Pearce Ferry Rapid January 17, 2010
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Approaching Pearce Ferry Rapid995 viewsView downstream looking west
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There is a dome of water marking the top hole1299 viewsAt this time and at this stage, the top hole looked very gnarly
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looking downstream on the scout walk1204 viewsThe left side scout is on top of a high silt bank. Please exercise caution and stand clear of the edge when scouting
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Overview of the left run details from the high scout1332 viewsThe first and second holes are cleary shown. Skirt both holes on their left sides.
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Main and second hole1282 viewsThe second hole behind and to the left of the first one is now visable. This second hole flipped a 15 foot dory 1-17-2010
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This is the main hole1354 viewsIt is an impressive drop. You do NOT want to go in there.
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left run detail1279 views
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The first and biggest hole has a dome of water just upstream of it1305 views
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This is the island from the high scout1263 viewsThe nice camp on river left just downstream of the rapid is in clear view here.
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Detail fo the left run from the high scout1329 viewsThe run here is left of the two holes that sit just off the island and then pull away from the chute against the far left wall. It can be done!
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Detail of the right chute1165 viewsAt kow water, this chute should be dry.
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Right chute detail1240 viewsYou can get an appreciation of the drop here
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