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Chili Bar put-in on the South Fork of the American River.
Everything packed into a stuff sack.
The beautiful South Fork of the American River.
Approaching the first rapid, Meatgrinder (Class III+).
Attempting to avoid the large rocks in Meatgrinder.
Sun's rays shining through the river.
Getting stuck in a hole on the South Fork of the American River.
Beginning Racehorse Bend (Class II+).
Flipped upside down from a hidden rock.
A wave punches into the photographer's chest.
Slamming into a drop and creating a large splash.
Scouting spot for Troublemaker.
Troublemaker rapid (Class III+).
A raft plunges into the beginning of Troublemaker.
The last option for take-out at Lotus Camp (left).