whitewater Forum : Sauk this weekend?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rshingleSubject: Sauk this weekend?Posted: 06 May 2016 at 12:13pmFor anyone else wondering, We're meeting tomorrow at 12:30 at the Clear creek bridge.

Whitewater Forum : Sauk this weekend?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rshingleSubject: Sauk this weekend?Posted: 06 May 2016 at 11:48amThat works for me. Meet Saturday at 10 at the clear creek takeout? Hopefully that's not too early.

Lower Owyhee Levels

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It bumped up from rain last week to 2000 cfs and I bet it could do that again. I know friends in the past who have had 7-10 day windows into...

Oar Locks, Springs, and washers...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DoubleShadow)--- WOW! Someone from Sawyer actually willing to talk on the phone about their products, AMAZING! I"ve been...

Glen Canyon Dam Comments Needed By May 9

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

RRFW Riverwire - Glen Canyon Dam Comments Needed By May 9, 2016 May 6, 2016 The Department of Interior is taking comments through May 9,...

Northgate Saturday

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

brian you are going to be rained on. it will get your pretty new boat all wet!!! every thing is going up

Props to Poudre Boaters: blue tank gone

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Huge thanks to the group that pulled the big blue water tank out of the river above Greyrock bridge.

front range Saturday?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Who's paddling on Saturday mid day? I was thinking about scraping down Black Rock? I would be into driving up to the Poudre as well. 303 815...

Whitewater Forum : Sauk this weekend?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: up4airSubject: Sauk this weekend?Posted: 06 May 2016 at 11:29amI would be long as it's not too early! Saturday?

Whitewater Forum : Biginners

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Scott_HSubject: BiginnersPosted: 06 May 2016 at 11:06amWilder - an evening run after work sounds great. I can't make anything until maybe next week, but will post up for hopefully next week. While I kayak, I enjoy taking the iSUP out and have run a few local rivers. I believe a few others have posted here about doing the same. When the levels get low later in the summer I hit the Powerh...

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