Download or read book Classic Northeastern Whitewater Guide written by Bruce Lessels and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 1998 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Champion paddler Bruce Lessels details more than 90 classic whitewater runs from New England to New York, with route descriptions, charts, put-in directions, degrees of difficulty, and more.
Download or read book AMC River Guide written by Appalachian Mountain Club Books and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated, this is the definitive guide to more than 2000 miles of river in southern New England, making it the ideal resource for whitewater and flat water kayakers and canoeists.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping written by Molly Absolon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional Book! The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping introduces new rafters to the skills, equipment, and knowledge required to mount a multiday whitewater rafting trip. Rafting equipment, skills, and techniques have changed drastically in recent years, and this book provides the latest information on equipment selection, care, repair, and use; whitewater rafting techniques; reading rivers; hazard evaluation and basic rescue; camping techniques; river cooking and living; and expedition planning. Written in a clear and comprehensive manner by outdoor educator and whitewater veteran Molly Absolon, The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping is a great tool for novices and an excellent resource for experienced rafters.
Download or read book Western Whitewater from the Rockies to the Pacific written by Jim Cassady and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Packraft Handbook written by Luc Mehl and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.
Download or read book World Whitewater written by Jim Cassady and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an international guide to the legendary rivers of the world. It gives the reader all the information needed to plan an expedition, including maps of 50 rivers with photographs, mile-by-mile descriptions of major rivers and personal stories from boaters who have been there.
Download or read book Virginia Whitewater written by H. Roger Corbett and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quiet Water New Hampshire and Vermont written by John Hayes and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover more than 90 scenic destinations Z99 this updated and expanded edition of our popular guide
Download or read book River Rescue written by Les Bechdel and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised new 1997 edition gives expert advice on all aspects of river safety, covers latest gear and methods, and contains expanded material on big-water rescue -- the essential manual for every fast-water paddler.
Download or read book AMC River Guide Maine written by John Fiske and published by Appalachian Mountain Club Rive. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this completely updated and revised edition of AMC's River Guide: Maine, paddlers of all ability levels will find the comprehensive, straightforward information they need to experience everything from rivers to whitewater.
Download or read book Alaska River Guide written by Karen Jettmar and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2008-06-28 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rich tapestry of Alaska is threaded together by 365,000 miles of waterways, from cascading mountain streams to meandering valley rivers, from the meltwaters of glaciers to broad rivers that empty into the sea. This guide profiles a wide variety of rivers from all over Alaska, concentrating on trips for intermediate boaters, and including a few major expeditions for the experienced river-runner. A section on gear outlines what to take into the backcountry.
Download or read book New River Guide written by Bruce Ingram and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New River is one of the most changeable and fickle rivers on the East Coast--and also one of the most beautiful and rewarding. It attracts anglers, canoeists, kayakers, rafters, bird watchers, rock climbers, and those who simply enjoy the great outdoors. The New River Guide provides an indispensable overview of this untamed and scenic waterway as it winds through three states, including the bucolic South Fork in North Carolina, the ridges of Virginia, and the gorges of West Virginia. Both casual and hardcore anglers will learn of the best places to fish for smallmouth bass. Canoeists will find the most enticing sections to paddle, whether they prefer placid stretches or white water. Rafters and kayakers headed for Class IV rapids in the New River Gorge will find The New River Guide a must-read. This new edition for 2015 includes updated and expanded information on favorite float trips, fishing spots, access points, bass lines and lures, and river guides and other resources.
Download or read book River Runners Guide to Utah and Adjacent Areas written by Gary C. Nichols and published by . This book was released on 1986-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully revised and updated edition of Gary Nichols' widely used guide to river running in Utah, with information about alterations in waterways and changes in access points.
Download or read book The River Gypsies Guide to North America written by Leland Davis and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With detailed driving directions, shuttle icons, stream flow beta, 43 scale maps, and colour photos, this book offers you what you need to plan an American paddling vacation. It is your ticket to travel in 9 of the continent's hottest paddling destination regions, with information on the best playspots, creeks, and rivers from class III to V+.
Download or read book A Kayaker s Guide to the Hudson River Valley written by Shari Aber and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get away from the traffic, noise, and crowds, and spend some quiet time with the herons, beavers, and other wildlife of the Hudson River Valley. A Kayaker's Guide to the Hudson River Valley shows you some of the best places to go for a nice, quiet day of paddling.
Download or read book America by Rivers written by Tim Palmer and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographer and writer Tim Palmer has spent more than 25 years researching and experiencing life on the waterways of the American continent. He has travelled by canoe or raft on more than 300 different rivers, down wide placid streams and rough raging rapids. His journeys have taken him to every corner of the country, where he has witnessed and described the unique interaction of geographical, historical, and cultural forces that act upon our nation's vital arteries. America by Rivers represents the culmination of that grand adventure. Palmer describes the rivers of America in all their remaining glory and tarnished beauty, as he presents a comprehensive tour of the whole of America's river systems. Filled with important new information as well as data gathered from hundreds of published sources, America by Rivers covers: the network of American waterways and how they fit together to form river systems unique features of individual rivers along with their size, length, and biological importance environmental problems affecting the rivers of different regions and what is being done to protect and restore them cultural connections and conflicts surrounding the rivers of each region Chapters address the character of rivers in distinct regions of the country, and each chapter highlights one river with a detailed view from the water. Rivers profiled include the Penobscot, Potomac, Suwanee, Minnesota, Niobara, Salmon, Rio Grande, American, Rogue, and Sheenjek. Eighteen maps guide the reader across the country and 100 photos illustrate the splendor of Palmer's fascinating subject. America by Rivers provides a new way of seeing our country, one that embraces the entire landscape and offers fresh avenues to adventure. It is compelling reading for anyone concerned about the health of our land and the future of our waterways.
Download or read book The Connecticut River Boating Guide written by John Sinton and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative guide to the Connecticut River for boaters, canoeists, and kayakers.
