Pearce Ferry Rapid September 29, 2009
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Just so you are sure to see it...2182 views...this is the new rock you will go around or over. The flow here is 10,000cfs, so at higher water this rock should be covered over. Scout it out before you run it!
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Approaching the rapid at last. 1637 viewsYippee!
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Hazel is looking west toward the top of the rapid.1672 viewsThis picture is taken looking downstream. The river goes overn a rock outcropping and makes a hard turn to the right (north).
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The right chute from the top1606 viewsHere is the entrance to the right chute as viewed from the top.
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The island1571 viewsHere's the rock island.
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The hole just left of the rock...1768 viewsit doesn't look like much from here...but it is!
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The rock Island1667 viewsHere is the rock island in a view looking north.
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This hole just left of the center island is substantial.1809 viewsThis hole has been flipping boats on occassion.
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Be careful near the edge!1831 viewsBe very careful when scouting the rapid from the top of the high cliff on river left.
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Overview looking east1784 viewsHere's an overview looking to the east upriver. The new rock is visible in the center forground.
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The right chute from the bottom1721 viewsSome folks are running this right chute with good results, but don't miss it if you go this way...
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Looking back upstream...1589 viewsat the bottom of the rapid. The photo was taken looking roughly south.
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