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Whitewater Forum : Then theres this guy

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: tiziakSubject: Then theres this guyPosted: 23 Mar 2016 at 4:58pmThat's true. At least he didn't know how fu*ked he was.

Best (and cheapest) Options for Warmth

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Warning: Long and detailed response I have four kids ages 8-16 and they all started rafting and kayaking very young and over the years I've...

Reshaping an oldschool kayak

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We used to play around with modifications quite a bit using a home built rack that looked a lot like a ladder and used cam straps and sand bags for...

Dagger Kingpin or equivelant playboats?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So update... I've tried a few boats now. Older Super-star... not the flavor. Dagger G-force 6.3... kind of close but outfitting was miserable and...

Hells Canyon/Lower Salmon combo

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

already a recent thread on this. Take out at pittsburg and then do the lower salmon to Hellar. Then do the Wallowa/Grande Ronde from Minam to Troy...

SW Montana Get Together

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd like to propose a Montana "Buzz" get together. I've been chatting with a bunch of folks over the last few months and have been thinking that a...

Trailer Porn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like your oar stowing system

Motorcycle shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Oh ya, a ts100 would be great.

Whitewater Forum : Weekday Middle Middle!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: JayNSubject: Weekday Middle Middle!Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 1:35pmIt sounds like some folks are meeting at the takeout at 5:15 today.Unfortunately I've gotta bail on today. I'll be out there tomorrow for sure.

Front Range/Royal Gorge

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Go to BV and drop in to CKS. Buy a dry top. Go to BV's and Salidas play parks and hone your skills and meet new paddlers! The rest is history.......

Trailer Porn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello, After getting inspiration from a 2012 post on MB, it is my turn to share my cheap trailer modifications

Motorcycle shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm tossing around the idea of picking up a lightweight motorcycle to run shuttles this year on certain runs. Just curious who uses a motorcycle for...

info - kayaker - grand canyon - no permit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by TysonSmith)--- Buck, We actually met this guy when our group was camped at Surprise Canyon... ---End Quote--- Galdabar!...

Whitewater Forum : Weekday Middle Middle!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: bigboofSubject: Weekday Middle Middle!Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 12:14pmi'll be there 5:30ish if that works

Snotel/Flow advice re: lower Owyhee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Longtime lurker, first time poster... wondering if anyone with experience interpreting snotel info could chime in on the likelihood of 2000+cfs @...

New Mexico Rafting - multi-day?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The closest thing to what your looking for (without hiking in or out) is probably White Rock Canyon. Class II-III for the first half, and class flat...

Prussik rope sizing for z-drag

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

.02... Ive done some pretty serious pulling on 7mm prussiks on a wet 1/2"" line. No slip and no fail. Bigger than 7 risks a slip on wet 1/2"...

Best (and cheapest) Options for Warmth

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

lol cheap I wish Ive tried most options if you're really wanting to be warm you know what you need (drysuit) if you want a slightly less expensive...

Whitewater Forum : Afternoon sky or stilly?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ZakWSubject: Afternoon sky or stilly?Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 10:59amThere is a group meeting at split rock at ~5 if you're interested

Best (and cheapest) Options for Warmth

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Warmth = happiness on the river. On the cheap, find a used women's dry-top and replace the gaskets yourself if needed ($100). Under the fleece, wear...

For anybody planning a trip with strangers...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just finished listening - Great story. I loved to hear that you would do it again! Throughout the tale, I was thinking - this is one of those...

Chaco's rubbing through skin

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by elkhaven)--- I'm a long time Chaco wearer, converted from Alps when they quit making them... I pretty much wear them as...

Whitewater Forum : I got Postcards- help me get rid of them

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: I got Postcards- help me get rid of themPosted: 23 Mar 2016 at 10:16amOriginally posted by ConradLillenessIs there printable PDF version or template of these postcards we could distribute via email or facebook? Might help those who can't get their hands on a postcard be able to print and mail them.-ConradLet me see what I can do with getting a shareable format together.

Whitewater Forum : Afternoon sky or stilly?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: outdoorjunkie88Subject: Afternoon sky or stilly?Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 10:26amAny interest in running stilly laps or a sky lap this afternoon? Meet at takeout around 3-4??

Whitewater Forum : I got Postcards- help me get rid of them

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ConradLillenessSubject: I got Postcards- help me get rid of themPosted: 23 Mar 2016 at 9:50amIs there printable PDF version or template of these postcards we could distribute via email or facebook? Might help those who can't get their hands on a postcard be able to print and mail them.-Conrad

Family Friendly Multi-days in MT and ID?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Missouri below the dams and the Big Horn are very similar. Both tailwaters loaded with fish and people. Both also get very weedy by mid July. ...

New Mexico Rafting - multi-day?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

NM doesn't really have anything that long that is reliably raftable. I would call the Taos BLM office and look into cancellations for the...

Prussik rope sizing for z-drag

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Got a helpful pm containing some good info that I thought would be good to share. After a little research and considering my particular application I...

For anybody planning a trip with strangers...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Listened to the podcast, thanks for sharing. I think all of us have those stories and that's why most of us still boat :) Glad you came out alive,...

Phantom passenger exchange experiences?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There are two camps at Cremation and often 2 to 4 groups sharing camps because of exchanges. Never had an issue sharing. Can actually hike...

Best (and cheapest) Options for Warmth

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Kayakers, I am debating the best and most affordable option for how to outfit my son for warmth. In past years we have waited until later in...

First multi-day kayaking trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Rogue is a great fit. Warm water, even in June it isn't bad, typically really nice weather, and not too hard to get a permit in June. Just have...

Chaco's rubbing through skin

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- Sounds like you could have a piece of thorn or something in the webbing, I have had that happen once or twice....

Whitewater Forum : Then theres this guy

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: NateWSubject: Then theres this guyPosted: 23 Mar 2016 at 9:07amProbably best to be so clueless as to not be scared.

Whitewater Forum : Sultan release?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: okeefeSubject: Sultan release?Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 9:15amAnnouncement of release in April: http://www.snopud.com/PowerSupply/hydro/jhp/jhprecreation/whitewater.ashx?p=2118

Phantom passenger exchange experiences?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by B4otter)--- As for hiking, Bright Angel brings you right up to the Village and is a little less steep, but longer - and...

recreation.gov

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

With Deso the trick is to just put down a couple of people and add more as needed as it is priced per person, unlike the Yampa which is a flat rate....

Hells Canyon/Lower Salmon combo

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We have a permit for Hells Canyon in mid-July. We are driving a long ways for the trip so would like to maximize the number of on water days. One...

New Mexico Rafting - multi-day?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi all, we live in CO and struck out totally on the permit game this year, so we're looking to expand our horizons a little and try something new....

Whitewater Forum : JP needs our help

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: JP needs our helpPosted: 23 Mar 2016 at 7:58amJP is almost singlehandedly masterminding the drive to get comments in to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about the Sunset Falls Dam Project. This is what my inbox looks like these days (below) because I'm on the comment notification list - the one-liner top entry is for 62 (SIXTY-TWO!) separate comments receiv...