3 day, 30+mile trip down the North Fork of the American River in California. Some highlight pictures are below. The video can also be viewed above.

http://vimeo.com/27816625">Royal Gorge on NF of the American from http://vimeo.com/user3727198">Rolf Kelly on http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.


Scott Baker on perfect 20


Havier Engle on Wabina Entrance


Rolf on Rattlesnake


Andy Blakesley on twisting 20

Havier Engle


Kiwi on Heath 1







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