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Ruby Horsethief camping now through Rec.gov

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, quick is right. I did a little bit of looking around. Rec.gov has at least one daily lottery- Half Dome hiking permits. So, the...

Durango Camping Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey everyone, I was looking to get some beta on car camping spots in Durango. We will be going to the play park so somewhere close would be...

Deso May 31st launch beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We ran Deso that same week last year- hit the high water spot on. Per the ranger, as long as it's still rising, no major bugs. If it never exceeds...

Mamba or Nomad?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just get a Zet!

Westwater help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I didn't mean to offend you by any means, but the first time I showed up at Westwater's ranger station in 2006 with two IKs and 15k cfs. Ranger told...

Whitewater Forum : Cooper

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: kevinhSubject: CooperPosted: 26 Apr 2016 at 10:52amcle elum ranger district website said the road was closed 1/4 past the salmon la sac bridge when i checked last week

Is this the right fishing raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wooley Buggar--If you are a die hard fly fisherman, I'll suggest you look at a totally different option: Drift boat. Its individual choice,...

Double rail gap width?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would think that 10" would be about right. That's the distance I have on my dbl rail frame (88x74) I have a 16 foot Avon and the distance between...

Ruby Horsethief camping now through Rec.gov

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by climbdenali)--- Anybody have problems reserving a site that shows A for available on the rec.gov site? I was told by the...

Mamba or Nomad?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

my local river is more or less a Northfork-style run (on a smaller scale). No big straight vertical drops, or boofs, or slides, just continuous...

lost 4" barrel pump westwater put-in 4/17/2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Left our barrel pump at the west water put-in on April 17th 2016. It has a green barrel. green hose and bright orange tape on the nozzle. It may...

Westwater help

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My advice is to go with someone who's done it before and wait until after high water. The water will be much warmer if things don't go well and you...

Whitewater Forum : Cooper

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: oukr9965Subject: CooperPosted: 26 Apr 2016 at 9:45amAnyone know if the road to the Cooper is open? Thanks in advance.

Cross Mountain Playboat or Creekboat?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

old school playboat is the way to go. I was just in there a couple days ago. paddled my LL session+ and had a full on blast. level was around 5000....

Double rail gap width?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As wide as you can without creating a huge overhang. The numbers you gave, I'd think ~10" would be about as wide as I'd go- that leaves 52" or so...

Mamba or Nomad?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Appreciate the feedback. What I want in my old age is something that's super stable and forgiving and the Nomad this last week has proven to be just...

Whitewater Forum : File your eComment with FERC today!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JoesKayakSubject: File your eComment with FERC today!Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 8:47amBUMP!!!Time is almost up. I've been happy to see lots of comments coming in. Keep them coming! The deadline is tomorrow (4/27)!If you have already commented, please ask your friends/families/neighbors to comment as well.Share the AW video to your Facebook or other social media page along with instructions ...

Are you taking out at Diamond Creek 5/19?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking for the small private trip (8 person according to launch calendar) that is taking out at Diamond Creek on Thursday, May 19. We are larger...

Projected runoff for San Miguel?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking to do a several day trip on San Miguel and would like to hit it as close to peak as I can. Any info would be appreciated

Mamba or Nomad?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've been paddling a Nomad 8.1 (the old version) the past week on a local IV+ - V- river near my house the past week and I'm diggin' it. ...

Double rail gap width?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm thinking of converting my single rail 4-bay AAA frame (similar to DRE) to a double rail, to better support side decks and make rigging a bit...

Please Attend Utah Green River Dam Rehab Event!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A celebration of the rehab of the Green River Dam, the last impediment to boaters traveling from Flaming Gorge to the Colorado River confluence is...

Is this the right fishing raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ok! That's a hot, light, 2 person fishing machine for $2,400, Outcast Striker. Don't need to trailer it. Will handle most class 3 and also get you...

Deso May 31st launch beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Read_n_run, we will be 2 weeks after you, but you will be going at perfect time. Water will still be climbing up so no bugs. Camps will still all be...

Whitewater Forum : Sky lap

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: huckin harmsSubject: Sky lapPosted: 26 Apr 2016 at 7:25amAnyone for today, Tues26?

Oar Blade size for Aire Puma

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by doug_id)--- Hmmm never used them. Not sure I would notice the difference :-) ---End Quote--- You only notice when your...

Is this the right fishing raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm with sembob, cats are crap in low water loaded with floors and such. Save 500$ more dollars and buy a 10.5' storm. You'll be fishing skinny water...

Has anyone used a Cabelas rotomolded cooler?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

About 4 weeks ago I bought a 70 quart (tan) Igloo Sportsman at Costco for $199 -- much cheaper than I found smaller versions at our local outdoor...

Whitewater Forum : NW trip, what would u do

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ODarrowSubject: NW trip, what would u doPosted: 26 Apr 2016 at 6:39amThe Wenatchee drainage would be a good start to any trip.

Is this the right fishing raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So what your saying Coby is build your cat out to be like a raft? Nah, there is no advantage to a cat over a raft for fishing. Now those little one...

Has anyone used a Cabelas rotomolded cooler?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I looked at those for the same reason. they have grooves in the bottom of the handles for resting on a frame. It looks like a good idea but I haven't...

Boating, Blondes and Bear Spray

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good story. A few details are wrong, but I enjoyed it and it reminded me of trips recently where i was able to reconnect with and old friend.

Is this the right fishing raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oh no you didn't. Know we are going to have to debate the merits of cats and rafts again. Haha ha

Whitewater Forum : sample eComments to FERC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JoesKayakSubject: sample eComments to FERCPosted: 25 Apr 2016 at 11:11pmBelow are my comments to FERC. Feel free to use anything you like for crafting your own comments.I write today as a Snohomish County PUD ratepayer and lifetime resident of the beautiful Pacific Northwest to voice my strong opposition to Snohomish PUD's plan to build a hydropower project on the SF Skykomish River. I ...

2016 Wood chipping on CC (for Durangotangs)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And just an FYI in case you think about dropping in before it's clean. There's some badly placed wood in the lower gorge and it is really tight and...

Deso May 31st launch beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did Deso last week and there were pretty much no bugs. Some flies and a few mosquitos but nothing like it gets when its bad. I've also heard they...

Whitewater Forum : Upper Sultan Problems

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: BIGWATERSubject: Upper Sultan ProblemsPosted: 25 Apr 2016 at 10:25pmI signed up and showed up at the takeout at 8am. No one was there so at 8:30 I headed to the put in and got there at 9. I hung out at the put in for over 2 hours with the PUD guys and no one else showed up. I realize the Robe race and all, but I don't like crowds so I thought it would be a uncrowded release. But not emp...

Oar Blade size for Aire Puma

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Initially tried using 7' oars on a Super Puma, but didn't like them and bought extensions to make them 8', so go with that. I also prefer the bigger...

Is this the right fishing raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

As said, campways Hopi , it's old, it's a bucket boat and it could leak, and it probably does leak or will someday soon. Is that the end of the...

Escalante Creek Snow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by rivervibe)--- Ok, trying this upload thing... Here's the '57 Chevy Fin on Thursday the 21st. Over the weekend that log was...

Oar Blade size for Aire Puma

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks great. Is that the standard 11.5 ft puma? I've been wanting one for some time now. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Is this the right fishing raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looks like the rear bay/cockpit is too small for a fisherman. If you're using it for fishing you may as well have a reasonable 3 person layout, and...

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by PhilipJFry)--- 19 hours is all these pictures lasted on photobucket? sounds like you did some cool work... too bad the...

Has anyone used a Cabelas rotomolded cooler?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

While it is by no means made in the USA, the RTIC 65 did a great job for us on Deso this spring (a cardboard box would have done a good job of...

Snake river Jackson lake to Palisades

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Kayaks are no problem. There is no camping directly on the river. We stayed at Gros Ventre campground a few days ran a section or two as listed on AW...

Deso May 31st launch beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

From what I've heard the bugs are worst at lower waters, due to pools of standing water. I wouldn't be concerned about em. Sent from my iPhone...