First waterfall, Deer Creek Narrows Morning comes, he follows the path to the river's shore... Got up, got out of bed, dragged a comb across my head (because you can be darn sure there's nothing offering resistance up there!) I packed up and trotted down to the Deer Creek 'Patio', rumors of who's demise were greatly exagerated, I was glad to find. I arrived just as Chris and crew arrived from below. Sweet! We did a quick rappel training for those who had not been on rope for a decade or two...

Suiting Up - 'my Best Side', as Katie would say... Wetsuits required, even when hot out. With 'em, quite comfortable.

Over the Edge - Tom J en rappel. We chose to rap off a boulder on the trail side of the narrows - an easier rappel, and since we would be coming back there anyway, we would not have to leave a sling.

The first part of the Narrows involves some hiking and downclimbing, and swimming through a few pools. Here, Keith Burdette enjoys just being in this remarkable gorge.