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2024 Bloodvein River, Canada Day 8 by Ian Bell

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Bloodvein River, Canada

Day 8: Dancing Fire Rapids – Rapid 65 (10km)

by Ian Bell

After a night of lying in the tent and watching the lightning storm but not hearing any thunder and no rain, we had a late start due to having to complete the repair to Martin and Nikki’s canoe. This gave a chance for a more relaxed morning start than the last few days.

Once underway we started the paddle by running the rest of Dancing Fire Rapids. Rapid 56 was a class 2 that was easier than most of the class 1s so far. All down without any incident.

Rapid 57 – Class 3 which was closer to a class 2 after inspection.

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Rapid 57 – Class 3 which was closer to a class 2 after inspection.

Rapid 58 – Class 2/3 we had to portage because it was too rocky at the bottom

Rapid 58 – Class 2/3 we had to portage because it was too rocky at the bottom

Now out of Dancing Fire Rapids, we continued on down the river, hearing thunder rumbling for ages with no lightning or rain, air temperature was a bit cooler today.

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