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Steamboat- new features in the Yampa

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by ric)--- Tell them to put the A hole back the way it was when we first made... ---End Quote--- ...ew.

Tallest Waterfalls in CO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Good stuff Yeti. Can any of yall confirm that Cinnamon Falls has changed? Somebody mentioned that the "lip" had "broken off" and was in the LZ. Do...

Skiing around Eiseman Hut/Gore Range

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

"How hard" is hard to say because it's so much based on you vs. me. But, coming from 1000', I'd say it will be hard for you because of its length...

BEST DRY BAGS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

One of the true reasons why I love this digital community. Thank you to all that help companies from the ground up when they use a good new product,...

Whitewater Forum : Highwater Toutle

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: olyyakkerSubject: Highwater ToutlePosted: 13 Nov 2015 at 11:28am I have done it around 8000 and it seemed relatively manageable as I remember it.That was years ago though. It is probably one of the few things I'd be up for with the mega flows predicted for tomorrow.

R4 tripping in a ST16

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Wow! Thanks everyone for all the positive comments. At least nobody thought it was a complete dumbass idea. I am going to have to give it some more...

BEST DRY BAGS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And about the cheap plastic welder. I've sewn my own drybags and used seam seal, but plastic welding sounds much better. Another good place for...

Ultimate Kitchen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

http://www.amazon.com/CanCooker-BC-Bone-Collector-Cooker/dp/B003YFHWLI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1447441576&sr=8-3&keywords=can+cooker The can...

Help me understand this Grand Canyon Heli rescue

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I've only been down twice, but both times Hance was the scariest rapid for me- surpassing even Lava. Maybe it's the Jolly Green Giant sized rock...

Skiing around Eiseman Hut/Gore Range

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hi David, How hard is the ascent up to Eiseman? Myself and some friends are coming out there this year (from Virginia 1000 ft elev) and wondering...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

How well does it eddy hop and ferry? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Mountain Buzz mobile app

R2ing and communication

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm with climbdenali and simple man. There are two types of people I R2 with, competent experienced boaters and less experienced/newbs. With the less...

Ultimate Kitchen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Single most useful piece of on-shore river gear you can get. I use it for heating vast quantities of water in a hurry for dishes, as the heat source...

BEST DRY BAGS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The best dry bags are my homemade ones, any size I want any strap I want, just a quick order from Denver fabric, a cheap plastic welder, and yes they...

Whitewater Forum : Friday: Class 4 - 5 Paddling

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: NickSubject: Friday: Class 4 - 5 PaddlingPosted: 13 Nov 2015 at 9:15am Thanks for the offer Rose but I think we're ralling to the Pilchuck. Say hi to Chase for meow! : ) A few are stopping by my place then we're planning to leave Snohomish around 10:30 or sooo. Keep me posted if your able to join?!? If you haven't seen the news this a.m.... check out Q13s report at Big Ed of the Sky. Ha...

editing classifieds

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I would like to add a photo to my class. ad. but see nothing on how.

Holy S*** the san miguel's running

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Think it actually is a false reading, sorry. But damn that would be cool to get on the miguel again this year!

Loveland whitewater center?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote--- boondoggle ---End Quote--- Sure, but it'll be fun to have if/when it comes together. For better or worse, most large developments get...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The Force is sweet. Small Pelican stowed above the back float bag and water bottle(s) up front is plenty for day trips. You're probably not going to...

Whitewater Forum : Border Boats

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: doggievacationSubject: Border BoatsPosted: 13 Nov 2015 at 8:09amIf you're buying a used boat from a private party in Canada, you still might owe taxes when you cross back to the US. Here are the rules:Limits for U.S. ResidentsIf you're a U.S. resident visiting Canada for less than 48 hours, you can bring back $200 worth of goods duty-free. For stays longer than 48 hours, the duty-free l...

R4 tripping in a ST16

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A boat with four efficient paddlers will always be faster and be able to provide more power over a given period of time than one man rowing. More...

Performance of Aire Force and Lynx IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I love paddling the force, it's feel tight and sharp compared to bigger ducks. Don't try to bring much with you because there is no room for gear,...

Ultimate Kitchen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Dr.AndyDVM)--- Can you cook with a disco on a woodland power stove? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz ---End...

Holy S*** the san miguel's running

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Or at least the gauge say's it is. Wonder how long that could last.....Hmm.

BEST DRY BAGS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Image: http://dibboats.com/images/parts/bag-small.png Here's a real drybag made in America, possibly the "best dry bags" in the world.

R4 tripping in a ST16

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I have one of these I'd use it if I were doing what your considering, it's huge and burly. http://www.nrs.com/product/3094/nrs-pfd-bag Sent...

Ultimate Kitchen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The title of the thread is "Ultimate Kitchen" so that leaves a lot of room for interpretation. I personally have three versions of Ultimate Kitchen...

Loveland whitewater center?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Another article about it Major Northern Colorado tourism projects get green light - Loveland Reporter-Herald...

Whitewater Forum : Border Boats

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ButchvSubject: Border BoatsPosted: 13 Nov 2015 at 6:02amI bought a demo boat from these folks. http://www.westerncanoekayak.com/ They gave me a reciept that needed to be stamped at the border. It took 3 minutes with most of the time spent waiting for the border guy to find the stamp. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Butch

Terran Rafts - anyone?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I like how he just names the company after himself. ;)

BEST DRY BAGS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Come on its based on Miami, they don't produce anything in Miami except hangovers. Those bags have made in China all over um.

Whitewater Forum : Tuna opinions

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: imageAKSubject: Tuna opinionsPosted: 13 Nov 2015 at 3:35amId love to buy that Waka off you endo, after you're done with it. Ive paddled a bliss stick runs as my main boat since I started a little over a year ago and love it! Up to class 5 and really I agree it rewards good form. Ive paddled a jackson villan, riot magnum, wavesport habitat 74, pyranha h3, stomper 90, pyranha nano, second...

Whitewater Forum : Tuna opinions

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ENDOSubject: Tuna opinionsPosted: 13 Nov 2015 at 12:07amI got Mike's Tuna off him. I love it, its a great boat. I'm 6'2" about 170. A few opinions vs. Mike's review (which overall I agree with) - You don't need to paddle the boat fast as much as smooth, the boat gets up on a plane pretty quickly, meaning it drops off a plane quick as well. -It will punish bad form harder than most kayak...

Whitewater Forum : High water park and play

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: ENDOSubject: High water park and playPosted: 12 Nov 2015 at 10:54pmNaselle is amazing and has some sweet class 4 upstream. Be wary of wood though, you need a spotter upstream.

Ultimate Kitchen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

So is this thread about the best minimalist kitchen or the best rafting kitchen? Though there is plenty of overlap, they are not the same. And...

Any boating in Vail Valley during ski season?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Since when is it 1300 miles from Salida to Vail? (Only going on your profile info) And if you want to mountain bike, kayak, and ski all winter,...

R4 tripping in a ST16

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Yes it is a great way to go. As mentioned a simple rectangle/trailer frame and a cargo net is a great idea. And I'm not so sure two oars are more...

Steamboat- new features in the Yampa

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Tell them to put the A hole back the way it was when we first made...

Terran Rafts - anyone?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I bought one a couple of years ago for my first raft and I've been really happy with it. It tracks really well and I feel like a I have a lot of...

BEST DRY BAGS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm all for supporting local, both up and coming or established companies. Do your drybag manufacturing friends build their own products here in the...

BEST DRY BAGS

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Still using my jacks plastic dry bag after 10 years( 5 years guiding and 1-2 months of multi day's a year lately).

R2ing and communication

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

And thanks for the really awesome boating video!!!

Solo vs tandem IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by brenda)--- I would think twice about buying an IK. Could you borrow or rent one? The same thing happened to hubby and...

Ultimate Kitchen

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by caverdan)--- Correct me if I'm wrong.......butt isn't the fire on the wrong side of the pan? :confused: ---End Quote---...

Whitewater Forum : Big Eddy to Possession Sound (Everett)

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Big Eddy to Possession Sound (Everett)Posted: 12 Nov 2015 at 8:36pmWell it looks like Paradise North West will be in full effect if the forecasts are to be believed. Snow upon the Crest, and Flooding throughout the lowlands!! Who could ask for more? If the Skykomish gets sufficiently close to or above 40,000 cfs, I plan to put in at Big Eddy and potentially paddle to Everett?...

Trip Discussion's : Big Eddy to Possession Sound Discussion Thread

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: jPSubject: Big Eddy to Possession Sound Discussion ThreadPosted: 12 Nov 2015 at 8:42pmThis is the Big Eddy to Possession Sound discussion thread. Please post any questions below.Remember the actual Trip Details are located on the Big Eddy to Possession Sound | Trip PageWell it looks like Paradise North West will be in full effect if the forecasts are to be believed. Snow upon the Crest,...

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