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With your heart pounding fit to burst, you gulp a lungful of air and leap into the gorge. For a few seconds you lose your orientation as you tumble in the air then you hit the river with a stunning crash: lose 4 ENDURANCE points.

You soon surface but the current is very strong and you cannot resist being swept along. For over a mile you ride the icy white water until your feet touch some smooth rocks as they speed past below. By kicking out against these boulders you are able to propel yourself towards the bank. Cold and exhausted, you eventually claw your way out of the water and collapse on the rocky shore.

The jump and your river ride have taken their toll of your possessions. Delete the items you have listed second, third, fifth and seventh in the Backpack section of your Action Chart. Also, delete half the contents of your Belt Pouch and one Special Item of your choice.

Turn to 294.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Brian Williams.