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Multi-day rafting trips

Raft whitewater rapids by day, camp riverside by night and experience an unforgettable Montana journey with Glacier Raft Company. 

Our multi-day, overnight whitewater rafting trips take you down the spectacular Middle Fork or North Fork of the Flathead River. Reserve anything from a three-day river expedition to a three-day backcountry float.

Custom river trips for just you and your friends are also available.

For inquiries or to book by phone: 1.406.888.5454

Rates do not include 8% service fee or guide gratuity. *Ages 12 and under

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Glacier Raft Co. is committed to the wellbeing and safety of all guests and staff on our trips. Please give us a call if you have any concerns prior to your trip. All guests are required to sign a waiver before rafting.

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Day trips depart from West Glacier Village. Multi-day trips from Glacier Anglers & Outfitters at Paddle Ridge , 1/2 mile west of West Glacier.

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Our trips are led by Glacier's best guides, many of whom have years of experience on the Flathead.

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Great Northern Resort

Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Trips

Go on a rafting adventure on Montana’s Flathead River

Welcome to West Glacier and the heart of Glacier National Park, now it’s time to explore the river. Along the southern boundary to Glacier National Park, the Middle Fork of the Flathead offers the best whitewater rafting in Montana. Great Northern’s scenic floats and whitewater rafting trips are an exhilarating activity for the whole family.

We did the Scenic Float. Great float trip down the Middle Fork River! So beautiful and enjoyed it thoroughly. Elizabeth F.

Half-Day Rafting Trips

Want to hit the waters of Glacier National Park and still have time for other adventures? Great Northern offers both half-day scenic float trips and half-day whitewater rafting trips. Our thrilling whitewater rafting trips are a great way to experience Glacier Park.

Whitewater Half-Day Rafting Trip

Scenic Float Trip

Thrill-Seeker Sport Raft Trip

1-2 Person Funyak Trip

Whitewater Rafting & Riverside Dining Trips

The wild and scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River is one of the last great, wild and free flowing rivers of the West. If you don’t want to think about dinner plans, we’ve got you covered on a raft trip with dinner!

Half-Day Whitewater Raft & Dinner

Half-Day Kayak & Dinner

Half-Day Sport Boat & Dinner

Half-Day Scenic Dinner Float

Full-Day Rafting Trips

Great Northern’s full day whitewater rafting trips, on the boundary of Glacier National Park, are an exhilarating activity for the whole family.

Whitewater Rafting & Lunch

Sport Raft & Lunch

1-2 Person Funyak & Lunch

Overnight Rafting Trips

Ever thought about what it’s like to camp on the river, under the stars, and alongside Glacier National Park? We know how you feel. Join us for a night or two sleeping out under Montana’s star-studded big skies, riverside style!

Overnight Whitewater Rafting

Multi-Day Whitewater Rafting

2 Day Overnight Glacier National Park Rafting Trip

About this trip.

Ready for adventure? Dreamed of seeing Glacier National Park’s star studded skies without having to carry a heavy pack into the backcountry? This is the trip for you! Our 2 day overnight rafting Glacier trip will give you an experience on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River that you’ll never forget. The Middle Fork is designated as a  Wild and Scenic River . It also forms Glacier National Park’s southwestern border. As a result, this 2 day whitewater raft trip offers unique and amazing views into Glacier’s interior. In addition to thrilling whitewater rapids, you’ll also pass through peaceful, stunning scenic sections of calm, turquoise water.

Adult Price: $475

Child Price: $399

Other Price: 8% River User Fee (not included in price)

Guide Tip: Industry rate is 18-20% (not included in price)

Dates & Details

Difficulty:  This 2 day overnight rafting Glacier trip is moderate, family friendly.

Dates: This trip departs every Wednesday and Saturday between the dates of June 5th and August 3rd, 2024

Trip Duration:  2 Days

What To Bring

Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet. View our overnight packing list for more information about what to bring.

Safety First

Safety is always the #1 priority. Guides undergo training in river rescue techniques, first aid, and more. Many guides return year after year. If conditions call for wetsuits and river shoes, or if you would prefer to wear splash gear, it is always available at no extra cost. Helmets are mandatory for whitewater trips.

Additional Trip Details

Day 1 overnight rafting glacier.

The day of the trip, you should arrive at our office by 9:00 AM to meet your guide. You’ll go over your gear at that time, pack it in our waterproof dry bags, get fitted for life jackets, and then head for the river!

On the first afternoon, your guide will pick a beautiful spot on the river to set up camp. That night, sleep soundly in tents on our comfy sleeping pads and cozy sleeping bags. In the morning, sip steaming coffee or tea as the sun comes up. At mealtimes, enjoy largely organic, locally sourced meals prepared by your guides, who pride themselves on being backcountry gourmet chefs. We can take into consideration any dietary restriction or request that you may have – just ask!

Day 2 Overnight Rafting Glacier

On the second day on the river, we’ll prepare for the  thrilling whitewater section of the John F. Stevens Canyon . Don’t worry, we will take pictures! After the most exciting experience in Glacier National Park, we’ll take off the river at West Glacier in the late afternoon. You’ll be back to our office in West Glacier between 3 and 4 PM where we’ll all be waiting to hear of your adventures!

Other Notes

• The speed of the current — and therefore the length of the trip — changes with varying water levels, so the put-in may differ from trip to trip.
• The minimum age also varies depending on the river level. In June the minimum age is generally 8. From mid-July through the rest of the summer the minimum age is generally 6.
• Most, but not all, of the whitewater occurs on the last day in the John Stevens Canyon.
• The rapids are rated class II and class III, making this trip a fun and splashy adventure.
• Early season — June and early July — you’ll appreciate our wet suits and splash gear, which are provided at no additional cost.

Meeting Notes

Guests should call our office the day prior to departure at 406-387-5555 to check-in. The day of the trip, you should arrive at our office by 9:00 AM to meet your guide. You’ll go over your gear at that time, pack it in our waterproof dry bags, get fitted for life jackets, and then head for the river! Click on  directions  for how to find us.

Minimum ages for children will depend on the flow of the river, but generally speaking, there is a rafting trip for every age and ability between 3 and 103! Ages 3 and up for our  scenic trips . Minimum age of 5 and a minimum weight of 50 pounds for our whitewater trips.  These minimums may be higher if the river levels are higher, as they often are in the early summer. Be sure to call the office to inquire: 406-387-5555 or [email protected]

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Easy or Moderate, Family Friendly

2-3 Days, your choice!

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Full Day Whitewater Rafting Glacier Park Trip with Lunch

Approx. 5-6hrs

$152 Adult | $124 Child (5 years-12 years)

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Approx. 6 to 6.5 hours

Rafting Testimonial

We had such a great time! Our guide was Nicolette, and she was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable about the park, river, and everything Montana. We weren’t sure what to expect upon arrival, and ended up making the best memories of our trip. I very highly recommend this company & the relaxing raft tour. Make it a priority if you’re visiting Glacier! Will definitely be back!

— Amanda Stenzel

Great ride! The views were amazing. Connor was our guide and did a great job sharing his knowledge of the route. I actually jumped in the river, and it was quite refreshing! I highly recommend spending time exploring Glacier National Park with Glacier Guides and Montana Raft. They are very professional and make the ride more fun.

— P.J. Wubbena

Holy cow this place is awesome! Right from the start, everyone was so nice and friendly and fun! Our family headed down the river for the scenic float with our three littles (9, 7 & 3) and my FIL and MIL (who cannot swim and is terrified of water!). We had the best time and our guide Nicolette was super knowledgeable about the river and the area. After the float we stayed for dinner and, let me just tell you, it blew my expectations out of the water! I was expecting to get our main course with a couple sides but they had that PLUS crazy yummy appetizers AND dessert too! I cannot recommend Montana Raft enough! If you have time, do the dinner option. You will not be disappointed!!

— Jacki Kelly

I highly recommend booking with Glacier Guides. We booked white water rafting for 3 guys and had a blast. We felt like the guides did a really great job of demonstrating their expertise on the water and sharing history about the local area. Joe in particular was a great dude. If you’re in town, these guys are the best!

— David Williamson

If you’re looking to try white water rafting in glacier (which you should!) Glacier Guides is the place to go! My husband and I were on our honeymoon and this was our first rafting experience, and it could not have been better! James was prepared with experience, knowledge and jokes. We felt very safe with James in charge. He also offered numerous places and hikes in the park for all experience levels. Highly recommend!

— Rebecca Herchenroether

Scenic and whitewater raft trips on the Flathead River are an experience that you won’t soon forget. The Middle and North Fork of the Flathead are two of Montana’s wildest rivers and form the southern and western boundaries of Glacier National Park. They are protected as Wild and Scenic rivers ensuring that they will remain free-flowing and untamed. These glacial fed waters rank as some of the cleanest rivers in the world. On these adventure trips, we often see deer, mountain goats, osprey, eagles, beavers, bears, and there are times we even hear howling wolves.

Our experienced guides are friendly, professional, and eager to share the river with you. We have a risk management program that has been recognized as one of the best in the industry, have been running amazing trips for over two decades, and there are more reasons still why you should choose us .

Not exactly what you’re looking for? We are happy to CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP to give you the experience of a lifetime. We offer many different family-friendly trips: Half Day Whitewater and Scenic Trips, a Full Day Whitewater Adventure w/ Lunch, an Evening Whitewater Dinner, Custom Overnight Rafting Adventure w/ Camping, and Guided Fly Fishing!

SCENIC FLOAT TRIPS

Scenic raft trips are a fun and relaxing way to experience the beauty of Montana without all the whitewater. Perfect for families with young children, seniors, and anyone who wants to see one of the most gorgeous parts of Glacier National Park.

*Youth = 12 and under & Prices do not include an 8% land use fee or gratuity.

Half Day Scenic

The trip begins with views of towering mountain peaks, then enters one of the prettiest canyons in the region with deep emerald-green water- a visual treat that can only be experienced in a raft!

No experience needed. Ages 3 and up.

WHITEWATER RAFT TRIPS

Navigating rapids is one of the most exciting aspects of floating a river! You might have seen The River Wild, which features the rapids of the Middle Fork and we are one of only two guide outfits with permits to float the North Fork.

*Youth = 12 and under & Prices do not include a 8% land use fee or gratuity.

Half Day Whitewater

These trips are ideal for families or groups looking to spend a few hours out on the river while visiting the Glacier National Park area.

To accommodate your schedule we offer these trips four times per day during the summer months. These trips depart at 10:00, 12:30, 2:00, and 4:00 and depart from our office at the above times, please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Depending on river flows they last between two and a half to three and a half hours and cover 9 river miles. No experience is needed for this adventure.

This stretch of river is suitable for children age 6 and older during normal Summer Flows. The age minimum may increase during Spring Run-off. Please call the office early season to inquire about current age limitations.

DISCLAIMER: minimum weight requirement for our whitewater trips is 50 POUNDS. Per the industry standard, we require all participants to wear a Type 5 personal floatation device (PFD). All children must be at least 50lbs and have a chest diameter of at least 24″ in circumference. 

Full Day Whitewater

These white water rafting trips are ideal for groups looking for something memorable to do in Glacier. The views of Mt. Penrose and Nyack Mountain are magnificent from the river. On many of our full day guided rafting trips we see Eagles and Osprey at work building nests or catching fish.

For most of the year we raft through a scenic stretch of river before lunch and then run the biggest stretch of whitewater in the afternoon sun. When the weather is at its warmest in the late summer, we often run the whitewater in the morning and then spend the afternoon floating and swimming through the quieter stretches of the Middle Fork.

Our deli-style lunches feature fresh breads, meats, cheeses, salads, fruits, and vegetables served buffet style. With advanced notice we can accommodate most dietary restrictions and preferences. Please inform our staff ahead of time if your group’s dietary needs require special attention.

Full day trips depart from our office at 10:00 AM, please arrive 30 minutes early.

No experience is needed for this adventure. This stretch of river is suitable for children age 6 and older during normal Summer Flows. The age minimum may increase during Spring Run-off. Please call the office early season to inquire about current age limitations.

Evening Dinner Whitewater

These eight-mile river trips combine thrilling whitewater, spectacular scenery, and fine cooking. A four-hour Dinner Trip is perfect for groups seeking a unique dining experience while visiting the Glacier National Park area. This is a meal your whole family will enjoy!

After running the big rapids our guides will select a private dinner spot just for your group. We serve juicy barbecued steaks, fresh salmon, or savory chicken breasts while you relax beside the river.

Dinner features fresh salads, baked potatoes, and a tasty homemade dessert. Dinner trips require advanced reservations so that your special requests can be freshly prepared before each trip. With advanced notice we can accommodate most dietary restrictions and preferences. Please inform our staff ahead of time if your group’s dietary needs require special attention.

Dinner Whitewater Adventures depart from our office daily at 2:00 PM, please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.

Sport Raft Wild Side

Wonder how some of our river rapids like “Jaws,” “Pinball,” and “Screaming Right Turn” got their name? Take a ride with us in a Wild Side Raft and you will find out first hand!

This is the ideal trip for small groups of great adventurers who want a private boat and maximum excitement. These sport rafts can only hold four guests at a time so space on these trips is limited.

During our Spring Runoff season (May-June) Wild Side Raft trips are for experienced river runners only. No experience is necessary for first timers who want to go for the gusto during our usual Summer Flows. This trip is suitable for children age 13 (if accompanied by an adult) and over during the summer months.

For your comfort and safety wet-suits, river booties, and a helmet is provided on these trips.

Wild Side Raft trips depart from our office twice a day at 10:00 AM and at 2:00 PM, please arrive 30 minutes prior. Trip duration ranges from 2.5 – 3.5 hours depending on river flow.

Inflatable Kayak

The kayaks that we use are quick, maneuverable, and very stable if paddled with an aggressive spirit. Our experienced guides will lead your group down the river, and will give you tips for a pleasurable whitewater kayaking experience.

Half Day Inflatable Kayaking trips float a nine-mile stretch of river with ample practice time to gain confidence before we get to the big river rapids. There is nothing like the thrill of successfully running a rapid in your own boat! Our Full Day Kayaking trips give you six additional miles + a Deli-style Lunch on the river!!

Inflatable Kayak Trips are best suited for experienced river runners who would like to branch out and try something new. These trips are suitable for children age 13 and over if accompanied by an adult.

Inflatable Kayak Trips are only offered during normal Summer Flows.

For your comfort and white water safety, a full wetsuit package and helmet is provided on these trips.

Half Day Inflatable Kayak trips depart from our office with our regular whitewater rafting trips at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM. Full Day trips depart at 10:00 AM. Please arrive 30 minutes prior for all trips.

Custom Overnight Adventure

Camping with Wild River Adventures is a luxury experience. We’re experts at making nights out on the river comfortable in any weather.

Multi-Day trips instill life-long memories. They create lasting friendships and bring families closer together. Our Three Day Rafting Adventures end with a bang as we run the biggest rapids of the adventure tour. It’s the perfect end to an unforgettable experience!

Our Overnight Adventures are run expedition-style with all our gear carried on board the rafts. All of our custom multi day trips are completely self-sufficient and we are free to enjoy the river at our Multi-Day Adventures depart on any day that is convenient for you. Please meet at our headquarters at 9am. We require a minimum of 2 participants on these custom multi-day trips.

No experience is needed for this adventure. If running the Middle Fork, this stretch of river is suitable for children age 6 and older during normal Summer Flows. The age minimum may increase during Spring Run-off. Please call the office early season to inquire about current age limitations.

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Middle fork of the salmon.

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6 Day Middle Fork of the Salmon River Trips

• Length: 75 – 100 miles / 6 days
• Season: June through September
• Activities: Class III+ Rafting, Hiking, and World-Class Fishing
• Minimum Age: 16 in June, 11 in July, and 7 in August
• Includes: Professional guides, exceptional food, camping equipment, and flight into Indian Creek (if required)
• Meeting Place: Stanley, Idaho
• Trip Cost: $3395
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Trip Reviews

When can i return, when to go rafting.

The Middle Fork has nearly continuous whitewater for the entirety of the trip. With no dams controlling its flow, the river changes character throughout the summer. Early season, when flows are the highest, is the best time to come if you are looking for a wild ride.

The Middle Fork of the Salmon River

Whatever time of year you decide to come, a Middle Fork of the Salmon River rafting trip is an unparalleled wilderness rafting experience. Historic sites, including Native American petroglyphs and more recent mining and homesteading ruins, offer a captivating glimpse into the Middle Fork’s past.

Located in Central Idaho, the Middle Fork is within driving distance of Boise and locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. It can also be reached from airports in Stanley and Salmon, Idaho or Missoula, Montana. Many traveling to the area combine their trip with a scenic drive through the nearby Sawtooth Mountains.

River Rhythm

Early season the river is fast and continuous for the the first 20 of the 100 miles. After that it eases up and gradually builds up again until the last two days which is full of great rapids. In late season, the river gradually gets more difficult each day, ending with the biggest rapids on the last day.

Off the Rafts

Several hot springs offer a relaxing way to cap off a day on the move. Longer hikes to a few beautiful viewpoints are also available for anyone still looking for more action in their day.

Flora & Fauna

Black Hawthorn, Mountain Alder, Cottonwood, Ponderosa Pine. Cutthroat trout, deer, elk, bear, river otter, bald eagles, osprey, Big Horn Sheep, and if we’re super lucky we’ll see mountain goats.

Land Acknowledgement

Our trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River travel through the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Shoshone Tuka-Deka peoples (Mountain Sheepeaters). In particular, we travel through land ceded in the Treaty of 1879. We recognize current indigenous peoples and those who were removed from their homelands.

We are licensed by the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board and operate under special use permit with the Salmon-Challis National Forest . Additionally, we are an equal opportunity provider.

Trip Highlights

• Soak in the numerous hot springs
• Pictographs and homesites of the native Sheepeater Tribe
• Homesteads of early western settlers
• Jumping rocks
• World-class rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing (all catch and release)

Quick Facts

• One of the original 8 designated Wild and Scenic Rivers in 1968
• Located in the middle of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness
• Bear Valley Creek and Marsh Creek come together to form the Middle Fork of the Salmon

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Experience Missoula Whitewater rafting at its best on the Alberton Gorge and Blackfoot River. These rivers offer the best rafting near Missoula, Montana and Spokane, Washington. Discover Montana’s finest whitewater river adventures in our rafting and riverboard trips on the Clark Fork River’s Alberton Gorge and the Blackfoot River .

Raft Montana’s finest summer whitewater on the Alberton Gorge and experience the thrilling rapids like Tumbleweed, Spilt Rock and Fang. This is one of Montana’s best whitewater rafting trips and holds spectacular canyon scenery. We offer guided whitewater  riverboarding , the ultimate whitewater thrill.

Enjoy one of our  scenic family floats  for relaxing and wildlife viewing on the Clark Fork River.  Gentle float trips through the Tarkio Canyon offer wonderful Montana scenery and wildlife viewing. Private raft trip options are available if you would like your own raft and guide for a private river adventure.

In June and early July the Blackfoot River pulses with fun fast-moving family whitewater and is perfect for whitewater or scenic raft and kayak adventures. Over sixty miles of the Blackfoot River flow towards Missoula and we offer scenic, whitewater or multi-day rafting and kayaking trips.

Explore Montana under your own power on one of our guided scenic or whitewater kayaking trips . Our friendly, professional river guides provide instruction, equipment and guidance for our  raft, canoe, kayak, riverboarding and SUP trips. Our mission is to give our guests the best river experience possible. We are located right on the river and  have been teaching swift water rescue classes and whitewater rafting clinics since 1995. We are affiliated with the Whitewater Rescue Institute and all of our guides are trained in Swiftwater Rescue

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Yellowstone Raft Company The First, In the Last Best Place.

Yellowstone Raft Company has been taking families and friends through the Yellowstone River’s exhilarating whitewater rapids since 1978. We were the first raft company to take trips down this wild Montana river, and for over 40 years, we have been your first choice.

Plan your 2022 Montana rafting adventure today!

We are accepting Online Reservations for Summer 2022. Book through our online calendars!

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Over 40 years ago, Est. 1978, we pioneered floating the Yellowstone River.

We’re one of the only rafting companies with permits from both the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.

Make your Yellowstone vacation more memorable!

With an experience, people consistently tell us is the highlight of their trip to Montana and Yellowstone, you’ll be sure to leave with a smile on your face!

Connect with family and friends  as you paddle together.

See the beautiful canyons and mountains surrounding Yellowstone from a unique angle.

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"Awesome float. I’ve done a few this summer with different companies and today was by far the best. The guys in the office were great and Craig was our guide and he made us all feel so welcome and comfortable. Super fun day. It went by way too fast. I highly recommend."

"Thank you Yellowstone Raft Co. for a wonderful experience. We had a very good and funny guide in Kevin. My 6 year old son thoroughly enjoyed his first rafting experience - this has opened a whole new world of adventure for him."

"Staff in office and the guides were polite and accommodating with our children. They did not overfill the raft and everyone was able to paddle. Opportunities to jump in the river and have fun on flat stretches. You'll also learn a bit about the landscape."

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Flathead River rafting can be found on the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River. Forming the western and southern borders of Glacier National Park, the Flathead River is a hidden gem of Montana with spectacular scenery, unsurpassed fishing and excellent wildlife viewing.

Middle Fork of the Flathead River (Class II-III): Along the southwestern border of Glacier National Park, the Middle Fork of the Flathead offers beautiful and relaxing rafting rafting trips that are great for the whole family North Fork of the Flathead River (Class I-II): An easy, multi-day float trip, rafting on the North Fork of the Flathead River is a great way to experience Montana and Glacier National Park.

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More About Rafting on the Flathead Rivers

The headwaters of the Flathead River are located in British Columbia and drain the western slope of the Rockie Mountains. The river’s namesake comes from the Flathead Indians who lived in the region and were named so by Lewis and Clark. The majority of the river is protected within the confines of Glacier National Park as well as Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wilderness areas. In 1976, US Congress designated 219 miles of the Flathead River as “National Wild and Scenic.” The Flathead River offers more than 275 miles of river rafting ranging from peaceful Class I float trips to Class III+ whitewater adventures on the North Fork and Middle Fork of the Flathead River.

Best Multi-Day Rafting Trips

Multi-day trips are a great way to see locations and special destinations that you could not otherwise see if you were not on the river. Multi-day trips usually book in advance and have limited space, so check these trips out and reserve your spot.

Multi-Day rafting trips can range anywhere from 2 – 15 days long, camping on the river, spanning long distances and remote destinations.

Multi-day rafting trips use paddle boats, oar boats and or motorized boats (and any combination of these) depending on the destination and length of the trip. Usually these trips are all-inclusive with the trip, gear, food, camping and limited transportation all part of the packaged price.

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