After camping at Salt Creek (Mile 91), we ran Granite (Mile 92), Hermit (Mile 95) and Crystal (Mile 98) (as well as the lesser "Gemstones"-- Sapphire, Mile 101; Turquoise, Mile 102; and Ruby, Mile 105) before beating a motor rig to Bass Camp (Mile 107.5).
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Unless otherwise identified, all photos copyright 2004 by Matt.

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Craig challenging the reflection waves of Granite.	What can happen if you challenge the reflection waves of Granite.	Scott.
Mark's approach to Granite.	More Mark. (Trust me.)
Mark cleans the rest.	Steve.	More Steve.
Your Intrepid Reporter begins Granite.		Heading for some hole-action at the bottom.
		Swallered up in the hole...but alive and kicking.
Craig and Jeff join Colorado's Mark and Chris in camp. Mark P. is in the background.		Jen and Kurt on a hike.
Barry hits the wave on the approach to Crystal.	Rolled up immediately, Barry threads the needle between the two breaking waves...	...And he's into the easier stuff below.
Gary takes the river-right line.	Matt in the approach hole.	Matt threads the needle.
Colorado's Chris and Mark.	Steve heading for the Raft Line.	Catherine.
Craig heads for some play.	Yep...he's buried.	And he's ejected.
Chrissy takes the River-right line...	...as do Erin...	...and Jen.
That's the bottom of Jeff's boat.	Sorry, you vultures; he rolled.	Here's Mark's line.
	Mark & Chris, Alive Below Crystal.