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Oar Frame in Royal Gorge at 800cfs?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 19:58

At 800 you woulda been fine. But it's 680 and plummeting right now. Oar frames are always doable but it's tight and technical, be ready to ship those...

Salmon River Smoke

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 18:37

Thanks for the replies thus far. This is helpful info. Any further trip reports or updates would also be greatly appreciated!

Salt Lake City Block Ice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 18:23

I've never seen anything but compressed ice at grocery stores. It can be hard to find even the crappy ice around here in the summer. Grocery stores...

Lost Kokotat PFD on Arkansas River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 18:18

---Quote (Originally by taners)--- So you lost your unlabeled gear when it bounced out of the trailer. Bummer. $2 sharpie could have really saved...

new to kayaking

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 18:14

---Quote (Originally by soggy_tortillas)--- If I had the time and the money, I'd do a five day class. ---End Quote--- ditto

Boating in Europe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 17:53

I'm heading to Sweden for a few months and wondering what the options are for fall boating in Scandanavia and/or western Europe? Anyone got contacts?

Move to Sante Fe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 17:52

The lower box (III/IV) runs pretty frequently from march through June, and sometimes the rio pops up enough for a fall run. The RC/pilar (II+/III)...

First creek boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 17:08

Lots of good info from everyone as you can see.....I do have a Karma and a Villain. I find the Karma more I guess refined but my go-to boat is always...

Move to Sante Fe?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 16:44

My wife and I are currently living in Denver and have been boating for 4 years... just breaking into easy class V stuff (Gore, Bailey), and stoked to...

Salt Lake City Block Ice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 16:27

I honestly can't say, i don't know how to tell the difference. We take them on all the trips we do, 5 days on Lodore first week in July and they kept...

Salmon River Smoke

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 16:22

We put-in at Corn Creek on August 12 and had some very smoky days on the main Salmon. The fire at Campbell's Ferry was dramatic, burning visibly...

Ruby: Fire Ban status

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 16:13

After it was explained to me by the BLM, the ban on Ruby vs Westwater makes sense. Ruby canyon is more open with large or long benches that go on...

ELFfest 9/19/2015

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 16:12

With the flows dropping like a rock, seems like ELF fest starts now. Question, what are the low flow put-in suggestions for #s. I usually put-in at...

Westwater No Shows...

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 16:07

I think this happens this time of year due to the inability to reschedule. People can only make two changes to a WW permit. After that, they are...

Trailer roller positioning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 15:59

Thanks, I appreciate it! Steve

Salmon River Smoke

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 15:54

2 active fires on the MFS and 2 on the Main. The Campbell is the largest but the one by Crofoot Peak is still burning close to the river. If...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 15:53

These situations are tough. I do not know the situation surrounding this fire, but when I hear fireworks I think of adolescent boys who may have not...

new to kayaking

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 15:48

If I had the time and the money, I'd do a five day class.

Packing ice cream

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 15:40

Layover day at Log Cabin, dutch oven cobbler, vanilla ice cream, good times. ItÂ?s been a few years, I donÂ?t remember exactly how I did it but it...

Shoup to corn

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 15:20

I agree on the extra day. Made life easy not being in a hurry. We can meet on Friday next time.

I sh*t my drawers at Velvet.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 15:13

Hardy har har har. My penchant for swimming has nothing to do with the "coupling environment" (is that a real thing?) but rather my association with...

Salt Lake City Block Ice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 15:07

---Quote (Originally by thepudgeman)--- I've gotten block ice from the Harmon's on highland and 33rd south. I hear Fresh Market on Highland and 45th...

Salt Lake City Block Ice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 14:25

I've gotten block ice from the Harmon's on highland and 33rd south. I hear Fresh Market on Highland and 45th south also has some.

Lost Kokotat PFD on Arkansas River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 14:05

So you lost your unlabeled gear when it bounced out of the trailer. Bummer. $2 sharpie could have really saved you some loot. Sent from my...

Trailer roller positioning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 13:58

Plumbing conduit with PVC rolls just fine- section the PVC into thirds Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

I sh*t my drawers at Velvet.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 13:56

Dr. Patrice Straypillow, the linear genealogist at the University of Arkansas of Caddo Indian and French descent, has concluded that Okieboater is...

Salmon River Smoke

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 13:53

Took off the Main on Sunday and the river was quite smoky, especially around Campbell's Ferry. The Campbell's fire has grown since then. The river...

Costa Rica in September

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 13:39

Don't reserve a car ahead of time- just show up at the airport and go down the car rental places 1 by 1 and publicly haggle with all of them. You'll...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 13:31

---Quote (Originally by cchines)--- We were camping at Split Rock campground, just downstream from Dog Island that night. It was hot and windy, and...

Salt Lake City Block Ice

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 13:10

Paulster - that was exactly my experience. We did bring an old sleeping bag to wrap the block in, and cut it with chain saw within the hour - enough...

Lodore put-in ramp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 13:07

As of last Thursday when we put in, there is a big sandbar island in the river but it's far out enough that it doesn't interfere with the put-in. ...

Ocoee Recreational Releases Threatened

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 12:27

Made the virgin voyage down the Ocoee earlier this summer and had an absolute blast... This situation is a real shame!!

Salmon River Smoke

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 11:49

I'm not sure about Idaho, but the Salt Lake valley is filled with smoke from the fires in Norcal and Oregon. Yesterday you couldn't see across the...

First creek boat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 11:31

Look for a used boat on Craigslist or buy/sell. Any modern design with in the last 5-8 years will be fine. I personally wouldn't spend more then...

Whitewater Forum : Thompson River

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-19-2015 at 11:23

Author: up4airSubject: Thompson RiverPosted: 19 Aug 2015 at 11:23amTempted to start a trip on here. Anyone still join those?

Salmon River Smoke

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 07:48

Heading from southern oregon to put in on main salmon on tues the 25 th. There is bad smoke creeping in this night on top off days old...

Fastest GC non-moto raft descent

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 06:04

---Quote (Originally by BrianK)--- People with experience shared their opinion with you. You are free to disregard their opinion. Don't get mad at...

Whitewater Forum : Nooksack gauge

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity · 08-19-2015 at 06:01

Author: msimsSubject: Nooksack gaugePosted: 19 Aug 2015 at 6:01amI think you are referring to the diurnal. During the warmer parts of the day, more snow (or glacier) melts and makes its way down to the gauge. As it cools off or in the middle of the night, less snow (or glacier) is melting and the tap seems to "turn off." This repeats itself every day when the weather is consistently the same an...

Dog Island burned down

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 05:55

We were camping at Split Rock campground, just downstream from Dog Island that night. It was hot and windy, and I had fallen asleep after several...

Improvised Raft fill pump CORDLESS MAKITA?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 05:46

---Quote (Originally by Dr.AndyDVM)--- As if this tool could not get any better! I found out today that the tip of the fill adaptor detaches from...

Improvised Raft fill pump CORDLESS MAKITA?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 05:33

---Quote (Originally by Dr.AndyDVM)--- The battery did cost more than the blower. Bonus uses: This thing is amazing at starting a fire or...

Play Parks - Pueblo vs Pump house 8/19

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 05:25

Ok. So after rewording my search it looks like pueblo it good to go. How is upper C's new wave at this level? Sent from my LG-D850 using Mountain...

Packing ice cream

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 05:07

ice cream? Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

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

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 03:59

I have been watching the weather, and flow on the Stikine. Rumor is it may be an unusually short window this year.

Lodore put-in ramp

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 03:41

What's it like this year? Big sand bar or water at the ramp or something in-between?

Ocoee Recreational Releases Threatened

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 03:17

Thanks to Charlie Walbridge for posting this to FB. TVA currently proposing 800% increase in fees charged to outfitters for recreational releases. ...

Packing ice cream

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 03:06

---Quote (Originally by Read_N_Run)--- Space is not an issue. ---End Quote--- Ahhh the luxuries of rafting... A guy I used to work with...

Ruby: Fire Ban status

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 02:50

I called the Westwater ranger two weeks ago, and she said the ban had just been lifted through Westwater and down to Moab. Didn't ask about Ruby...

Layover camp suggestions for SF of the Snake.

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else · 08-19-2015 at 02:32

We planning on running the SF of the Snake and wanted to know if any camps would be recommended for a layover. It's my wife's birthday and we've both...