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Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Jim S)--- I picked up 6 lightly used Roll-a-Cots at Smith & Edwards Country Boy Store near Ogden, Utah. $20 each. A few...

Westwater - at 3500 in mid March, advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Like others, I've definitely seen a dead cow in the river but not in the Room. I had one guy tell me a story about a dead dude being in there after...

DIY helmet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

What about these? Cascade Full Cut w/ Face Mask $67...

First post choosing a frame questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by spider)--- Can the man just do some frame shopping? I spoke with S.Haller today. He's a real person with valid questions....

Whitewater Forum : Sultan release?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: okeefeSubject: Sultan release?Posted: 18 Mar 2016 at 10:41pmWorking on it. Likely end of April. Waiting for final approval but hope to be able to share next week. Keep an eye on AW website. It will be posted on the calendar page associated with the Upper Sultan as soon as I know.

Whitewater Forum : Upper Wenatchee River Access

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: okeefeSubject: Upper Wenatchee River AccessPosted: 18 Mar 2016 at 10:43pmHere is the letter I wrote on behalf of American Whitewater: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Document/view/documentid/1500/

Westwater - at 3500 in mid March, advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I haven't seen a cow but I saw a spaceship. Seriously, I think. It was red and it was completely circular and it spun clockwise like a top. It's...

Loma Boat Launch - Ruby/HT

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by DoStep)--- Launching at State Park will add less than two hours of float time (in calmer morning conditions). If you rig...

First post choosing a frame questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can the man just do some frame shopping? I spoke with S.Haller today. He's a real person with valid questions. The where's orto game is getting old.

Whitewater Forum : Tilton tomorrow

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: olyyakkerSubject: Tilton tomorrowPosted: 18 Mar 2016 at 9:14pmShould still be a good level. Shoot me a text if you're up for a run. Mark 369-789-2361

Loma Boat Launch - Ruby/HT

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Launching at State Park will add less than two hours of float time (in calmer morning conditions). If you rig there the night before, you make up...

rescue vest's

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I brought a Kokatat Centurion it was pretty nice no major complaints. I didn't care for the release being off to the left side as is with most vest...

First post choosing a frame questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm seriously interested in the aspects of frame design that would rule out class v or any other as a builder entirely. If you were serious, you (the...

DIY helmet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Full face for creeking and manky low water river running where scraping on the bottom is possible. Don't see much playboaters with a full face as it...

Whitewater Forum : CC Stilly wood

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: itchySubject: CC Stilly woodPosted: 18 Mar 2016 at 8:53pmthere's a river wide log at River level in a class I section at the top of the canyon. Just a trunk, no branches. At 5.2 you can roll under it on the far right. At higher water I don't know but so think it will float away with a small rise in levels. The rest of the run is clean and surprisingly fun at this level, steeper and more...

First post choosing a frame questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Haha! Buyer beware. There are only a few legit businesses that can resale SOTAR boats and transfer the warranty to the customer. Before buying a...

App for drone mapped river & creek runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'd def check it out if nothing else just to hype me up for the new run. Obviously , you will scout the old fashion way also but this would be cool...

DIY helmet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote--- Here ya go: Shred Ready Full Face - Mountain Buzz Gear Swap...

Fall San Juan

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Launched from Sand Island on Sept 9 2013, out at Clay Hills 8 days later. As the previous trip report shows, Jim Hardin's (shuttle) advice to "tie'm...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Makes sense. Let the biologists decide the number. Good idea. My vote for permit God goes to you.

Loma Boat Launch - Ruby/HT

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How about just camping at the take out, and rigging in the morning? Westwater has a decent camp ground( though requires a fie now) and camping at...

San Juan Campsites

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by grin1)--- We've always been partial to camps on River L, the Navajo side.....yes, you pay the extra bucks for them, but they...

Lost .50 cal on the salt River AZ

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by stuntmansteve)--- I was hoping it was a frame-mounted machine gun. ---End Quote--- I assumed it was a Barrett sniper...

First post choosing a frame questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Shit. It is greenwall.

rescue vest's

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Ronin Pro Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Lost .50 cal on the salt River AZ

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Randaddy)--- This is a disappointment. I thought here was a huge pistol somewhere on the river. ---End Quote--- I was...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have this theory, that a better way to limit number of boaters on riv during salmon migration, would be to stop offering permits for August 15-...

Worst Beta/Sandbag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jeffsssmith)--- Ya got me. But it's a sensitive subject with me. The high limit of 600 CFS was set by the Zion National Park...

Fall San Juan

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by iSki)--- Thanks for the input on the San Juan. Sounds like I cannot go wrong. ---End Quote--- The title of this trip...

Hauling firewood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I make a blue tarp burrito and wrap it with straps as well and put it in my gear hump. In the case of a flip the wood will be soaked, but depending...

San Juan Campsites

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So you are really looking only at the first couple nights for a camp. Honaker has the day hike but you could easily have at least 3 groups there.

Lost .50 cal on the salt River AZ

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Did not find your ammo can but wanted to piggy back on your thread to ask if anyone found a wallet around the private put in near the first camp...

Loma Boat Launch - Ruby/HT

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for the replies everyone. Seems like Loma would be a dicey place to leave the boat. Looks like it will add five or so miles to launch from...

First post choosing a frame questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by S.Haller)--- You are right about that, when we go over to the OP for steelhead trips those things are everywhere ---End...

First post choosing a frame questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by S.Haller)--- I am not familiar with the company greenwall is there a link to the website? Steve ---End Quote--- ...

App for drone mapped river & creek runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would buy this if it was free.

Taos Box flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Take $20 of small bills for parking/day use fees. No one observes the permit system. However it is good form to "sign in" at the LTB put in, if a...

Loma Boat Launch - Ruby/HT

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There was a day in 2015 that my boat was left unattended at Loma for roughly 6 hours. Not saying it was smart. Nor am I saying I would do this...

Family Friendly Multi-days in MT and ID?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi there! Yes, but plans have shifted a bit. I am driving out alone & my husband will fly in to meet me. I will have my dog with me and my brother...

App for drone mapped river & creek runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Although not a fan of UAVs I'll answer your original question. The issue with most aerial shots is they do not show you what your markers are at...

Hi everyone looking for little help :)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I will be seeking ffs in Thailand and am saving up at the moment I'm looking for some help to fund my ffs surgey which unfortunately isn't covered by...

Black Rock Coolers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Black Rock Coolers Improvements for 2016: new upgraded thicker rope for handles, new latches, 3 year warrantee for commercial usage, since 2013...

Lost Tent on the Lower Owyhee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by lhowemt)--- You guys are making me rethink my tent choice for next week... ---End Quote--- This is a serious concern this...

App for drone mapped river & creek runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

skilled "pilot"? Do you need to go to flight school and get a license? By this logic, is a dude with an xbox and a headset playing halo in his...

First post choosing a frame questions

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- Are you serious? There is only one cataraft king! All the rest are total jokers. Dave Scadden...

canoes in Taos and Santa Fe, NM

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi People ! i'm looking for a whitewater or / lake canoe in Taos NM so I can go enjoy the rivers and lakes around the area. Does anyone owns a...

Loma Boat Launch - Ruby/HT

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That's the first time I've been called Mr. Groover!:?

Worst Beta/Sandbag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Best (worst) beta: 'Don't follow me - you won't survive' Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Lost Tent on the Lower Owyhee

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

My tent disaster was my error. It was staked down, but the second it started getting windy I would have put some rocks inside and tied it off to the...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Not my boat. A friend noticed this for sale. Don't know if it's a good deal or not... 22ft raft...