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Deadwood

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 19:49

I thought I'd pass this trip report on from our local email list. I've never run this, but this is a report from August 2015. No info on shuttle...

RPM knee comfort, RPM parts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 19:21

Eric - I've got a box of mini-cell that's good for padding. If you want to try making old-school thigh/knee braces, give me a ring and bring it by....

PFDs found on the Upper C

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 18:05

We have 2 PFDs unclaimed at the Colorado River Center. A kokatat found in the bushes at State Bridge landing and an NRS marked only with "Mowgli"...

RPM knee comfort, RPM parts

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 18:00

Thanks! That removable black cowling that hooks out over the knees/thighs...I wonder if one from your scavenge boat would fit the RPM. If I had...

Westwater No Shows...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 17:24

The Middle Fork Salmon no show/no cancellation penalty restricts you from holding a permit for 3 years in addition to keeping your $. westwater is no...

Westwater No Shows...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 16:21

Without a written policy i would say it means the permit holder has paid for the privilege, entitlement just often means unearned so i stray from...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 16:14

Image: http://images.craigslist.org/01010_hsQaKvLQTJy_600x450.jpg Pretty good deal on duckys in GJ....

Fastest GC non-moto raft descent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 16:00

Great read about the fastest in a Dory. Check it out. Savages!!!

Hole/Sorry Sammy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 15:45

Solitary confinement is cruel but unfortunately not unusual punishment. Prison reform is needed, but a large segment of our society are increasingly...

Gore Fest 2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 14:49

Didn't a front ranger win the Vallecito race this year?

Missoula-Can someone loan me 6 crew paddles this weekend

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 14:32

This guy's obviously cleaning house, you might be able to work out a trade.. Carlisle Paddle (http://missoula.craigslist.org/spo/5176776659.html)...

Arkansas / Gentlemen of the Road

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 14:20

14' rafts can be run at this level, but mandatory getting stuck in several places, ducky's and small cat's/ rafts would be more fun. !6' cat w/...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 14:07

That was a truly amazing video, the kind of stuff you see professionals taking. Thanks for posting!!

Chit Chat : New Paradise???

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-21-2015 at 14:04

Author: jalmquistSubject: New Paradise???Posted: 21 Aug 2015 at 2:04pmMy understanding is that paddlers still get free access to the trail, thanks to the WKC... But it does sound like they're opening it back up to anyone with a crisp $5. This is nothing new - back in the 80's and early 90's, the paradise area in summer was a total heshen hang out. Food, drink, swimming, cliff jumping, etc. Good...

Wildfire Deaths

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 13:40

---Quote (Originally by cataraftgirl)--- So sad to hear of the firefighter deaths. They are brave folks to do the work they do to protect people's...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 13:30

Took me awhile to orient myself with the video, hipho, but that is amazing. Thanks for posting it.

Fastest GC non-moto raft descent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 13:20

fdon, Thanks and Kudos! It's looking like there will be 5 of us. I will be leading the charge in my magic RPM MAX, and the Atomic Athlete...

Urgent support needed for Uganda Freestyle Kayak Team

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 12:59

Hey guys, we've got some fellow boaters in need. I'm a US boater living in Uganda and have a big request for my friends here on the Nile. As you ...

Fastest GC non-moto raft descent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 12:22

---Quote (Originally by DoStep)--- So far, all trips 9 days and less mentioned herein have been in the summer. What is there in January for light,...

Wildfire Deaths

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 11:55

Fighting fires is about like the war on drugs...a waste of time, money, and resources.

Chit Chat : New Paradise???

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-21-2015 at 10:03

Author: megspkSubject: New Paradise???Posted: 21 Aug 2015 at 10:03amSo disappointing!! I thought there was an agreement with the paddling community and the owner? So if you aren't hiking....you don't have to pay? ;)

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 06:51

We were camped in the Mee Canyon campground (I think Mee #4 or #5) and I was excited to shoot a timelapse of the milky way since we were one day past...

Arkansas / Gentlemen of the Road

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 06:23

We are headed that way this weekend. We decided to leave the raft (14'er) at home, and take the duckies. We were there last year earlier in the...

Boating in Europe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 06:17

Sweden have a lot of good kayaking. The big rivers in the north (Vindelalven, Pitealven, Kalixalven) usually work from may to october. The creeks in...

Gore Fest 2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 05:32

---Quote (Originally by jmack)--- Durango crew is in route. Autographs an photo ops will be available at designated access points. We thank you in...

Hole/Sorry Sammy

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 05:22

I Need to apologize to the Buzz, Andy and Sammy about the post dealing with my nephew being in solitary confinement. I was having a bad day and when...

Combat roll dislocated ribs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 05:04

Great points mattman and d.e. Thanks

Morning Ark run 8/22

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 04:50

I'm coming out to the music festival in Salida this weekend and would love to get on the water. Preferably Pine Creek/Numbers or Royal Gorge, but...

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 04:45

---Quote (Originally by wildh2onriver)--- I thought that they ended the fall sale? Also, there may be a bit more room in a diminishing tube design,...

Wildfire Deaths

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 04:41

Oddly enough in Oregon we have had 2 major fires that were human caused. Don't take that wrong, many more have been lightning caused, I watch the...

2012 NRS Expedition E-160 value

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 04:38

Personally, I would run away to the nearest AIRE boat for sale. If you must have it, be sure to check the baffles before you buy.

Wildfire Deaths

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 04:23

The Twisp Fire that killed three people this week is part of a larger complex that quadrupled in size in less than 24 hours. That is a massive leap...

Arkansas / Gentlemen of the Road

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 04:08

Hey guys. I'm new to the community and the rafting world. I have a 16' oar cataraft that I've taken on the upper Colorado a handful of times. I am...

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 03:29

Elkhaven has a sweet 15' sotar. Not sure what model but she carried wife two boys and all the fixens and kept a nice profile in the water.

Westwater No Shows...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 03:10

Ok, maybe just a 5 yr ban. When an individual "wins" and pays for that permit, he/she takes on some responsibility. One of which, I believe, is to...

Lower Taylor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 03:00

---Quote (Originally by EriePerchJerker)--- low, but still trying to go anyone wanna kayak the upper T? class iv boater thats ran a small portion...

Combat roll dislocated ribs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 02:40

d.e. brings up a good point about core strength to, back and rib problems happen less if your core is strong.

Combat roll dislocated ribs

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 02:26

Get used to it. Once your rib heads start poppping out and you continue to play boat it can become a chronic issue. Mine have been doing for twenty...

Lower Taylor

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 02:04

If you're a class IV boater than you should be able to cruise down and boat scout everything. Almost all the lines are clearly visible. The...

Gore Fest 2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 01:54

Durango crew is in route. Autographs an photo ops will be available at designated access points. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this...

Salmon River Smoke

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 01:29

Just got home today. Put on the 13th. Had lightning the night of the 13th and a microburst the night of the 14th or 15th. Trees snapping sounded...

2012 NRS Expedition E-160 value

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 01:16

If they don't take off most of the 1k you have already spent that is crap. Also if they charge you any more than 70% of full retail that is crap....

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 00:33

The names of any juveniles will not be released to the public. In fact, juveniles generally cannot be criminally charged in the federal system. The...

Need Help: Maravia or Sotar

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-21-2015 at 00:25

---Quote (Originally by galljr13)--- Thanks for all the info. Somehow I am still on the fence about diminishing tubes but most likely going with...