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Found, EMS "mountain chair" gore fest

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 18:24

We ended up with an EMS chair after the Gore Fest slideshow.. Was in our boat.. Beleived to be Long Boater Ben's possibly. Please message if you...

Loaned paddle south canyon Sunday 23 Aug.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 18:16

Helped a swimming kayaker at south canyon who lost there paddle, loaned you my wood C1 paddle. Im guessing you got confused were to leave paddle?? My...

Deso October trip advice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 18:01

14-er should be manageable. We ran out 18 foot bucket last year with no issue, but it was a bit higher than predicted this year. Winds were less...

ELFfest 9/19/2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 17:48

Anyone on Narrows or Brown's during ELF fest? Hope to be skilled for Numbers someday, just not there today. If not probly run closer to Canon that...

Sf payette

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 17:42

Ya a Saturn (shhhhh)

Thanks Hattie for a great Gore Fest!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 17:32

Was done really well this year. Thanks a bunch. Carnage, naked streakers, band, fireworks, pig roast, free gear shwag, great weather, Class V,...

What's the deal with the Gore put-in tomorrow?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 17:28

I've launched from the bridge over the Blue (likely private property and illegal so you might not want to listen to me) to avoid the race day...

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 17:20

If you are paddling, I might see your point. Is 30 lbs noticeable on a 1200-1500 lb oar rig? The flat vs I beam floor is gonna play a bigger role...

Wildfire Deaths

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 17:04

Winds are shifting again; amazing how much of the county's air quality is affected by this wildfire season: Image:...

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 16:54

Maravia boats are pretty bomber (as far as tear and puncture resistance) but as restrac said, everyone I know that has one does have to deal with...

Newer Paddler Specific IK comparison and advice needed

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 16:41

I have no experience paddling the others but I have owned a SE380x for 7 or 8 years now. It's a good boat...the new ones have a better designed floor...

Thanks Hattie for a great Gore Fest!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 16:39

second that, thanks hattie, best gore fest ive been to, im sure next year will be even better! thanks a bunch!

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 16:34

Though stopping at Dog Island and walking around may be tempting, please remember it is very dangerous to walk around a burn scar. We have had...

Westwater footage at 3700cfs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 16:20

Thanks for the post. Looks like a sleigh ride at 3,700. The hip/hop techno seems out of place in a natural landscape. Maybe I am just getting old.

Lets see your kayak footage

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 16:18

---Quote (Originally by mdignan)--- https://vimeo.com/110486498 ---End Quote--- This is rad.

Grand Canyon of the Stikine in a 13' AIRE Raft?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 16:18

575 cms actually = great flow for a raft descent! The best "say with the raft" technique was adopted by the Russian's may a decade ago. It's known...

Move to Sante Fe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 16:15

There are no easy Class V rapids. I tried to move to northern New Mexico but was stopped by racial tension. The Spanish, Mexican, Native...

Asheville area paddling

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 15:54

Cheoah release Sept. 12th Upper Ocoee Sept. 13th

Things to check out in Flaggstaff

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 15:50

---Quote (Originally by watersarah)--- Check out MartAnnes Café for breakfast and cool art. ---End Quote--- Is that the southwestern place next...

2012 NRS Expedition E-160 value

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 15:35

Congradulations on a boat that will last you a life time. You definately scored on a boat that's only 4 years old.

Sf payette

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 15:28

Hell's Canyon is bigger water but pretty fat lines and not really that technical in comparison with staircase. The biggest hazards in Hell's are the...

Aerial Drones and wilderness rivers

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 15:14

Apparently eagles and geese don't like them either. Australian Eagle Takes Out Drone in Midair...

Lets see your kayak footage

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 15:13

https://vimeo.com/65475895 https://vimeo.com/72340601

Westwater footage at 3700cfs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 15:10

Nice. And you got introduced to Magnetic Wall below Sock-It-To-Me. DanCan

Whitewater Forum : Ouch!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-24-2015 at 14:53

Author: megspkSubject: Ouch!Posted: 24 Aug 2015 at 2:53pmOk that video made my face hurt. I'm fairly certain that 2:15 mark is local boater Jeremy Bisson getting ejected from his boat......

Sf payette

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 14:22

Mattchu - were you in a blue raft with another person?

Whitewater Forum : Ouch!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-24-2015 at 13:53

Author: jalmquistSubject: Ouch!Posted: 24 Aug 2015 at 1:53pmLot's of carnage in this short clip. Keep a close eye out for the kayak launching up out of the base of the falls at about the 2:15 mark. WTF?! http://unofficialnetworks.com/2015/08/must-watch-absolute-kayaking-carnage-boater-beater-bitch

Fastest GC non-moto raft descent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 12:28

I was able to check out the night before my launch in December a few years ago. Left Lee's in the dark and got to each camp early. Below Buckfarm,...

Thanks Hattie for a great Gore Fest!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 12:26

I wants to give a big shout out of thanks for all the hard work Hattie and her friends put forth to pull off an excellent festival. I know a lot of...

Whitewater Forum : East coast WW forum?

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-24-2015 at 12:19

Author: EllingferdSubject: East coast WW forum?Posted: 24 Aug 2015 at 12:19pmWV Creek Visuals on FB is a good place to find boaters if you are headed to WV, which you should be. Also, swimmers anonymous is a group that is mostly comprised of east coast boaters. I think there is a DC site called paddle prattle at the site monocacycanoe.org.

Asheville area paddling

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 12:11

I'm looking at September 11-14. Might try to hit up NOC while we're down.

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 11:32

Easiest way to upload them is to click the "post reply" on the bottom left under the last post. Then go to "manage attachments" and choose the files...

Things to check out in Flaggstaff

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 09:43

Check out MartAnnes Café for breakfast and cool art.

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 05:16

I docked at Dog Island yesterday and took a bunch of pictures of the sad carnage but will post them if someone can briefly tell me the easiest way to...

Grand Canyon River Runners needed!

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 05:01

I can go!! Been there,done that. I will take good care of my passengers. Let me know. Johnrwells@yahoo.com.

Runs or playwaves near bellingham WA.?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 04:12

The Thompson river would be about a 3 1/2 hour drive for you but it still has a fair amount of water (17,000 Cfs +/- ). If this option interests you...

GC Poll - Takeout?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 04:08

---Quote (Originally by Doubledown)--- The Grand Canyon doesn't end until Grand Wash at 277.... ---End Quote--- 10-4! If you have to ask you...

Surf in Riggins/Main Salmon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 04:06

I'm coming from OR to do a Main trip and I'm wondering if there is worthwhile surf in the multi-day stretch, or nearby. Sounds like the mill wave is...

Rivers near Mt. Lassen, CA

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 03:41

Looking at American Whitewater, it mentioned the Pit River. This is Dam Release for the Power Plants along it apparently. Never been there, so only...

Lets see your kayak footage

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 03:39

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A10UQBegXuM

Fastest GC non-moto raft descent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 03:37

I am still baffled by the low amount of flaming in this short trip discussion. I will also add that the rangers can be unpredictable no matter...

Lets see your kayak footage

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-24-2015 at 01:51

https://vimeo.com/131969465