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Worst Beta/Sandbag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jeffsssmith)--- It's not class V. Maybe class IV at higher flows. Wood hazards exist which add danger but don't increase the...

Dolores boating this year?!?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Issip)--- The data I see (snowpack, weather, McPhee current level) suggests to me that we need more snow than what seems to...

Westwater - at 3500 in mid March, advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by dogalot)--- Panama Red - I've always run Skull right to left. ---End Quote--- You are indeed correct. I'm sure that's...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Mattchu)--- Snagged a 5/26 selway cancellation this morning. Hopefully it won't be too high. ---End Quote--- Very good...

Westwater - at 3500 in mid March, advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks, Andy. We are doing an over nighter, but not running rapids until Sunday. So, we are not in a rush to get on early. I appreciate the SITM tip,...

App for drone mapped river & creek runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Rapids definitely change dramatically with flows, this is more to access the entire run/area overview with a swipe. Let's put this in a different...

Worst Beta/Sandbag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Phil U.)--- The New Testament failing to call the Virgin Narrows class 5... ---End Quote--- It's not class V. Maybe class...

Smith river permit trade?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yeah, trade, not so much. You should EASILY be able to get an early April Smith cancellation. Just keep calling. I know we put on the 10th last...

Whitewater Forum : Upper Wenatchee River Access

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: otterendSubject: Upper Wenatchee River AccessPosted: 17 Mar 2016 at 10:22amChelan County PUD is accepting comments on a proposed $200k improvement project to construct parking and toilets in Plain, Washington for the upper section of the Wenatchee River from Plain down to the Highway 2 bridge at the top of Tumwater Canyon. This is a laid back section of Class 1/2 water, perfect for intr...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Snagged a 5/26 selway cancellation this morning. Hopefully it won't be too high.

Worst Beta/Sandbag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The New Testament failing to call the Virgin Narrows class 5...

Old style Puma

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am looking into an old style Puma. I have paddled a new style and loved it. Does anyone have experience with the older boats? Good,bad or...

Smith river permit trade?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Trading is not allowed, your only option is to keep calling in and hoping there is a cancelation for that specific time you are looking for.

Westwater - at 3500 in mid March, advice?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Launch time depends on a few things. Rapids 1St day? Motor? I'd take that deal n crawfish, then drill that ole devil in the ass.

Hauling firewood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use a cheap wally world dry bag. It works great for trash and recycling after the wood is gone.

Westwater this weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I always struggle with Sock It To Me... I think it is often because I am so focused on Skull that I "relax" and then dive in to Sock It To Me and it...

Coolers that rest on frame

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Got mine and the first thing I noticed were the single rivet attachment of the latches. Seem pretty flimsy. Fit and finish is decent. A little less...

App for drone mapped river & creek runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The legality can be be covered in most areas through FAA exemptions, COA's, and letter's from the forest service or other land managers. The point...

Hauling firewood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use military duffle bags usually 20$ or so at army surplus stores. Don't get the extra large ones by the time you load it with wood you'll need a...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

July 14, 16, 21, 22, 27, 29, Aug 4, 5

Worst Beta/Sandbag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In a small eddy above a large, misting horizon line on a steep stout big volume river in the Altai...In a thick Russian accent, the beta given before...

Upper Gunnison

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know a few people that have been running the town stretch. They say North Bridge to McCabes is good to go i.e. no ice, good fishing. looks a little...

App for drone mapped river & creek runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Interesting idea, but as you have already gotten some negative feedback perhaps not an easy sell for private boaters. I also am curious about the...

New Rafting Friends - Main Salmon/Grand Canyon Trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You should do your best to get out of whatever else you have planned, a Salmon AND a Grand trip would be pretty freekin awesome. Plus the Grand trip...

CO Water Levels

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There will probably be enough water in the main stem Arkansas to enjoy some III-IV+ on Pine Creek and Numbers, but historically our creeks don't come...

Leather or Cloth seats (Which are better)

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I made a wet storage "closet" in the back of my van. It's got a solar powered ventilation fan for fresh air flow and a drain in the floor. It doesn't...

Upper Gunnison

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think everything in the Gunnison Valley is going to be cold still. The area around Hartman Rocks has a bit more of a desert feel and will hold much...

Upper Gunnison

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Osseous)--- Anybody want to share a favorite area to camp nearby? Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app...

Ruby Horsethief

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Splitrock

App for drone mapped river & creek runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

First off they wouldn't be flown within your "whacking range". Just because there's a bunch of idiots flying their toy drones everywhere and annoying...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by mattman)--- That site should be scrapped. (wreck.gov) So I went to look for deso cancelations before 6 this morning, and...

Colorado boating at the end of April.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by formerflatlander)--- Agree with myers opinion on Ark. Native flows til runoff starts in mid May for trout fishery. They...

Smith river permit trade?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Those are the weeks I requested off and put permits in for. Monday through Friday seemed like a safe bet. Sad first post... Tight lines my friend.

Worst Beta/Sandbag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"I know this rapid is new, but we don't need to scout.... Third wave looks like a hole, but isn't. It will be fine. Just follow me." A...

App for drone mapped river & creek runs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm looking for feedback and ideas on a potential new venture for our company. The plan is to develop an app as a platform to provide low altitude...

Worst Beta/Sandbag?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

All right lets hear it, no names needed unless they need a burn. (here, on MB?) whats the worst River Beta you have ever received? You know those...

Whitewater Forum : William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"Posted: 16 Mar 2016 at 9:44pm Originally posted by irenenIt's a mix, isn't it? You are right Irene

Whitewater Forum : William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: William Nealy's book - "KAYAK"Posted: 16 Mar 2016 at 9:20pmIt's a mix, isn't it? If it was just the user everyone would use the same type of boat and no one would post on here asking about the new 'whatever' (new Mamba, new Nomad, Tuna, etc.) or asking about opinions on bent shaft vs. straight, you name it. And there appear to be tons of opinions.

Fall San Juan

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You'll be fine. "your going on an 8 day trip from sand island to clay hills" what a commercial san juan guide said, when I told him I'd never run...