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DULUTH, Minn.

Photos: North Shore thaw brings world-class kayaking

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Chris Baer descends a 20-foot waterfall on the Lester River that he has dubbed "Almost Always." North Shore rivers can create powerful and dangerous hydraulic forces where the water recirculates like a giant washing machine.
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Northwoods Whitewater
Kayaking legend and University of Wisconsin astronomy professor, Jim Rada was the first person to run several Minnesota creeks. His guidebook, "Northwoods Whitewater," was like kayaking gospel.
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Chris Baer
Chris Baer descends a 20-foot waterfall on the Lester River that he has dubbed "Almost Always." North Shore rivers can create powerful and dangerous hydraulic forces where the water recirculates like a giant washing machine.
MPR Photo/Dan Kraker
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Chris Baer
Chris Baer celebrates after his successful descent of the rapid called "Almost Always" on the Lester River.
MPR Photo/Dan Kraker