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New Rafting Friends - Main Salmon/Grand Canyon Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi Kathy, I sent you a PM introducing myself. My wife and I also live in Salem, OR. We have been rafting for 10 years + on family day trips and a...

Cancellation Lottery timing for Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So...just for closure we didn't get the permit, but the people who did only had 6 folks and didn't have time to plan their own trip, so they...

Whitewater Forum : Yakima 'Bigstack' vs. Regular Stacker

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: TravisimoSubject: Yakima 'Bigstack' vs. Regular StackerPosted: 04 Apr 2016 at 10:14ambig stack sucks. It's heavier and more complicated, not sure why they even sell it. +1 for the cheaper ones.

Whitewater Forum : Peshastin Creek beta?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Jed HawkesSubject: Peshastin Creek beta?Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 9:25amThis log was below the alternative take out that is on private property. If you use the Bennett take out keep your eyes open.

Drysuits 101

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mania)--- For any serious cold weather whitewater you will want the Kotatat gore-tex drysuit with built-in socks, relief...

Colorado river overnighter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Pumphouse is running 600 cfs- pretty low, especially for a loaded raft. Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Aire D Series 143 Raft - Inflatable Raft & Kayak Accessories | Backcountry.com...

11th Annual South Platte River Clean-Up

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We are excited to announce that Colorado Whitewater is hosting the 11th Annual South Platte River Clean-up on Saturday, April 23rd in celebration of...

River Hat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Check out NRS. The Gardner

Aire River Couch Mods

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Nice! There's no tipping that thing over! Was it hard for your kids to paddle it?

Jackson 2Fun plastic

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks guys. Moving on a little bit, what are the main differences in handling and feel between the original Fun, the 2010 update, and the new 2015...

Whitewater Forum : Yakima 'Bigstack' vs. Regular Stacker

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ckoontzSubject: Yakima 'Bigstack' vs. Regular StackerPosted: 04 Apr 2016 at 8:04amIMO the "Big Stack" is a terrible design. I had one for several years and was cussing it every time I used it. When you are trying to put boats on both sides it is a huge pain, the straps are always catching on the hooks. In fact, they are always catching on the hooks when you are even trying to just put b...

Whitewater Forum : Peshastin Creek beta?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ckoontzSubject: Peshastin Creek beta?Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 8:08amI can't recall where it was, I'm pretty sure it was well downstream of "Fresh Squeezed", there is a big white house with a green roof on the right bank. Large riverwide strainer, mandatory portage. Could sneak up on you if you were sleeping. We eddied left but there is a much better portage eddy on river right, we just di...

Odyssey Raft material

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great job! I thought about doing that with mine but decided I wasn't up to the challenge. Main tubes didn't look as good as yours either and it was...

bad idea? midpoint trailer roller

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

to continue with the loose PVC idea, put caps on it so when it falls into the drink, it floats. I have used this set up for several years.

Drysuits 101

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ob1coby)--- Yea, that's what I figured. I can probably have Kokatat add socks, but I doubt they will add a relief zip. Even...

River Hat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I wear a straw cowboy shaped hat, But I think of river hats to be a disposable item. Lucky if they make it through a season. they get crushed in...

Colorado river overnighter

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can anyone tell me about options that are permit free on the Colorado that would be fun for a one night over night run? We are thinking about ruby...

Fixing a skirt band

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Sew it using heavy poly thread and then aquaseal.

Rio Grande flows?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just watch. Its dropping today as we buzz

No potable water at the Westwater Ranger Station

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

the new river ranger will do an awesome job! had the pleasure of dealing with him 2 weekends ago, really nice guy. blm good job on staffing!!!

Whitewater Forum : Yakima 'Bigstack' vs. Regular Stacker

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: NateWSubject: Yakima 'Bigstack' vs. Regular StackerPosted: 04 Apr 2016 at 7:48amhttps://www.yakima.com/bigstack vs. https://www.yakima.com/kayakstacker Worth spending more on the Bigstack?

No potable water at the Westwater Ranger Station

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thank you for the compliment on our new river ranger, I am glad to hear that Norm is doing a good job!! The $15 camping fee is per camp site and...

CO/WY/UT overnight fishing float trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

^^^This^^^ The Green is among the best trout fishing in the country- and stunningly beautiful. The N Platte is like fight club..... Sent from...

CO/WY/UT overnight fishing float trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by 802flyfish)--- I've heard great things about the Gunnsion gorge. Thought it was a little technical? ---End Quote--- If you...

Enhancing the Layover Day

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Beer Hunter. Get a bucket and one beer for everyone drinking. Then with no one looking take one beer shake it up and put it back in the bucket....

A WTF!? GC regs moment

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I agree with dsrtrat. River runners is great to work with. As far as the motor goes below diamond it all depends on the W.. if there is none the...

Whitewater Forum : JP needs our help

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rebshepSubject: JP needs our helpPosted: 03 Apr 2016 at 11:31pmThanks! Just submitted my comment to FERC. I heard a really inspiring tale of grass roots conservation against govt and electricity while I was in New Zealand last month. Bring on 4/12!

Whitewater Forum : JP needs our help

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: JP needs our helpPosted: 03 Apr 2016 at 11:13pmOriginally posted by rebshepAny idea what the docket number for the FERC comments is? I got all set up to comment but I need the docket number first.Hi, thanks for commenting, it's P-14295.Cheers,Irene

River Hat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Army surplus boonie for me. Pretty cheap, has a cord to keep it on in the wind, crushable and dunkable. Pretty comfy as well. Sent from my...

Whitewater Forum : JP needs our help

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: rebshepSubject: JP needs our helpPosted: 03 Apr 2016 at 10:48pmAny idea what the docket number for the FERC comments is? I got all set up to comment but I need the docket number first.

Whitewater Forum : Dry top madness!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: osmelendezSubject: Dry top madness!Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 10:00pmSo.... I need a new dry top. I went to the local whitewater shop (Seattle) and found them to be 275$ What the fu*k? That's kind of expensive for me at this very moment and I need something before the NWCC. The gaskets of my latest dry top broke on the same day. Can someone help a brutha out? Does anyone have a dry top for ...

Snake River (Jackson) Camping Recomendations

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not exactly sure what you are after, but on 3 trips through Jackson we I've stayed at the Gros Ventre Campground (Nat. Park Service) a few mile...

Why buy a Riverboat Works frame?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Anyone see anyone loading a hyside mini max or RMR storm on top of their can for transport. I have a new Subaru Forester, so I'm trying to think if I...

Montrose WW park this weekend or soon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think the better put-in is just South of Target on the east side of the river. From Townsend go west on Otter. Park at the right turn as it...

Pacific NW boating

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here's some info about runs in Southern Washington and the Olympic Peninsula: Washington Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking | Whitewater Guidebook...