Atom Bomb Falls

Atom Bomb Falls is the source of much fear and intimidation amongst first timers on Bald Rock. The story of the original first descent portage in Holbeck and Stanley's guide provide no reassurances what so ever. The reality is somewhat different these days, and, provided moderate flows the portage and "death ferry" provide no really obstacle to these qualified to paddled this run.  Large rapids amongst even larger boulders are a sign of the approaching  portage and a pool is exited  to the right shore so that boats can be carried around the first tier of the drop and the ferry begun.  The ferry is relatively undramatic (<1000cfs) and the eddy to catch on the far shore better than historically reported. The portage then continues easily along the left hand shore along bedrock until boats can be lowered down ledges to the river again. Some paddlers have found a line to paddle the first tier hard left, smearing the bedrock slab with a large boof. Work the logistics of this one out for yourself if you fancy your chances.