River rafters say big California snowmelt means epic season

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River rafters say big California snowmelt means epic season
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Triple Threat. Deadman’s Drop. Satan’s Cesspool. After years of drought, the rapids along California’s American River are truly living up to their names.

Cascading volumes of water are now flowing into various rivers at rates not seen in years.

On a recent day, an OARS guide barked instructions over the roaring waters for each side to row forward or backward. Then he suddenly yelled "Stop!" Rafters in life jackets and helmets pulled up their paddles and gripped the raft’s ropes, holding on before barreling down Satan’s Cesspool, a Class III+ rapids. The chilly water splashed as they whooped and cheered.

But more water also means more risks. Rafting companies say their guides have undergone additional safety training and swift water rescue courses, and they have navigated areas to know which spots to avoid while monitoring the changing flows."There’s a lot more trees in the water along the sides of the river, especially after four years of drought," she said.

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