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Snowpack prognosis positive

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/ftpref/states/co/snow/state/daily/co_update_snow.pdf

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Quick point on the statement about electricity only traveling on the surface of a conductor. This is only true for AC current. Not that it really...

Flip Videos ??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhkJT78RCuc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncvsoedla8o

Wetsuit thickness for kayakers/supper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a NRS 4/3mm full wetsuit (no hood) for SUPing and it's worked out great. I was worried about it being too thick to maneuver well in, but I'm...

New feature Big Drop 2?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We'll be paddling the flat water from Moab to Spanish Bottom in 2 weeks. I've been watching the water levels and they've about doubled in the past...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We have lightning detection maps. They are not always precise on ground strikes. Accuracy depends on triangulation. Can be ¼ of a mile off at...

Coolers on Woot

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd love to know how the cooler does on your trip! Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Wetsuit thickness for kayakers/supper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wouldn't go with a full wetsuit for kayaking, a farmer john style wetsuit is less restrictive. For years my boys (13/16) used farmer john...

Grand Junction 29RD wave has gone missing??!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

the raft is bad idea unless you have access to a ramp and i dont remember seeing one ik's and kayaks are generally the way to go also it gets real...

wt range for Mamba 8.1

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I paddle an 8.1 and I weigh 145lbs. I think moving the seat forward in your 8.6 should solve your problems

Grand Junction 29RD wave has gone missing??!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What would be good flow for a 14 ft raft on Plateau Creek? Also have inflatable kayaks, when does it start getting less rocky/techy

River Board information

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Warejn)--- I think the foam boards are easier for me. I have a hard time spinning the anvil compared to the foam type...

Wetsuit thickness for kayakers/supper

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

All, What is your experience on appropriate wetsuit thickness? Below are the parameters: - Full Wet Suit - Skull Cap - Booties - Splash...

Coolers on Woot

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That rope handle looks like it should work. I'm sure really any handle would do but that one has a nice squishy grip. The missing feet doesn't really...

Plateau River 2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Looking for any info from people who have run it. Anything specific to watch out for or is it clear from the bridge/turn all the way to the Colorado...

NRS basket for Big sky 123 fit 146?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by SamJS)--- How has the Engel 123 basket held up in your 146 Big Sky? I also have a Big Sky and was wanting a basket for it. ...

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Randaddy)--- I thought the rapid is called "Big Hummer", not "Big Hammer". Am I wrong? Nice video BTW. ---End Quote--- Is...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Learch)--- I will say this, I love seeing lightning when I am out in the wilderness. ---End Quote--- I was on one fire...

Upslope storm / bear creek

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

26? I'm holding out for 300. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I thought the rapid is called "Big Hummer", not "Big Hammer". Am I wrong? Nice video BTW.

Free Maravias

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I spoke with Bob at Tag-A-Long who is the source of these boats. He and his guides are going through things now. He's going to look at everything...

wt range for Mamba 8.1

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm 180 and love the 8.6. If you haven't yet try adding padding to the seat and maybe moving it forward a notch or two. It did kind of feel like...

# of people vs #of boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Depends on the crew I guess, if everyone knows everyone. Sharing people in different rafts shouldn't be a problem. If people don't know each other,...

Coolers on Woot

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It's nice to know someone else out there thought these were a good deal! I'm hoping some of these buzzards who bought mammoth coolers a while ago can...

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Alex, after watching that video I thought it was of me. :) I did the same thing as the camera boat and snapped an oar shaft in half as I pounded the...

Minimax Frame Configuration

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The perk of those boats is that they spin on a dime so I think moving your rowing position forward might compromise that. Last summer I was taught...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Learch)--- I will say this, I love seeing lightning when I am out in the wilderness. ....... ---End Quote--- Well said.

Whitewater Forum : Cascade WW Movie Night - Friday15th

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: Cascade WW Movie Night - Friday15thPosted: 14 Apr 2016 at 8:02amWe'll see you there Nick! Mike will bring his specialty, grilled penguin. JK. :)

Grand Junction 29RD wave has gone missing??!!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

For something close by, I find Plateau to be pretty fun at higher levels and better than a pool or town run. The lowest I've done it is around 700...

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by codycleve)--- What editing program do you use... I have hours of video that I need to do something with.. ---End Quote---...

# of people vs #of boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

These two were tagalongs on my last Salmon Image: http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt280/Whipski/IMG_9330_zpsxlkjtpp0.jpg ...

# of people vs #of boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran it last year on Aug 14th and there were a lot of 18ft rafts on the river. This year will have more water than last. I'm with the others. If...

New feature Big Drop 2?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There was nothing of note when I was there last month... Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Free Maravias

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Asleep.at.the.oars, I reached out to Herm as well about one, if you go I'll toss you gas money for a ride back to Denver Sent from my iPhone...

wt range for Mamba 8.1

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

AZ Boater, I paddled the 8.1 a couple times back last year, (I'm your size). I could paddle it, but it was a tight fit for shorts and just neoprene...

Coolers on Woot

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just received an 83 quart blemish from sportsman's guide. Not sure if woot will be the same but mine came with no feet and no rope handles. Not...

cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The camp is still shit. The mud factor depends on if the water has recently dropped or there have been rains. Always some degree of mud. It should...

Upslope storm / bear creek

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That is weird Who wouldn't want bear creek to run besides the gun toting land owners? Don't want bear creek to run, and miss out on the semi annual...

Hell's Canyon Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Mostly small mouth bass 8-12 " average on imitation crawdads 1-2" length. Good holes will kick out 6-12 fish in an hour.

John day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mtrafter)--- No takers at all eh? ---End Quote--- We're all on the lochsa that weekend.

Escalante Creek Snow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

FYI: I'll have the opportunity to pop on by and check on this little gem. If anyone knows it going, I'll be there probably Monday or Tuesday of...

Upslope storm / bear creek

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Approaching Weekend Storm (http://www.weather.gov/bou/aprilstorm_2016) Rad little NOAA ppt.

cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

^^^all information is welcome...

John day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

John day river is about 8 hours from missoula i think

Coolers on Woot

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There is a blemished 130Q Titan on Amazon right now. Thinking about buying it, but wanted to check on with those of you who bought one on woot a...

cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Have run Cat a number of times up to 20k. We have always scouted BD2 on the left side and BD3 on the right side. Though we might have scouted 3 on...