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Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Copy, Paste, Remix and Send :)Posted: 16 Apr 2016 at 11:07pmCan't forget the ongoing landslide... Blasting Two 20? Tunnels within 330? of an Active Landslide will disrupt the unstable area and be bad for water quality. Blasting debris would need to be piled up on site. Possible release of heavy metals from bedrock. The Landslide itself has taken out three cabins this winter a...

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Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Copy, Paste, Remix and Send :)Posted: 16 Apr 2016 at 11:11pmHydro Development at Sunset Falls is Against The Public Interest Hydro development at Sunset Falls is against the long term public interest of all Washington Residents, will not meet the needs of Snohomish County ratepayers, and would undermine efforts to protect several threatened and endangered species of fish. It ...

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Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Copy, Paste, Remix and Send :)Posted: 16 Apr 2016 at 10:46pm See the " File your eComment with FERC Today! " thread for instuctions on how to file your eComment. the "Sample eComments" thread is just that. A collection of letters already filed with FERC. Post yours there after you file to help others see examples of what to write. This thread, as the title implies, are facts,...

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Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Copy, Paste, Remix and Send :)Posted: 16 Apr 2016 at 10:51pmFirst here are a few facts everyone should know: -this is a run-of-river project. It is not a "dam" in the impoundment, lake making sense. Therefore avoiding the word "dam" is good. Words like "hydro development" or "Hydropower" are more succint. -the Sky is Not a federally protected Wild and Scenic River, but as a f...

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Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Copy, Paste, Remix and Send :)Posted: 16 Apr 2016 at 10:53pmTo me this is the first argument that should be the beginning and the end of the whole thing... Existing Protections -The Skykomish River is part of Washington?s State Scenic River system (RCW 79A.55) and was the first river in the state to be protected by the 1977 act. Being a free flowing river, it is also Eligible...

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Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Copy, Paste, Remix and Send :)Posted: 16 Apr 2016 at 10:55pmThese next two arguments are the two main issues... Bad Deal for the Fish Dewatering two waterfalls in the 1.1mi bypass reach would raise water temperatures in violation of the Dept. Of Ecology?s minimum instream flow law (WAC 173-507-020). Out migrating fish require the natural volumes of water provided by spring ru...

Whitewater Forum : sample eComments to FERC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: sample eComments to FERCPosted: 16 Apr 2016 at 10:36pmSo, that's starting to get above my pay grade real fast, but I think we need to include it in the dialog for sure. Now we are expanding the scope of this issue to also encompass letters to our representatives in the Senate and in Congress. Sounds like a great little side project for the summer after this comment period end...

Whitewater Forum : Sky on Sunday?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: joshcrossmanSubject: Sky on Sunday?Posted: 16 Apr 2016 at 10:39pmGot a hall pass for the afternoon-- can be at split rock at 1; anyone else going to be there? Quick lap from cable drop to split rock.

Chama Pre-permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lmyers)--- Why only look at last season's release? I have ran the Chama several times in the last decade the last weekend in...

Rafting near CO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Pine Creek on the Arkansas! It will be what you want. Woke up this morning at 10:13.

Buy now or wait

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nobody seems to have made frame specific comments. I would absolutely recommend that you get a good frame. Don't get an NRS frame. Go to a local...

Selling gear on Craigslist

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am always annoyed when a seller insists on cash when PayPal and venmo are essentially a cash transaction. Looking forward to the day when people...

Chama Pre-permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lmyers)--- Why only look at last season's release? I have ran the Chama several times in the last decade the last weekend in...

A cautionary tale on cat frames and toe bars.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

many of the frames that people proclaim to be so great, seem to have many entrapment hazards built into them. lots of tubes making nice foot sized...

Chama Pre-permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Know most reports have stated 250 was perfectly fine. Would people who have done low flow go at 175-200? Gene

Upslope storm / bear creek

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I didn't stop and get out of my car. I am pretty sure the logs in that manky rapid between no fun and first slide are still there and the one after...

Quick Bimini question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by codycleve)--- How far is it from the mount on your deck to where your cross members lay when folded flat. Sent from my...

San Juan Long Row Out; Doable?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Done it several times myself. But as everyone has said, it can be a tough one. Catch wind like we've had the last couple days, it will be a real...

Selling gear on Craigslist

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had one offer to buy a raft sight unseen. Strike 1. Grammar was obviously that of a foreigner or a complete dolt. Strike 2. They then proposed...

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The yeti 65 purchased through the pro store is a reasonable price.

Nw Montana boaters wanted

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How do you end up with a FEW permits? We live in CDA ID family of 5 and would be happy to join up. We've been wanting to float the Flat Head perhaps...

New first aid kit case

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I carry two. One small kit with moleskin, band aids, med tape, Pepto, etc., in a gallon zip lock bag within a small, see through dry bag that is...

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Attachment 11337 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11337) Frame progress today for the Storm. Sent from my...

Sea Eagle Canoe and body board?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Would never buy a SE for whitewater. Have an older explorer for loaner, class 2/3-. My trib gets all the ww use. But the drop stitch canoe seemed...

Quick Bimini question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

here is my 16" cat and I lay mine down to the rear.

Nw Montana boaters wanted

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm SW MT outside of Bozeman but travel around the state a bit. Thinking about doing a late June trip on the NF Flathead with some of the guys I know...

Chama Pre-permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by stewart242)--- Looking at last year's releases, you might get the weekend before permits are required with adequate water to...

Numbers Kayak Race Sunday May 29th at PaddleFest

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by bvwp1)--- We are being asked to start small in 2016 ( 60 paddlers ) and offer a safe and quality DR race for class 4 plus...

Selling gear on Craigslist

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Don't put your phone number in. Make them respond via email through CL. Every time I put my phone number in I get scam texts. So far, if I make...

Yampa to Green to Split June or July?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone have trip room for my 14' RMR carrying me an Dr. April? We contribute. Four Corners CO.

Whitewater Forum : sample eComments to FERC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: sample eComments to FERCPosted: 16 Apr 2016 at 1:43pm Originally posted by jP But It is Eligible for Federal Wild And Scenic status . It no longer will be if this project goes through. Some comments I've read confuse this distiction, but I almost think it helps, rather than hurts, our case. Because the Sky is in this blurry limbo zone between being protected and not. Peop...

Quick Bimini question

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How far is it from the mount on your deck to where your cross members lay when folded flat. Sent from my SM-G920V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Repairing old leak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I had a similar issue with a filed patch, I Heated the patch with a hot air gun remove then replace with a new one. see here might be of help...

Nw Montana boaters wanted

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am looking to find boating friends in the north west Montana area. I am currently living in the flathead valley and would like to connect with some...

Top 2 plastic ww sit on tops?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would say, depends on your weight, and what you want to get out of it. The DiN is one of the current best, but, good luck finding one, ...

Northgate to Benett Peak, Platte river

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Usually by July the water is < 500 cfs, which makes Northgate to Bennett very difficult in a loaded raft. You could probably do it in a ducky. At...

New first aid kit case

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I decided to pull apart my first aid kits, check meds and supplies (meds were out of date) and add a few things to the big kit. Over the winter...

Grand Junction or Montrose, Sunday Morning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

well me and a couple buddies are gonna hit it tomorrow at 30 rd around 10-11 should only take acouple hrs to get down to broadway from there so if...

Selling gear on Craigslist

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I also prefer to meet in public places. One that I was slightly suspicious about had me try something that I liked. We had agreed to meet at a...

Chama Pre-permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking at last year's releases, you might get the weekend before permits are required with adequate water to make it down...though kinda barely...

Selling gear on Craigslist

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

duh, who buys used kayaks and gear with cashiers checks? Scammers, CL is full of'm

Whitewater Forum : Boulder Drop Saturday

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Boulder Drop SaturdayPosted: 16 Apr 2016 at 12:07pm2pm @ Split Rock TodayEdited by jP - Today at 12:09pm

found camera - Upper C / Gore

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's ours! !! Thank you! We lost this two years ago. Thought it was a goner. Good karma for you amigo. Devan Johnson 720 289 1297...

New Zen L or Med

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am the same height and weight and am also considering a Zen. Would love to hear some thoughts as well. Packing it with overnight gear would be a...

Sea Eagle Canoe and body board?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wonder what the Ranger would say about the canoe? Think it would pass? It's three chambers.