I second Danno's Dog Stars....not intense dystopian but enjoyable....and the Author is a Colorado boy (transplant)...Peter Heller....written alot that touches on Colorado and often flyfishing, no...

Cousin-in-law who visits Colorado to flyfish.......(strong intermediate, so what)....has Reynaud's phenomena which means fingers (and other parts) get extra cold/circulation decreases....his wife...

skied one season....bases good, 181 cm, one mount/holes for speed radicals mondo 28 on centerline, in Denver 125$ (whatever $ to mail?) can send photos, old guy can't post pics?!, ctroe3@comcast.net

I think it depends on what fits....me big and tall, nothing I've tried fits well....I don't think anyone makes a fishing backpack in a taller or much larger size

Flylow does make the Chemical pant in tall sizes....large long fits me 200#, 6'2" well....my 34 waist a bit snug in large long FYI......Chet

I can't seem to contact you through TGR here.....me interested in your skis.....ctroe3@comcast.net

Early June will be runoff for sure....float will be high and muddy anywhere close to there (Fork, Colorado, Eagle) ....Frying Pan worthy on a weekday if you can do it....Chet

are the Yellow ones a different build?

Chris Isaak rockin but traditionalish .... Bruce Cockburn...folky/traditional.....Dan Hicks = a bit out there slightly Texas swing/Jazz = Excellent, I love it, my wife not so much....Bela Fleck non...

Berthoud pass yesterday was better than expected...obviously/still logs and rocks underneath in the usual places but powder shots also in the usual places also...didn't ski under anything...

AT 6'2" and only 200# naked....I like the fit of my maestrale (several years old model...me skinny ankles and higher arches) but sure Don't consider then Stiff at all.....IMHO....Chet

the montainbuzz website/forums have very raft knowledgeable folks who are eager to comment/advise....especially the last few years used raft prices are up, up, up...Aire in general (PVC with bladder)...

lots of water in the winds....I can't remember if the valley/trail up Big Sandy has a stream...memory is a big walk over the pass in to the Cirque if you are headed that way as a destination before...

I take the 8 weight to Wisconsin once a year for bass, northern, bluegills etc....floating line with flourocarbon mono for a leader.....does fine for northerns, but I'm not catching huge ones....I...

an acquaintance who has had a lot of experience with the Ripstick Tours liked the 104 but not the 94......me no direct experience

also I will be floating the upper Eagle this weekend with empty spots on the raft......Chet

rocker and low bow look a little suspect for class IV water......not that most of us are fishing that stuff anyway But depending on pieces of water you fish? ....if you're coming from a drifty you...

How about 60's and soon 70's ?? Ugh !!

Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew are currently touring as the Remain in Light Tour....saw/heard them at the Boulder Theater last month.....GREAT SHOW!!! most of the Remain in Light album with a few...

PM sent, Chet

parents on Birchwood but Crabapple the next street over.....gosh it's a small world ?!.....CTR

sure looks like the Custom Foot in Denver is finally gone belly up !? Lee and Andrew had done great taking care of my feet/insoles/modifying liners etc over the years (many)....I need yearly tune ups...

agree with swimmy but rarely get to come across the Salmonfly hatch here in CO...yes occasionally the Colorado when it is low enough runoff and the Rio Grande sometimes works....never gotten the...

a little wider than you want.....177 (measure longer) K2 Coomback 114 (waist width) with Dynafit Comforts....in Denver cheap $200.....ctroe3@comcast.net

Black 4 buckle T1 28.0 in Denver ...goodish condition (custom thermo liners if you care....can't remember which brand of the top of my head....Lee at Custom Foot did years ago) if you're...

I have a pair of 177cm (actually measure almost 180) K2 Coomback 114 with Dynastar comforts..so need tech toed AT boots..(the risers are cracked in front on both so I dremelled them clean...not...

Brett at Vail Valley Anglers in Avon CO was there I think with Avalon....good guy to talk to though I haven't discussed the trip with him FYI

I want to remount bindings (dynafit speed radicals) a bit more forward on the same ski...I think has wood core...not sure about a binding plate inside......old question but how far between binding...

broken bones and cancer still typically involve prescription drugs....let alone hypertension, diabetes, heart disease etc

Leo....congratulations!!! finally did it you dog....hope we can cross paths on the water or on skis again, Chet

last years Dynafit Beast 108 (the yellow ones) are NOT reverse camber...don't know re the orange ones FYI

All my ophthalmology colleagues that are forced to use it hate it for eye records. Seems like my pals that use it are sortof forced to use it because of hospital affiliations.....seems to be more...

the Vail Patagonia store is NOT a corporate Patagonia store....it's a Vail ski corp store with a Patagonia sign and merchandise....nothing to do with the Patagonia corporation and policies except...

just approved....actually a reformulation of a hundred year old medicine....not covered by insurance....about 80+$ per month out of pocket.....works best on younger presbyopia ie 40 and 50 year olds...

looking at it/trailer in a photo looks about the length of his crew cab pickup....small/medium? bigger than a teardrop footprint....thanks, Chet

have a buddy (not a dirtbag believe it or not ...good guy retired dentist) who is from Idaho doing a big southern loop from Idaho (with Icon and Epic passes and girlfriend)...pulling his small...

old Gregory Targhee because it fits me well (large/tall)....doesn't have newer helmet carry FYI....Chet

I've been too lazy to look up specific huts but anyone have a crystal ball re late winter/spring 2022 Canada Huts reservations/open?/policy/travel re COVIDamania....thanks, Chet

Cool...my parents cabin is near Cumberland, WI.....caught a couple of small mouths out of the canoe on the Namakogan this August...summer in Wisconsin is tough competition to summers and rivers in...

agree with telee...big water mostly nymphing minimal rapids, some big fish, don't know this year if hopper dry season there; this time of year can have a lot of moss/weeds in the river, but have not...

why is knee replacement not an option ?? I am 66 years old 1.5 years after knee replacement and skiing better than I did ten years ago.......your experience may differ

any favorite hikes out of Crestone, CO? many years since I've been there...backpacked and did Crestone Needle 40 years ago....going with wife this time for hiking and hanging out, maybe lake hike...

Sorry....already sold, haven't checked back here for a couple of days.....Chet.....PS, I'm always looking for Denverites to fish with.....I keep a raft on the Eagle....grab a beverage and talk fish...

less than a year old, fished less than 10 days, perfect except cork a little dirty....$600 in Denver ($949 new)...just don't love it ....can send pics if you want...Chet ctroe3@comcast.net

adding my 2 cents and I have not read all these posts......I'm a physician and bottom line you are a fool if you don't get one of the vaccines...period.......Chet

fished the S. Platte 7 or 8 miles below Deckers Fri 23, 2021....hadn't been there in five years....low flow NOT many people!! excellent BWO hatch from noon until 2 pm then dead....not lots of bugs...

have a pair in Denver if you want.....croe@drcroe.com

PM didn't seem to work....I'm interested in the Kastles in Denver......ctroe3@comcast.net thanks, Chet

I'm not usually on top of my garden game early but...need advice.....live in Denver, CO have good tomato patch and raspberries and blackberries and perennials in front yard.....any advice on...

Interested in the Ripsticks.....PM sent, Chet Roe