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Boat Transport via Trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

When I first bought a trailer (worth their weight in gold btw) I was running my cat "squishy" because I was so afraid of heat / pass expansion and...

Whitewater Forum : File your eComment with FERC today!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: septimus primeSubject: File your eComment with FERC today!Posted: 02 Mar 2016 at 7:21pmI got Katy filing an ecomment. Keep it up. My post cards are in the mail.

Whitewater Forum : Road 300 to lower Cispus closed

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: shannaSubject: Road 300 to lower Cispus closedPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 7:30pmYou'll want to contact the email on the article as Michael has the details on the dates and such.

Lower Owyhee Tow/paddle out?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote--- Camped at Greeley on the last night and made it all the way to LG and that was after a side hike, hot springs stop x2 and ranch stop....

dry top and pants vs dry suit

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I used a top and bottom combo for my first 2 seasons up here in Montana. I went for some long swims and only got a table spoon of water in. Overall...

What kind of kayak is this?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by shappattack)--- not sure of the brand but it looks like and ocean surfing kayak, probably don't ever see those out in...

Boat Transport via Trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You'll gain about 2.5 psi between Denver and the Divide. I make sure the boat's a little on the soft side when I leave home, then usually stop at...

Whitewater Forum : Save The Sky from SnoPUD: What YOU can do

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Save The Sky from SnoPUD: What YOU can doPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 5:31pm4) File an online eComment on FERC?s eComment Page. Reference Docket # P-14295. (That?s the ?Sunset Fish Passage And Energy Project?). Any comment saying you Oppose the Dam is better than no comment at all. But focusing on one of the many reasons why this hydro proposal is a bad idea is better. Here is a ve...

Whitewater Forum : Save The Sky from SnoPUD: What YOU can do

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Save The Sky from SnoPUD: What YOU can doPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 5:25pmThe following posts outline, step by step, some of the things you can do immediately... 1) Visit Savetheskyriver.org to aquaint yourself with the issue and SIGN THE PETITION. 2) Get your hands on one of our nifty little postcards and mail it immediately to FERC. Tell FERC to Deny SnoPUD?s Draft License Appl...

Whitewater Forum : Save The Sky from SnoPUD: What YOU can do

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Save The Sky from SnoPUD: What YOU can doPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 5:27pm3) If you mailed your post card, why not get five more cards and distribute them? Easy! Everyone knows five people, right? Bonus points if they are non-boaters, extra bonus points especially if they are Snohomish County residents, as these Ratepayers will have a bigger impact with FERC. If you volunteer to ...

High water Hells

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Spaceghost)--- Shoot, sorry dirtbagkayaker. I didn't read the poster names right ---End Quote--- No worries (-: No not...

Please don't trash the Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Fire pans were implemented in the GC in 1974. We ( the commercial outfitters) were each assigned a stretch of the river to cleanup. Despite tearing...

Whitewater Forum : Minimum Green Gorge Levels

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Minimum Green Gorge LevelsPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 5:11pmwell, I have to weigh in here, given the role I've played in this discussion in the past. 1800-2000 is a decent "modern" first timer flow bracket, assuming the paddler is qualified. Which, you are Megan. But I would actually say maybe its more like 1500-1900 if you want to follow more traditional sensibilities of slightly...

Whitewater Forum : File your eComment with FERC today!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: File your eComment with FERC today!Posted: 02 Mar 2016 at 5:12pmBump.

Whitewater Forum : Swift water technician course recommendation

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Jed HawkesSubject: Swift water technician course recommendationPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 4:54pmLike chipmaney said, take a whitewater rescue course. I took the swiftwater and there is a lot of information in the swiftwater that you will never need or is not practical in a whitewater situation. For example they heavily teach the "pig Rig" which requires having a separate static line which y...

Pants/Bibs for Tall & Skinny

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Arcteryx.

Salt is on the rise.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I am interested in heading back this weekend for a day trip or two. I would probably be in my IK. Anyone else interested? Hit the water while it is...

West water 3/18/2016

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

going down westy, gonna do a mountain bike shuttle. Come hit it up

Oar Locks, Springs, and washers...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have actually seen Greenwall's frames and it they are definitely well thought out and pretty sweet setups, to the point that I am looking at...

High water Hells

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Shoot, sorry dirtbagkayaker. I didn't read the poster names right

SUP recommendations for rafters

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Read_N_Run)--- All great feedback. So 10' or longer - what about width. I assume that also adds to the stability. What would...

Dirty First Aid

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

While IV's are not needed, they sure as hell bring folks back from a hangover or dehydration in a hurry. The crew of nurses I run with insist on...

CLR

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I use a 6.0 180 in " and 1.5" OD as a hobbiest frame builder. Thats all I have. Works for me.

Lower Owyhee Tow/paddle out?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

It seems that the lake would be rising quite a bit especially with the bump in flow, which likely wont slow much though the next week. I used...

Salt is on the rise.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Salt still running amazingly great for a 9% remaining snowpack. Woke up this morning at 10:13.

Whitewater Forum : Swift water technician course recommendation

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: chipmaneySubject: Swift water technician course recommendationPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 2:32pmJust an FYI, "Swiftwater Rescue" courses are generally designed for emergency crews and fireman and such. There are certain swiftwater classes tailored to kayaking, like those mentioned above at Wave Trek and Wet Planet. You can typically find Swiftwater courses offered through Washington Kayak Cl...

Whitewater Forum : Middle Fork Nooksack Visual Beta

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: TravisimoSubject: Middle Fork Nooksack Visual BetaPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 2:32pmWhat an awesome video Nick! Good edit, makes me want to get back in there. Been many years. Was that the new Hawaii 5-0 that the orange boater worked out of the hole on? That was awesome, thought he (Cooper?) swam for sure when you cut out...

Whitewater Forum : Minimum Green Gorge Levels

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: daveSubject: Minimum Green Gorge LevelsPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 2:20pmI would say I am the expert on the Upeer Green between 300cfs and 3,000. I dont run it much over 3k, just not into the consequences of making a mistake at higher water. Since it is in my backyard basically, we run it almost every weekend...Anyway, 1,500 to 1,800cfs is a great first time level. 900 to 1,100 is an extream...

Whitewater Forum : Minimum Green Gorge Levels

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: chipmaneySubject: Minimum Green Gorge LevelsPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 2:29pmThe reason people don't like lower levels is because boats work better with current.... I don't run the green under 1800; not enough current. 1800-2400 is the perfect level with nice waves and channelization. Getting up between 2500-3500, the river becomes choppy and reactionary and more pushy. Not much fun in my o...

CLR

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Any of you raft builders out there have preferred CLR that you like working with on 1.25 T6 schedule 40? M3B Die Set - 1.660Â? OD (4.5-180) 1 1/4Â?...

Technical Canyoning day trips while rafting the Grand Canyon?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Rich Rudlow had a great GC canyoneering book out. Edit- oops, it is the Todd Martin book you have. We did some on my last trip but much of...

Lower Owyhee Tow/paddle out?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I just did Rome to Leslie Gulch and took out this past Monday, current all the way to LG. We did not use any motor or tow and simply rowed. Blessed...

Dirty First Aid

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Weekend warrior, or expedition paddler, may be somewhere in between? Have you checked out the Dirty First Aid series? Written by Daz Clarkson-King. ...

Boat Transport via Trailer

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by yesimapirate)--- It's always seemed odd to me. Am I alone on this? ---End Quote--- Your not alone. As someone who tries...

Please don't trash the Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by trevko)--- Yes, they would. Maybe not the who you think though. The NPS, at least back in the 90's, would stop at beaches...

The ultimate boot??

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

5.10 guide tennies. Very grippy when wet. Somewhat fashionable as well. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Whitewater Forum : Minimum Green Gorge Levels

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jalmquistSubject: Minimum Green Gorge LevelsPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 12:24pmOriginally posted by The NZAas (are) your read and run skills....Bingo. The cleanest line I've found in Mercury at low flows is to start RR of a large river center rock that sits near the top center of the main drop. Go just right of this rock, and work left immediately below. Basically, you're following the curre...

Please don't trash the Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by trevko)--- Yes, they would. Maybe not the who you think though. The NPS, at least back in the 90's, would stop at beaches...

Whitewater Forum : Minimum Green Gorge Levels

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: The NZASubject: Minimum Green Gorge LevelsPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 11:06amI think 1800 to 2200 is pretty great. I broke my arm in Mercury at 1400, so I am admittedly particularly biased about Mercury at lower water. That said, even with minimal skill, you will be fin in Mercury 80% of the time. But if you flip in it at those lower levels (<1500), you have a decent chance of finding a rock...

AIRE BAKraft Expedition

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by GreenWall)--- I would be more concerned about the foot long gash just after taking off. Are the sharp rocks up there just...

Please don't trash the Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Just for the sake of argument and I'm not saying no wrong was done. But would anyone be aware of this huge ecological disaster if not for the...

Please don't trash the Grand Canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by whiskey_river)--- Scary to think what the world was like before fire pans and blankets. ---End Quote--- Actually those...

Whitewater Forum : Middle Fork Nooksack Visual Beta

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: NickSubject: Middle Fork Nooksack Visual BetaPosted: 02 Mar 2016 at 8:05am Noticed the Middle Fork Nooksack section on PP could use a bit of love. : ) The clip attached is from the dam down over the weekend. (Lower Section) We've been in there around -800 and I'd consider that to be the good side of high. Such a quality run and cant wait to check out the upper section. Happy Paddling! ~...

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