http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/ en Thu, 17 May 2012 22:23:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.mountainbuzz.com/forums/../forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/ http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/gilman-gorge-is-in-42974.html Thu, 17 May 2012 21:47:25 GMT Hey Buzzards, my buddy has a couple days off coming up soon and since they're few and far between I am trying to make sure whatever we paddle is tolerable.

Gilman is in the area and according to the following gauge it's in if you're following the WWSR flow recommendations

USGS Current Conditions for USGS 09064600 EAGLE RIVER NEAR MINTURN, CO

I believe I remember reading about some stipulations with that gauge and the flows that are actually going into the gorge?

Thanks in advance! ]]> NathanH. http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/gilman-gorge-is-in-42974.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f12/cataract-canyon-shuttle-42973.html Thu, 17 May 2012 21:18:05 GMT Who does shuttles from Mineral Bottom to Dirty Devil? Who does shuttles from Mineral Bottom to Dirty Devil? ]]> Trip Planner TriBri1 http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f12/cataract-canyon-shuttle-42973.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f12/foxton-today-5-17-a-42972.html Thu, 17 May 2012 21:04:58 GMT I'm heading to foxton after work if anyone wants to join. I plan on being at the T by 5:30. PM me if you want to meet up. ]]> Trip Planner OpusX http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f12/foxton-today-5-17-a-42972.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/poudre-long-draw-release-info-42971.html Thu, 17 May 2012 20:51:38 GMT Yo Buzzards. I just got off the phone with Jim, the guy that does long draw operations. Water supplies are very low this year, and instead of... Yo Buzzards. I just got off the phone with Jim, the guy that does long draw operations.

Water supplies are very low this year, and instead of doing continuous water deliveries (ie continuous flows out of long draw or chambers), water supply co plans to deliver water every other week. Current plans are to ramp up long draw saturday may 26th (memmorial day weekend) to about 200 ish cfs. Plan is to deliver water for 5 days and then shut long draw off for the next week. The week after they plan to turn the water back on to deliver more water. They are planning 7 deliveries which should get them into mid August. They might not turn on long draw every week... they might alternate between chambers and long draw.

This is Jim's best guess right now, and of course its subject to change. If long draw bumps up to 200 next weekend, that might be the best option to hit the big south this year. I spoke with the forest service today about early gate opening, and they said that the fire is taking up all of their focus and they aren't even thinking about opening roads. Bummer.

We did the barnes meadow reservoir paddle / hike combo to get into the second 1/2 of big south and tacked on spencer heights a couple years ago and that was a fun adventure day. Memmorial day weekend might be a good time to attempt that. The extra flow will certainly help out all the poudre river runners as well.

Keep an eye on that long draw gauge. Seems like they typically turn it on late morning (11ish or so). ]]> deepsouthpaddler http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/poudre-long-draw-release-info-42971.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/durango-flows-public-service-announcement-42970.html Thu, 17 May 2012 19:15:34 GMT With people down in the dumps about the drought and suggesting silly ideas like running Clear Creek at 200 cfs, I figured I would just let you all... With people down in the dumps about the drought and suggesting silly ideas like running Clear Creek at 200 cfs, I figured I would just let you all know that we have water down here. It has good for the last month and a half, and this might be the last good weekend, for the more moderate options at least. For this weekend, we have:

Upper A- medium, maybe low-medium.
Rockwood- nice medium.
Piedra- lower side of good.
1st and 3rd gorges Lime- low side of good at least on Saturday.
Vallecito- maybe a bit high Saturday, but probably dropping Sunday.
Really good playboating in Durango at the park.

If you don't mind driving a bit and want to kayak, come on down. ]]> jmack http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/durango-flows-public-service-announcement-42970.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f12/state-bridge-to-dotsero-low-water-42969.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:40:23 GMT Anyone done State Bridge to Dotsero on the Colorado at low water? Thinking about checking out this chill float and camp. Any beta would be great. ... Anyone done State Bridge to Dotsero on the Colorado at low water? Thinking about checking out this chill float and camp. Any beta would be great. Thanks a lot. ]]> Trip Planner River Malt http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f12/state-bridge-to-dotsero-low-water-42969.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/clear-creek-best-iv-elfing-options-42968.html Thu, 17 May 2012 17:19:48 GMT Looking in the WW of S Rockies, they show Lawson to Idaho Springs good to go at 200CFS. I have never done it that low, 400 being my lowest. They... Looking in the WW of S Rockies, they show Lawson to Idaho Springs good to go at 200CFS. I have never done it that low, 400 being my lowest.

They show Upper Clear Creek/BR good at 250 and lower Clear Creek at 400.

Curious from those with experience, throwing out BR, what is the best IV section, least boat abuse at the current levels of 200-300cfs?

Thanks, ]]> Chief Niwot http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/clear-creek-best-iv-elfing-options-42968.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f13/umcoming-wfr-and-wfr-recert-courses-42967.html Thu, 17 May 2012 16:45:39 GMT Apex Mountain School's first round of SOLO Colorado wilderness medicine courses will be taking place the first week/ weekend of June. WFR Recert course is on June 2-3, WFR Certification is June 3-10. For more information go to Colorado Wilderness First Responder and WFR recert from 30+ year SOLO. ]]> Commercial Posts Apex Mountain School http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f13/umcoming-wfr-and-wfr-recert-courses-42967.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/runoff-42966.html Thu, 17 May 2012 16:44:06 GMT With this years super low snowpack has runoff already occured in the central part of the state or can we expect flows to rise? With this years super low snowpack has runoff already occured in the central part of the state or can we expect flows to rise? ]]> Meeker http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/runoff-42966.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/has-anyone-used-the-handirack-inflatable-roof-rack-42965.html Thu, 17 May 2012 15:24:12 GMT Hi, I noticed the HandiRack Inflatable Roof Rack system at Confluence Kayaks. Has anyone had experience with this? I own a hybrid and thought it... Hi,
I noticed the HandiRack Inflatable Roof Rack system at Confluence Kayaks.

Has anyone had experience with this? I own a hybrid and thought it would be nice to have a racking system which I can easily remove and put on...given that a kayak would stay secure with the system. My Honda Insight doesn't have a good place I can secure the kayak in front of the car (bow of the kayak tied down to someplace under the engine that is).

Thanks for any insight!
Annie ]]> amatula15 http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/has-anyone-used-the-handirack-inflatable-roof-rack-42965.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/overnight-trip-for-novice-beginner-42964.html Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07:52 GMT Hi,

I recently started boating and fell absolutely in love with it. So I am planning a trip for my friends and me on Memorial Day weekend. I've checked sites like Eddy Flower's and thought maybe Desolation Canyon would be fun. I could camp, etc. We were all even willing to pay the fee. However, apparently from an experienced boater, I learned that that is a week long trip, and not possible.

So, to the point. I am looking for a run where we will be able to take out at sunset, camp, then wake up and finish the run. It cannot be too crazy, I'm thinking class III will be just fine, along with a stretch to just float and soak up the sun.

Does anyone know of anywhere near Utah? I live North of Salt Lake and was planning on the Green River, but we'd all be willing to go down near Moab.

Thank you,

Brandi ]]> Brandi http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/overnight-trip-for-novice-beginner-42964.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/browns-42963.html Thu, 17 May 2012 15:01:10 GMT What is the LD on Browns canyon? What is the LD on Browns canyon? ]]> water logged 31 http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/browns-42963.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/yampa-low-water-42962.html Thu, 17 May 2012 14:48:27 GMT Have a trip on the Yampa next week, looks like flow is going to be 2000-2500 or so when we put on. Never seen the canyon, was still planning on... Have a trip on the Yampa next week, looks like flow is going to be
2000-2500 or so when we put on. Never seen the canyon, was still planning on taking 16 foot rafts with one passenger in each boat, wondering if we should consider taking smaller boats and pack ultra light due to the flow. Thanks for any advice! ]]> wagonblast http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f11/yampa-low-water-42962.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f12/homestake-on-sunday-42961.html Thu, 17 May 2012 14:32:11 GMT Anyone up for running Homestake this weekend, Sunday most likely -- but possibly Saturday too. My son is training for the TMG race and it would be... Anyone up for running Homestake this weekend, Sunday most likely -- but possibly Saturday too. My son is training for the TMG race and it would be nice to have some more boaters up there.

Mike

720-443-9326 ]]> Trip Planner mvhyde http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f12/homestake-on-sunday-42961.html http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f15/tributary-inflatables-products-42960.html Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:16 GMT Any input on quality of these products, Tributary Inflatables. Looks like they are the lower end of Aire products. PVC comes with a one year warranty... Any input on quality of these products, Tributary Inflatables. Looks like they are the lower end of Aire products. PVC comes with a one year warranty as opposed to five or ten for the Aire upgrade. ]]> Gear Talk treemanji http://www.mountainbuzz.com/forums/f15/tributary-inflatables-products-42960.html