South Fork Walla Walla River Trail leads painful fall

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Don Davis
WALLA WALLA UNION-BULLETIN

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Don Davis
The South Fork trail often borders the river between deep canyon walls.

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Judging from the wet spot on my jacket’s left sleeve and the damp chill on my left buttock, I had hit the frozen ground on my side. It happened on an uphill two-track 20 yards past the crumbling Demaris Cabin on the South Fork Walla Walla River Trail. I hit with a thump. I clutched the Nikon to my chest. It dangled from a strap around my neck for easy access if Bigfoot or a cougar crossed the trail. While in mid-air, I twisted around to protect it. A reflex, I guess. Despite that selfless twist, a loud “Crunnnch!” signaled a lens hood digging into the ice. The sound mingled with my own “Ooomphh!”
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