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While Finding Nino remains stuck, the remaining teams reach the instructions for the finish line. They'll have a choice of two routes. A 4.1 mile straight-shot hike through the cold river or a shorter 3.3 mile hike over a mountain. All teams choose the river route except for WGIYNIKA, who think they can make up some ground and S.W.A.T., who are probably just being prideful. It proves to be a good choice because they manage to pass up WGIYNIKA on the mountain. Meanwhile, Finding Nino finally figures out the pillar puzzle. "We're fishermen not locksmiths," Nino deadpans to the camera. They're 20 minutes behind the other teams, but they opt for the river route anyway. The not stupid teams begin to arrive at the finish. Moustaches are first again. AGAIN! Somewhat Limited arrives second. There's more mushy stuff between Jeff and Erik. Jeff says he thinks Erik is exerting himself more than anyone else out there, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to take Erik as far as he wants to go. Wait... maybe I labeled Team Gay Angst incorrectly. Rednecks finish third, Akbar fourth, Gay Angst fifth, NY'sWCE sixth, Valley Girls seventh, S.W.A.T. eighth. Salmoni says this in the exact same phrasing and cadence for each team. Edited in rapid succession for these six teams, it's staggering. "[Team name]! You're in [number] place." Seriously, for what you're paying this guy, you could buy some way better challenges and puzzles. Finding Nino begins to gain on Grandpa's Last Expedition, who is fading fast in the river. Actually, it's the young Sam who is having issues pressing on in the frigid waters. Whippersnapper!

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