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After successfully making it down the most challenging stretch of the Charley during the previous two days, we relaxed by the campfire at Camp 2.

2009-10-19T09:36:15Z

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After successfully making it down the most challenging stretch of the Charley during the previous two days, we relaxed by the campfire at Camp 2.

Lunch break on Day 6. More smoked salmon, cheese, and Pilot Boy crackers (i.e., Sailor Boy Pilot Bread).

2009-10-19T10:35:49Z

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Lunch break on Day 6. More smoked salmon, cheese, and Pilot Boy crackers (i.e., Sailor Boy Pilot Bread).

The mighty Yukon.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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The mighty Yukon.

A group photograph taken as the evening light fades.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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A group photograph taken as the evening light fades.

A self-portrait, with a nearly overhanging cliff along the river looming overhead.

2009-10-19T10:20:25Z

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A self-portrait, with a nearly overhanging cliff along the river looming overhead.

Again, with everyone looking a bit more congenial!

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Again, with everyone looking a bit more congenial!

A group shot at our final camp (Camp 6).

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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A group shot at our final camp (Camp 6).

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2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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A view across the river from Camp 3&4

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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A view across the river from Camp 3&4

Pat and fall colors along the Yukon...

2009-10-19T10:38:06Z

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Pat and fall colors along the Yukon...

Fish is on and I am removing a precious chunk of 'bou backstrap.

2009-10-19T10:07:34Z

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Fish is on and I am removing a precious chunk of 'bou backstrap.

Nick fans out the beautiful sail of an arctic grayling.

2009-10-19T10:05:55Z

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Nick fans out the beautiful sail of an arctic grayling.

Pat, with Devan and I following.

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Pat, with Devan and I following.

Nick taking a break while floating through a deep pool.

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Nick taking a break while floating through a deep pool.

A unique view of the oar and Pat.

2009-10-14T10:57:51Z

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A unique view of the oar and Pat.

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2009-10-19T09:45:32Z

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Here, using my rifle scope, I take a look at a critter far downstream: a lone cow caribou. The search for a bull continues...

2009-10-19T09:49:40Z

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Here, using my rifle scope, I take a look at a critter far downstream: a lone cow caribou. The search for a bull continues...

Here I am preparing to photograph a bald eagle...

2009-10-19T10:18:42Z

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Here I am preparing to photograph a bald eagle...

Hauling my boat up to the truck...and heading back to Fairbanks.

2009-10-19T10:43:44Z

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Hauling my boat up to the truck...and heading back to Fairbanks.

Taryn made it! I deeply regret not having a photo of Taryn standing next to our rental truck. I sure was happy to see Taryn and was quite proud of her for making it 160 miles up the Steese ...

2009-10-19T10:43:18Z

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Taryn made it! I deeply regret not having a photo of Taryn standing next to our rental truck. I sure was happy to see Taryn and was quite proud of her for making it 160 miles up the Steese ...

Pat and I at Circle.

2009-10-19T10:42:11Z

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Pat and I at Circle.

Pat and Nick approaching the boat launch at Circle.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Pat and Nick approaching the boat launch at Circle.

Devan, knowing Circle loomed in the background, contemplated the end of the trip and a return to civilization.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Devan, knowing Circle loomed in the background, contemplated the end of the trip and a return to civilization.

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2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Day 7. Pat really enjoyed his rowing duties (and had become quite proficient after rowing for several dozen miles the previous day) and took the helm for the final six miles.

2009-10-19T10:40:56Z

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Day 7. Pat really enjoyed his rowing duties (and had become quite proficient after rowing for several dozen miles the previous day) and took the helm for the final six miles.

Nick heading back our way after creating some sunset photographs.

2009-10-19T10:40:37Z

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Nick heading back our way after creating some sunset photographs.

...Devan doing the same.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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...Devan doing the same.

Pat reflecting on the river's reflection...

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Pat reflecting on the river's reflection...

A nice view from Camp 6, our final night of the trip. Circle, AK was just six river miles away, and we planned to have Taryn meet us at noon the following day.

2009-10-21T14:16:09Z

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A nice view from Camp 6, our final night of the trip. Circle, AK was just six river miles away, and we planned to have Taryn meet us at noon the following day.

...fall was certainly coming to the Interior.

2009-10-19T10:38:16Z

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...fall was certainly coming to the Interior.

Another beautiful day, although it was a bit warm for the meat. I, once again, ensured the caribou stayed cool under shade of willow and alder boughs.

2009-10-19T10:36:59Z

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Another beautiful day, although it was a bit warm for the meat. I, once again, ensured the caribou stayed cool under shade of willow and alder boughs.

Devan putting in some additional time with the oars.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Devan putting in some additional time with the oars.

Another group photograph, this one at our launching site from Slaven's. Nick appears to be calling for a fastball.

2009-10-19T10:33:47Z

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Another group photograph, this one at our launching site from Slaven's. Nick appears to be calling for a fastball.

Pat and Devan hauling the final load of gear to our boats.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Pat and Devan hauling the final load of gear to our boats.

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2009-10-19T10:33:01Z

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Pat points out where we are.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Pat points out where we are.

The interior of Slaven's Cabin, after we had cleaned up after ourselves the following morning (Day 6). Pretty nice place to stay...it was a welcome change of pace, with a barrel stove for w ...

2009-10-19T10:31:37Z

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The interior of Slaven's Cabin, after we had cleaned up after ourselves the following morning (Day 6). Pretty nice place to stay...it was a welcome change of pace, with a barrel stove for w ...

The cabin, built in the 1930's, served as a roadhouse for many years.

2009-10-19T10:31:01Z

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The cabin, built in the 1930's, served as a roadhouse for many years.

Slaven's is a public use cabin maintained by the National Park Service. This was our Camp 5.

2009-10-19T10:32:19Z

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Slaven's is a public use cabin maintained by the National Park Service. This was our Camp 5.

After a long Day 5 (the final 35 river miles of the Charley, as well as 10 miles along the Yukon) we stopped at Slaven's Cabin for the night.

2009-10-21T14:11:41Z

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After a long Day 5 (the final 35 river miles of the Charley, as well as 10 miles along the Yukon) we stopped at Slaven's Cabin for the night.

Devan and I "powering" down the Yukon.

2009-10-19T10:29:49Z

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Devan and I "powering" down the Yukon.

Nice shot of the Oar Saddle.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Nice shot of the Oar Saddle.

Pat is clearly the most talented self-portrait photographer among the group, but I should apologize for not asking him if I could include so many of them...

2009-10-19T10:29:24Z

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Pat is clearly the most talented self-portrait photographer among the group, but I should apologize for not asking him if I could include so many of them...

The Yukon was certainly a different river, with flat but fast flowing water. Did I mention the river was HUGE?!?

2009-10-19T10:26:52Z

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The Yukon was certainly a different river, with flat but fast flowing water. Did I mention the river was HUGE?!?

Floating the Yukon...

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Floating the Yukon...

A nice view of the Yukon, flowing toward photo-left, from the mouth of the Charley.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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A nice view of the Yukon, flowing toward photo-left, from the mouth of the Charley.

Devan taking a look at the final quarter-mile of the Charley.

2009-10-21T14:07:21Z

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Devan taking a look at the final quarter-mile of the Charley.

Although this photo may not look significant, the spruce forest in the mid-ground of photo-right lies on the north bank of the Yukon River! Goodbye, Charley River...70 river miles along the ...

2009-10-19T10:25:22Z

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Although this photo may not look significant, the spruce forest in the mid-ground of photo-right lies on the north bank of the Yukon River! Goodbye, Charley River...70 river miles along the ...

After five days of rowing, I took the opportunity afforded by Devan's first rowing venture to capture this shameless self-portrait.

2009-10-19T10:24:36Z

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After five days of rowing, I took the opportunity afforded by Devan's first rowing venture to capture this shameless self-portrait.

Pat assessing the upcoming stretch of river.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Pat assessing the upcoming stretch of river.

Devan takes the helm of our boat.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Devan takes the helm of our boat.

Nick, having been captain for nearly five days, enjoys his break as passenger and dons Pat's upper body layers. Pat quickly realizes how much heat one generates while rowing.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Nick, having been captain for nearly five days, enjoys his break as passenger and dons Pat's upper body layers. Pat quickly realizes how much heat one generates while rowing.

It was time to share the rowing duties...Pat working the oars.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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It was time to share the rowing duties...Pat working the oars.

Nick recording a view of the mountains that lie to the south.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Nick recording a view of the mountains that lie to the south.

A look back toward where we (and the Charley) had come from.

2009-10-19T10:22:34Z

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A look back toward where we (and the Charley) had come from.

Fall is certainly on its way.

2009-10-19T10:21:19Z

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Fall is certainly on its way.

An excellent self-portrait by Pat.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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An excellent self-portrait by Pat.

Here, we have entered the lower Charley River, with a broad floodplain replacing the hills and rugged cliffs of the middle and upper Charley.

2009-10-19T10:21:03Z

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Here, we have entered the lower Charley River, with a broad floodplain replacing the hills and rugged cliffs of the middle and upper Charley.

Pat waves hello.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Pat waves hello.

Pat doing the same.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Pat doing the same.

Nick enjoying the beautiful day.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Nick enjoying the beautiful day.

Nick taking a look downriver.

2009-10-21T13:59:24Z

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Nick taking a look downriver.

Devan looking skyward, while I look at rock cropping out along the bank.

2009-10-19T10:14:17Z

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Devan looking skyward, while I look at rock cropping out along the bank.

Although the rocky terrain of the upper Charley was transitioning into gently rolling hills, some exciting water yet remained along the river's course.

2009-10-19T10:12:34Z

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Although the rocky terrain of the upper Charley was transitioning into gently rolling hills, some exciting water yet remained along the river's course.

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2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Back on the Charley after our harvest and day off.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Back on the Charley after our harvest and day off.

Day 5. With our boats loaded, and our new cargo secured and shaded from the warm sun with willow and alder boughs, we were ready to float the final 35 river miles of the Charley.

2009-10-19T10:08:51Z

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Day 5. With our boats loaded, and our new cargo secured and shaded from the warm sun with willow and alder boughs, we were ready to float the final 35 river miles of the Charley.

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2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Pat soaking in the soft evening light at Camp 3&4.

2009-10-19T10:03:31Z

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Pat soaking in the soft evening light at Camp 3&4.

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2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Dinner time! On this fine evening we supplemented our regular rations with grayling and caribou backstrap. The fall harvest was in, mmm!!!

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Dinner time! On this fine evening we supplemented our regular rations with grayling and caribou backstrap. The fall harvest was in, mmm!!!

Although we weren't lucky enough to have a bear come along, this bald eagle did find the gut pile and partook in a fine feast.

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Although we weren't lucky enough to have a bear come along, this bald eagle did find the gut pile and partook in a fine feast.

Boots and shotgun.

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Boots and shotgun.

Ahha! Much digging and the gravels relented their grip on the saw.

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Ahha! Much digging and the gravels relented their grip on the saw.

Nick was quite a successful fisherman on the trip...

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Nick was quite a successful fisherman on the trip...

Pat lending a hand to Devan's effort.

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Pat lending a hand to Devan's effort.

With time to relax, Nick cleans fresh-caught grayling and Devan decided to remove a saw we had discovered in aggraded flood gravels near Camp 3&4.

2009-10-19T10:05:33Z

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With time to relax, Nick cleans fresh-caught grayling and Devan decided to remove a saw we had discovered in aggraded flood gravels near Camp 3&4.

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2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Devan and Pat enjoying the view of the Charley.

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Devan and Pat enjoying the view of the Charley.

The group enjoying our time at Camp 3&4. Our precious meat cache hangs in the camp's background.

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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The group enjoying our time at Camp 3&4. Our precious meat cache hangs in the camp's background.

After field dressing the caribou and hanging the meat in camp, we spent the day lounging around. We hoped a black bear (think very tasty meat) would encounter the kill site...no such luck, ...

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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After field dressing the caribou and hanging the meat in camp, we spent the day lounging around. We hoped a black bear (think very tasty meat) would encounter the kill site...no such luck, ...

Nick with a nice grayling.

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Nick with a nice grayling.

Devan fishing near the harvest site.

2009-10-19T10:03:30Z

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Devan fishing near the harvest site.

Success! Pat smiles and is quite excited to take part in the harvest early on Day 4. Our Camp 3&4 is tucked into the woods photo-right of Pat's left elbow, and I had made the shot from a n ...

2009-10-19T09:58:21Z

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Success! Pat smiles and is quite excited to take part in the harvest early on Day 4. Our Camp 3&4 is tucked into the woods photo-right of Pat's left elbow, and I had made the shot from a n ...

Nick taking in the views through his camera lens.

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Nick taking in the views through his camera lens.

Lunch time! This was Devan's favorite time of day.

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Lunch time! This was Devan's favorite time of day.

Taking a break...

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Taking a break...

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2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Nick and Pat negotiating swift water.

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Nick and Pat negotiating swift water.

Dall's sheep inhabit many of the cliffs along this portion of the Charley.

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Dall's sheep inhabit many of the cliffs along this portion of the Charley.

More fast water with shallow to emergent boulders.

2009-10-19T09:48:21Z

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More fast water with shallow to emergent boulders.

Devan often added some paddle power in an effort to generate body heat.

2009-10-19T09:47:38Z

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Devan often added some paddle power in an effort to generate body heat.

More impressive cliffs at the river's edge.

2009-10-19T09:47:24Z

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More impressive cliffs at the river's edge.

Shoving off from Camp 2. This was an exciting morning, as I had dubbed this point in the trip as the beginning of our hunt.

2009-10-19T09:44:51Z

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Shoving off from Camp 2. This was an exciting morning, as I had dubbed this point in the trip as the beginning of our hunt.

Camp 2, as viewed on the morning of Day 3.

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Camp 2, as viewed on the morning of Day 3.

The group.

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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The group.

Devan served as our trip's fishing apprentice under the tutelage of our resident expert on stream fishing (i.e., Nick). Nick's fine catch of arctic grayling (see grill) was an excellent sup ...

2009-10-19T09:42:51Z

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Devan served as our trip's fishing apprentice under the tutelage of our resident expert on stream fishing (i.e., Nick). Nick's fine catch of arctic grayling (see grill) was an excellent sup ...

Nick, having been thrown right into the fire (err...cold, swift current), had developed a nice rowing skillset and, at this point in the float, resembled a seasoned pro behind the oars.

2009-10-19T09:34:51Z

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Nick, having been thrown right into the fire (err...cold, swift current), had developed a nice rowing skillset and, at this point in the float, resembled a seasoned pro behind the oars.