A kayaker entering Lava Falls on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon (note the river runners watching on the bank).

Roy Tennant

After half-a-dozen trips, this was the worst I had ever seen this rapid. The huge wave in the middle was a certain flip for our 16-18 foot oar rafts, but luckily there was a sneak left that was smooth as silk.

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