Zoller Zap Rapid (Rattlesnake)
White Salmon River
This rapid was originally named Zoller Zap after the Zoller's early expeditions on the White Salmon. Zoller Zap is now commonly referred to as Rattlesnake. This big rapid is just downstream from Husum falls but it's no let down. There is almost always a huge standing wave here to provide a trill. You may even get a chance to "ride the bull".
Group of three rafters demonstrate "riding the bull"
Front paddlers get the ZAP from Zoller zap rapid
Notice how quickly the river drops and how the raft is suspended above the river
Perfect white water wave on the white salmon river
Taking in a big breath of air before going under the water
Only the booties remain visible from the front end of the raft
Anticipation from the Bull riders in this raft just above the drop into the rapid
A good angle to see the standing wave of the white water