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Min level to packraft escalante, Fence to Coyote

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hello What is the min level someone has run the Escalante from Fence to Coyote? Please be sure to clarify in feet on the gage and cfs as there has...

janurary grand canyon trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

On our December 2013 trip we had a giant fire pan...definitely a must...bring extra ash cans and stay warm. On both of my trips I skipped the tent...

Escalante Creek Snow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Alberto's running it tomorrow. The sheep are out.

Triple falls first drop in rockwood box

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Jmack, thanks again for the videos but doesn't one run right of the rock? I think the river must have changed since I rowed a 7.5 ft wide cataraft...

To drain, or not to drain?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by curtis catman)--- Elk, he said he does not have ANY ice melt to water in 10 days. So either he only goes in sub freezing...

Whitewater Forum : MM Road update?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: megspkSubject: MM Road update?Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 5:09pmI just make sure to check the WSDOT website if I'm looking to hit the Middle Middle. Or Google "Middle Fork Road Construction". Last week it was open, it got closed a few weeks ago due to a new landslide, but I'm not sure if they are "finished" with the project.

Triple falls first drop in rockwood box

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

While I'm recovering from my heart transplant, I'm trying to relive some of my "glory days" on river. I ran the Upper Animas, including the Rockwood...

To drain, or not to drain?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by rwhyman)--- Try this test at home. Fill your sink with cold water. Get two equally sized packages of meat from the...

Permit Denial

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by jbomb)--- What service do commercials really supply? Only convenience. Every single person doing a commercial trip has the...

Let's build a trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Attachment 11122 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11122)Attachment 11123...

Thigh hooks or lean bars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I personally prefer standing. Better view. I have used the lean bar for a long time but now use a thigh hook. I prefer the thigh hook. Yes your line...

Illinois Shuttle

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

We've had Brad drive shuttles for the North Smith before, I hadn't even thought of him. Thanks!

Union Chutes plan!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

good to see union is getting some love. I always thought that place had so much potential, though back in the day I never imagined that people on...

Let's Talk About Myanmar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Yeti check out the Bolivian 1st D thread...sez a team of Kurt Casey,Rocky Contos,and Greg Schwendinger,are headed to explore in Myanmar.These 3...

Let's build a trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have a trailer that I'm having modified, but it seems it might be easier just to build one the way I want. 14 foot raft NRS with self bailing...

To drain, or not to drain?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by GreenWall)--- Exactly,so morale of the story is just because you think you see a jackass doesn't mean it doesn't have all...

To drain, or not to drain?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by GreenWall)--- Exactly,so morale of the story is just because you think you see a jackass doesn't mean it doesn't have all...

To drain, or not to drain?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by zbaird)--- So the info is straight from an african jackass? ---End Quote--- Exactly,so morale of the story is just because...

janurary grand canyon trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Prepare for below freezing days to 70's. Passengers will want dry top/suit. I could never wear one while rowing but lots of folks do. As you said,...

FOUND: Bilge pump on Browns Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Found a bilge pump on Browns canyon March 8 at the bottom of Zoom Flume. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Sell your photos...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Curious if you have any river pics of the Yampa (Bear) in the Flat Tops?

Whitewater Forum : MM Road update?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Portage BroSubject: MM Road update?Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 1:07pmOpen last Sat but potholes were the worst ever. With all that construction going on would it kill them to drop a little gravel in the worst spots?

Whitewater Forum : Wave Sport Seat

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: WA-BoaterSubject: Wave Sport SeatPosted: 09 Mar 2016 at 12:55pmIf you can't track anything down. I have a seat out of a Nomad 8.5. Darren 253 549 3ninefor5

Thigh hooks or lean bars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by FlyingDutchman)--- Cons: gets in the way. Pros: makes it easier to stand up while casting or spotting. If you have a...

10 Ways To Fall In Love With Paddling Again

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

10 Ways To Fall In Love With Paddling Again Kirstie Macmillan gives us a run down on how you might get some inspiration to get out paddling that...

Alternative to Carlson Pump?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Any serious boater should just buy the 4 or 5 in Carson barrel as their first pump. I started with a Wonder Pump and then bought the NRS 5in barrel....

effing bent oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by deeznutz)--- Attachment 11088 (http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11088)Attachment 11089...

To drain, or not to drain?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So the info is straight from an african jackass?

Chama - Think I can take a 16' Rivercat through?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'll be running it Memorial Day weekend in a 14' Aire Ocelot and have run it as low as 450cfs with this cat. No problem unless overloaded. Should...

Sell your photos...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I know we all have some great photos from all our kayaking travels. Do any of you sell your photos? I do pretty well on Fine Art America/Pixels. Here...

janurary grand canyon trip

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

haven't done a winter trip, but always liked starting with this list: Gear List! | Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association...

Whitewater Forum : MM Road update?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: outdoorjunkie88Subject: MM Road update?Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 12:20pmIt was clear last I was on it a couple weeks ago. The roads on rough shape due to potholes but it's not blocked off anymore.

1st D in Bolivia

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here is a good write-up on a first D done by Kurt Casey and crew: Kurt Casey: A 400-mile first descent of Bolivia's Rio Pilcomayo | Steamboat...

Thigh hooks or lean bars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

While fishing you are usually standing facing one side, then hook a thigh - it stops you from falling in each of the three ways you typically could...

Alternative to Carlson Pump?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Depending on the size of craft you are inflating, I would just buy the pricey pump. When I bought my boat (12' Maravia) I was advised the same. I...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hard sell, value aside who's gonna buy that? At that price point you can build just about any dream boat/frame/trailer. Sent from my SM-G900V...

Whitewater Forum : MM Road update?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: erikSANDSTROMSubject: MM Road update?Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 10:44amPor favor, what is the deal with the MM road? Is the construction completed below Concrete Bridge? Gracias.

Thigh hooks or lean bars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Cons: gets in the way. Pros: makes it easier to stand up while casting or spotting. If you have a good floor and are smooth with the oars, you...

effing bent oars

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Learch)--- No more Sawyer for you? Are they gonna make it or not? I was at the OWA meeting spoke at last year. ---End...

Worst deals out there.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

That trailer is sexy. Can I buy that separate from the $11,000 raft?

DIY helmet

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

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

To drain, or not to drain?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I usually freeze anything that can be frozen, which includes 1/2 & 1 gallon containers of water which serve as blocks of ice and as they melt off,...

negative cooler advertising

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Riverman4utoday)--- When you get it, post a review/photo's. Hoping they step up into the larger coolers, but could be...

Chama - Think I can take a 16' Rivercat through?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Unless you are seriously overloaded, my bet is yes. Just be sure to stay in the channels. On the other hand, I would be sure the release...

Expedition: Short For Epic? Rio Manso, Chile

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The first part of the gorge section is where our friend John Sullivan was killed about 14 yrs ago, RIP. It takes awhile to get through. Camping...