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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Jesse Weber
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    03/26/2018
    The run begins in open desert.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/26/2018
    Sandstone cliffs define the Utah desert.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/26/2018
    When the black rocks appear, so do the rapids.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/26/2018
    Making camp on a sandy beach at the start of Westwater Canyon.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    Amazing geology and contrasts of colors.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    Long pools separate the rapids.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    Getting deeper into the gneiss gorge.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    Artifacts from intrepid settlers.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    Beginning a side hike from the river.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    Westwater is suitable for many types of craft, but the rapids do require intermediate to advanced skills.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    Running a rapid deep in Westwater Canyon.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    The canyon re-opens into redrock desert once again.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    Gorgeous landscape along the flatwater float to the takeout.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    The takeout at Cisco with snowy La Sal Mountains in the distance.
    Jesse Weber
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    03/27/2018
    Evening on the Colorado River.

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