Big Long Rapid

After 2 miles of low gradient floating the first of a series of big class 5 rapids start.   Looking downstream from above, the channel is filled with large boulders.   A distinct cliff face is visible ahead indicating where the river turns to the right.  The rapid ends at the base of the cliff; a long ways down there.   The route in the upper half of the rapid tends to be on the left side, so left side scouting gives a better view than from the right.     The biggest drops await at the bottom of the rapid.