Gallery: Spring Camp Day 5--Tackling Rapids, Then It's Home Sweet Home

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    The team walks past the bus, which shuttles rafters to the top of the rapids. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    The shuttle to the top, shared with several other groups ready to make their way down the south fork of the American River. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Our noble river chariot. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Bradley Hughes by the raft as the team prepares to load in. *Photo: Adam Hemphill/Wired*
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    The team gears up. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    One last splash hits the raft after making it through a set of rapids. *Photo: Nathan Hurst/Wired*
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    Nathan Hurst tests the water, which was refreshingly cold in the 95+ degree heat. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Paddling through the calm waters between rapids. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    We shared the river with several other groups, splashing through the calm waters and narrowly avoiding collision in the rapids. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Mike Ruocco films some river product testing with Christina Bonnington. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Bradley Hughes packs his gear into the car. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Valentina Palladino takes one last look at the house before heading out. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    After a long trip, Jim Merithew takes a nap in the car before hitting the road home. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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