Download or read book Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater written by Nick Hinds and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater is the definitive guide to the best rivers and creeks for kayaking and rafting in Washington and Oregon—home to some of the most fun (and challenging) whitewater in the world. Including over 240 detailed run descriptions from local area paddlers who know these rivers and creeks better than anyone else, this is the only book you’ll ever need for a lifetime’s-worth of paddling in the Pacific Northwest. Includes… ·Run descriptions ·Shuttle directions ·Detailed maps ·Min. and max. recommended flows ·Scouting advice ·Awesome photos ·And more!
Download or read book Paddling Washington written by Rich Landers and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2008-04-07 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * 112 routes in rivers, streams, lakes, and bays in the Northwest * For paddlers of all skill levels * Maps, safety tips, equipment requirements, and a route comparison chart This uniquely comprehensive Washington paddling guidebook combines the best of three previous books--Paddle Routes of the Inland Northwest, Paddle Routes of Western Washington, and Washington Whitewater--into one volume. Detailed locator maps and instructions on safety are included, as well as appendices on equipment, map sources, and a useful route comparison chart for selecting the right trip level for any paddler. Paddling Washington covers water routes in western and eastern Washington, British Columbia, North Idaho, and Montana, and has enough trips to keep northwest paddlers busy for years to come.
Download or read book Whitewater Kayaking written by David Harrison and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, illustrated guide compiled from the Canoe & Kayak magazine. Focusing on whitewater kayaking, this book covers strokes and manoeuvres-the Duffek, hole surfing, waterfall running, and eddy turns, plus advice on navigating through tough stretches and setting up racing exercises.
Download or read book A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina written by Will Leverette and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From The Chattooga to the Nantahala, the thrilling rapids and unparalleled scenery of Western North Carolina's rivers attract thousands of whitewater paddlers each year. Author and paddling instructor Will Leverette grew up in and around canoes. His grandfather, Frank "Chief " Bell, helped to popularize the sport through Camp Mondamin, the country's premier summer camp for paddling. Ride along with Leverette as he recounts the exhilarating adventures of paddling's pioneers from 1923 to 1980, both those who started the craze and those who guided it farther downstream.
Download or read book Texas Whitewater written by Stephen Hartley Daniel and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas and whitewater. Who knew? According to veteran paddler Steve Daniel, one doesn't have to be an outdoors expert to find whitewater fun and adventure in the Lone Star State. Sometimes all that's needed is a little rain and perseverance - and this handy guide to Texas rivers and creeks with the greatest prospects for whitewater.
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 Northwoods Whitewater written by Jim Rada and published by Sangfroid Press. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[T]his book is the bible for those of us hoping to experience the best whitewater in the Northwoods. It features technical yet spirited descriptions of every significant run in the area, plus colorful tales of the author's journeys. A detailed rating system assists kayakers and canoers in choosing the best river for their level of experience, while accurate maps and a user-friendly layout lead paddlers straight to their chosen whitewater rivers and creeks"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book The River Chasers written by Susan L. Taft and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the history of American whitewater canoeing and kayaking, tracing the evolution of whitewater padding through the people, rivers and events of the last 60 years. Covers wood/canvas canoes and folding kayaks to composites and plastics, from slalom and squirt to rodeo and extreme boating.
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 Fast Cold written by Andrew Embick and published by Falcon Distribution. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to seventy-nine routes. The author's anecdotes are thoroughly riveting.
Download or read book White Water Nepal written by Peter Knowles and published by Rivers. This book was released on 2011-01-10 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nepal has become one of the world's top destinations for white water kayaking and rafting, and this edition reflects this with updates from many Nepali top river runners and also contributions from celebrity international river runners.
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 The Complete Whitewater Rafter written by Jeff Bennett and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1996-01-22 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the experts do it.
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 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 Whitewater of the Southern Rockies The New Testament to Class I V written by Kyle McCutchen and published by Wolverine Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whitewater of the Southern Rockies covers 400 runs in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming. This is the most comprehensive catalog of class I-V+ kayaking and rafting sections ever compiled. Three hundred full-page color photos, a user-friendly design, succinct river descriptions, and precise beta-boxes make this the whitewater guidebook of choice. At once a rediculously well researched and layed-out guide and a coffee table style book complete with the most stunning collection of whitewater photography ever compiled into book form, this is a must have for anyone living in the West and serious about whitewater kayaking and rafting. Each section is complete with maps, detailed information about the runs and access to them, as well as logistics, and complete with color photos and pertinent beta regarding flow rates and seasons.
Download or read book Whitewater Tales of Terror written by William Nealy and published by Clerisy Press. This book was released on 1983 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-seller is an outrageous, irreverent collection of cartoons, epic adventures, unusual new outdoor products, and unsolicited advice.
