Kayaking in Bozeman/Storing a kayak in College
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Caleb, bring your creek boat! Quake Lake (V), Big Timber Creek (V), Hell's Canyon(V), West Fork of the Gallatin(IV), Bear Trap (IV). There are...
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Paddling Telluride during Ride Festival July 9,10
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I'll be heading down from Montana to Telluride, Colorado for the Ride Festival on July 9 and 10. I'm looking for a paddle buddy or group kayakers to...
Lost \ Found \ Stolen : Lost paddle
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: megspkSubject: Lost paddlePosted: 18 Feb 2016 at 7:57pmToday, awesome! Not that you lost the paddle, but that you got out! How was 10K on the lower?
Whitewater Forum : Class 2/2+ whitewater kayaking trips wanted
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: thad2000Subject: Class 2/2+ whitewater kayaking trips wantedPosted: 18 Feb 2016 at 7:20pmJP and Meg are both awesome people .. I would give my eye teeth to be the boater jp is.. :) I'm usually tied up on the week ends.. but for the next month any week day you have a chance to paddle I'm up for it. The big eddy is pretty stout right now for a beginner. I also read you work week days... :...
dry top and pants vs dry suit
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Totally agree on the warmy goodness too. Its like my buddy always says about goldbond on the sack, "Its like a 1000 tiny ferries kissing your...
Rule of thumb when you have to swim??
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Plus on the swifwater class, that training is invaluable, and could save your life.
Aire 156R vs 160DD
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I am still in process of figuring out what I want to build. I think that I am going to do a double rail with the outer width being around 72-74"...
Getting a cancellation on Recreation.gov
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by RiverPirate)--- So if any of you were to ask for three things form the recreation.gov site on permits and permit lotteries,...
Nex-Gen Pro-Loks
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Sent several FB messages. One today. No replies.
new raft advice - sotar or aire
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I don't have any lab proof but am absolutely convinced that urethane is best material for both puncture and abrasion resistance. My outfitter...
Lost \ Found \ Stolen : Lost paddle
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: thad2000Subject: Lost paddlePosted: 18 Feb 2016 at 7:07pmI lost a warner paddle on the Skycomish.. It should have my email on the blades (thad2000@aol.com).. It's strait shaft... black shaft, yellow fiberglass blades. Thanks.
dry top and pants vs dry suit
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Others have said it... Drysuit. I rafted and IKed in a quality Kokatat Gortex two piece arrangement for years. It did better at a few different...
new raft advice - sotar or aire
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
This may have been asked and answered, but how are you storing it? If you can keep in on the trailer, and sheltered all year, then a shiny SOTAR...
Go Pro Advice
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I use the Jaw clamp. As for batteries and other sweet gadget look at Smatree on amazon. I have 6 batteries that can be charged all at once for the...
Getting a cancellation on Recreation.gov
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by RiverPirate)--- So if any of you were to ask for three things form the recreation.gov site on permits and permit lotteries,...
Whitewater Forum : Friday afternoon boating?
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: tamsSubject: Friday afternoon boating?Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 5:56pmSomething up the Sky drainage? Anytime after 230?
Hammond take-out, San Juan Below Navajo Dam
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by JagDaddy)--- There's always cancellations on the SJ :- ) I'm doing a trip in mid/late March San Francisco to Gila or...
Rule of thumb when you have to swim??
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I'd say hang onto both paddle and boat until the boat's going to kill you. Then, hold onto the paddle until it's going to kill you. Boat's pretty...
Klamath River Dam Removal
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Riverman4utoday)--- Perhaps the removals will create new epic runs? I for one am looking forward to what happens! ---End...
Working in Clear Creek WW Park again - Winter 2016
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Daryl)--- Not sure there is much play yet. You decide. ---End Quote--- Count woulda been there....
dry top and pants vs dry suit
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by dirtbagkayaker)--- We live in to different worlds. The kayakers I boat with are more like 50/50. I feel like I get locked...
new raft advice - sotar or aire
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I call this a troll. Both brands are great. You will be happy with either.
Aire 156R vs 160DD
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by thaGoat)--- I've seen older posts about this, but wanted to see if there are any new thoughts. I'm between the Aire 156R...
Walking rapids on Main Salmon
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I have run it 1st week in September. Very straight forward. Black Creek was not yet formed then. I felt like the biggest rapids were only class...
Whitewater Forum : Class 2/2+ whitewater kayaking trips wanted
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: Matt HaverlySubject: Class 2/2+ whitewater kayaking trips wantedPosted: 18 Feb 2016 at 4:44pmYes jP - LONGER RUNS SOUND GOOD TO ME. I keep trying to do either longer or multiple laps but hardly anybody ever wants to do that. That would be awesome. Edited by Matt Haverly - Today at 4:44pm
Whitewater Forum : Class 2/2+ whitewater kayaking trips wanted
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: jPSubject: Class 2/2+ whitewater kayaking trips wantedPosted: 18 Feb 2016 at 4:20pmAwesome matt. I'm still down. I'd like to run the Pilchuck River into Snoho sometime but I'd like to make it a longer distance run from Machias or something. So maybe you want the nomad for that one? Either way- we should try to do that soon. Btw- the term is "flip" or "capsize". Tipping is what you do fo...
Whitewater Forum : MF Snoqualmie Rd
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: megspkSubject: MF Snoqualmie RdPosted: 18 Feb 2016 at 4:21pmUGH! Maybe that's why the gauge is wonky too.....too bad about the new landslide, I was happy getting my Middle Middle action on
Whitewater Forum : MF Snoqualmie Rd
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: jalmquistSubject: MF Snoqualmie RdPosted: 18 Feb 2016 at 3:46pmJust got an email from the MF Snoq road project engineer stating that the road is closed just past the Mailbox Peak trailhead until further notice due to landslides adjacent to the roadway.
Great Deals Out There
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Matty)--- 18' HYSIDE SB RAFT PACKAGE : Grand Canyon Barge - Mountain Buzz Gear Swap...
Motorin' On Down the Big Ditch; Grand Canyon Video
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hey Buzzards, Been working hard on a new video from a rafting trip last May down the GC with my folks. Give it a watch, I think it's well worth...
dry top and pants vs dry suit
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Just to reiterate for anyone still confused over the drysuit vs drytop+drypant controversy: - If you are fat, get a drysuit. The reason is...
Whitewater Forum : File your eComment with FERC today!
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: jPSubject: File your eComment with FERC today!Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 3:11pmHi to all the PPeeps- hope you're getting out on the river more than I am. As stated recently here on PP, We are at the beginning of another 90 day comment period where FERC will be taking our public input with regards to the so-called "Sunset Fish Passage And Energy Project". If you've commented in the past usin...
Whitewater Forum : File your eComment with FERC today!
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: jPSubject: File your eComment with FERC today!Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 3:11pmSome tips for writing comments... If you are tooo busy or not much of a writer, that's cool- just tell FERC you are against the dam. Apparently they don't care about the finances (what rubber stamp agency does, right?). But details about negative impacts to Fish habitat, the Landslide within 350' of where they wa...
Salt River Weekend of 02/21
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Horseshoe bend? Not familiar with that name on this run. Gleason Flat is about 22 river miles....shuttle road is rough near the take out- 4WD...
Great Deals Out There
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
18' HYSIDE SB RAFT PACKAGE : Grand Canyon Barge - Mountain Buzz Gear Swap...
Nex-Gen Pro-Loks
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by mttodd)--- Does anyone know what's up with pro-loks? Ordered (and payed) for a set back in December. Guy has told me three...
new raft advice - sotar or aire
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
I own 2 Hysides and love them. I'll leave the question of manufacturer to those with more knowledge of the Aire and Sotar lines. My question is:...
dry top and pants vs dry suit
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by dirtbagkayaker)--- No No No. not all saying your fat. Just adding a little extra to your theory of having too much bulk...
Whitewater Forum : Who wants to play Activist Tuesday at SnoPUD?
Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity
Author: jPSubject: Who wants to play Activist Tuesday at SnoPUD?Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 2:12pmWell ,we didn't need to bring torches or pitchforks. There was a whole auditorium filled with Extremely Outraged ratepayers, and while the intensity was entertaining, I have to say that listening to many peoples' stories was NOT fun. There are a lot of people out there essentially getting raped by SnoPU...
Getting a cancellation on Recreation.gov
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
So if any of you were to ask for three things form the recreation.gov site on permits and permit lotteries, what would they be?
Working in Clear Creek WW Park again - Winter 2016
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Yeah, did they ever contain that refinery leak into Sand Creek above the confluence with the So Platte.?Sand actually has at least one cool rapid and...
Nex-Gen Pro-Loks
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by mttodd)--- Does anyone know what's up with pro-loks? Ordered (and payed) for a set back in December. Guy has told me three...
new raft advice - sotar or aire
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Osseous)--- Don't you have to get all your shit out of the way of the zipper- and remove the bladder from inside the boat...
Salt River Weekend of 02/21
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Hey Buzzards, We are heading down to put in at Hwy 60 on Saturday morning and run a single overnight and then take out at 288. Is anyone else...
Walking rapids on Main Salmon
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
In case you are not sure, the normal run through Black Rocks is on the left channel, right through the middle of it. Make sure your kids are standing...
Working in Clear Creek WW Park again - Winter 2016
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by Daryl)--- Andy, a few shopping carts, old tires and some carp would certainly give it that 1970s urban Lake Erie feel....
dry top and pants vs dry suit
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
---Quote (Originally by SteamboatBORN)--- What you saying, im fat? HA! ---End Quote--- No No No. not all saying your fat. Just adding a little...
Walking rapids on Main Salmon
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Depends on the flow you are going, if you are doing the Late June - Early August freeway, then you can run any rapids. We've done it with small kids...
Costco ammo box sale
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
These made a nice storage solution for small stuff. Construction and quality was identical to a military surplus box I have had for 20 years, but...
new raft advice - sotar or aire
Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else
Don't over look used like this beauty at 5200 realize it's a a road trip but nice setup. Whitewater Raft Frame - $1350...