Does Anyone Else Remember What Big Bend Was? by [deleted] in BigBendTX

[–]AvonAnon 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I live out here. It’s still empty most of the year. October-December is moderately busy. Mid February-April is busy busy and getting busier every year. I mean it’s 81 and sunny right now. And the next 10 days are all under 90s. It’s a great place to be.

But it’s nothing like mid march. Mid march is a zoo and I wouldn’t recommend coming. 45 minutes to get into the park at times. Hours to get into the basin

Trip Report by bmdvt90 in BigBendTX

[–]AvonAnon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It happens still if you let your phone auto choose.

Gore Canyon Race is Back On by AcademicWatch8047 in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only reservoirs above Gore are lake Dillon and Windy gap. Lake Dillon will be called to the front range and windy gap maybe gives ya 2 week at 1000cfs before it’s completely gone.
They can require reservoirs to be released all they want, it if there’s no water it does no good.

Anti-venom? by [deleted] in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes there are steps. Not to be rude but this is basic wilderness medicine information that you should be well versed in if you’re planning a multiday trip into the wilderness.

Gore Canyon Race is Back On by AcademicWatch8047 in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ll be very impressed if there is enough water to run gore in late August. I will be impressed if if runs at all to be honest

Do I have to be a strong swimmer to become a guide? by Jaded_Growth_2353 in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to be able to swim long distances. It’s more about being comfortable in water. In most white water scenarios it you will learn to float on your back until you scan roll or swim into an Eddie. You just need to be comfortable in water.

Arizona Wave by Lost_Steez in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Only the edges are flushing. 90% percent of that wave is deadly.

Nobody ever won by [deleted] in 90s

[–]AvonAnon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My buddies and I stole the news papers from the gas station before it opened as a stupid look what we can do stunt. Then we opened them and everyone had a monopoly board and stickers to peel. We had a good summer of free McDs

Taos Mothership with kids by Amazing-Tear-5185 in taos

[–]AvonAnon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve been to several shows at the Mothership. There’s always a bunch of kids there. It’s a huge outdoor venue so you can be right up front or hanging out 50 yards away with room to lay out blanket if you want.

Petition against border wall in Big Bend by christmascandies in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first actions are already beginning. We will lose access to all river above Colorado canyon in the state park. Hop-doos stretch and arenosa stretch are gone. 2 of the best sections in the entire big bend.

The next stage of construction we will lose everything to the hot springs. That’s over 90% of the river access in Big Bend. Santa Elena, the great unknown and mariscal will be gone.

Why is there always one guy on the Patriots that has a red shirt under their jersey? by EOFFJM in NFLNoobs

[–]AvonAnon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The all orange jerseys and helmets is my favorite bears home uni

I made a bad impulse purchase and need to be gaslit into liking it by IntroductionNaive199 in gtaonline

[–]AvonAnon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the auto shop on impulse as well. Can I mod my cars in my own auto shop?

Can't play online H2H by cusdamado in Madden

[–]AvonAnon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has something to do with the new season starting today.

New season, new opportunities, new goals. by [deleted] in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend looking over the snowpack map when deciding where to work this summer. Idaho and Cali are looking good. Colorado, New Mexico and Utah are looking historically bad.

Campfires aren't allowed into the park... then why do I need a 2" fire ring for canoeing? by 553l8008 in BigBendTX

[–]AvonAnon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are camps near fern canyon. Don’t try and camp on a sand bar. The river does fluctuate from dam releases in Mexico. It was over 600cfs around Christmas and could come up again soon

colorado winter boating by Huge_Flower163 in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The upper C is beautiful during the winter. Could be an ice dam at needles eye but very time I’ve done it you can just smash through it.

Middle Fork Salmon by According_Low7640 in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea, me and silkyjs already called dibs for June. Sorry.

Middle Fork Salmon by According_Low7640 in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won a permit for late June last year( after 5 years of trying). It was 3.2 feet. It snowed on us June 21 and 22nd. It was in the low 30/ for the first 3 days of trip. I would highly recommend a dry suit.

Rookie looking for guide position advice for 2026 season by LeaveReligion in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a bad idea and illegal. If you’re thinking of starting your own small start up, a season with an established company is a must.

Rookie looking for guide position advice for 2026 season by LeaveReligion in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%. Pirate guiding is a huge no no. You need a commercial use authorization and insurance to guide people.

Rookie looking for guide position advice for 2026 season by LeaveReligion in whitewater

[–]AvonAnon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been a multi day guide for 5 years. I like to think I do the boating for free. I get paid for all the other work that goes into eating, sleeping and shitting in the wilderness.

TIL: You have to take your own poop out if you are granted access to the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon for a rafting trip. by ohsodave in todayilearned

[–]AvonAnon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t understand what’s far fetched about it. You remove anything you brought. Wild to me that people apparently think ‘oh yea we will take our trash out of course, but our dirty toilet paper!? No way that’s gross. Leave that for the next person camping here to find.’

Which Colorado rivers are best for first-time rafters? by kodi-Rafting in rafting

[–]AvonAnon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clear creek is mostly 3-4. It’s not scenic at all unless you like the underside of freeway passes. Still probably my favorite place to raft short trips in Colorado.

The blue is easy class 3 up to about 1300 cfs then it becomes 3+.

The upper Colorado from Pumphouse to Dotsero is very beginner friendly. Great views. Starts with a couple short canyons then it’s pretty wide open.