Deer Creek

DANGER -- PIN SPOT: Our group experienced almost the exact same scenario as described below. On 5/26/06 flow ~500 CFS@ Vina.

First boater went down to the right of log. Log underwater and not visible as a hazard from water or shore.

Second boater went down the *cleaner looking* line just to the right of the large boulder (river left). Stern caught and boat backflipped at 45 deg off vertical. Larger paddler was able to escape with significant effort. This may not have been possible with a near vertical pin. Boat was recovered with aid of raft and large team of coordinated effort.

Based on my recollection, this drop is 4 miles from Pondorosa way and the drop is a boulder drop of 10-15 vertical feet. Flow is from river right to river left. There is a large (20 foot diameter rock) on the far left. and a smaller (~10 foot diameter rock) on the right. The log is along the left most 8-10 feet of channel between these two rocks. Drop is easily walked on river right.

Be safe out there.

Chris