[PDF] New England White Water River Guide eBook

Author : Bruce Lessels
Publisher : Appalachian Mountain Club
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 30,83 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :

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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.

Author : Ray Gabler
Publisher :
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 25,13 MB
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780910146333

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In the only guide to Northeastern whitewater, paddlers of all skill levels will find invaluable information for planning their whitewater excursions. More than 110 classic whitewater runs are described in this complete revision of an AMC classic. Updated information includes: -- degree of difficulty, river level, average & maximum gradient, and the use of gauges -- detailed maps for each run showing access points, rapids, and river features -- River Chart for trip planning -- expanded coverage into Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania -- information on rivers once considered too challenging to paddle -- safety tips, explanation, gear, and techniques -- NOAA and USGS web addresses for updated river information.

Author : Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,76 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Canoes and canoeing
ISBN : 9781929173877

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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.

Author : Greg Hanlon
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,57 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Kayaking
ISBN : 9781889787053

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This book provides cutting-edge paddlers with a guide to 29 of the most extreme runs in New England, while allowing armchair creekers a glimpse of the steepest stuff from the safety of their living rooms. Steep Creek of New England is sure to become a classic among New England steep creekers. The intentionally brief descriptions, along with technical data on each river, makes this guide ideal for class V boaters looking for their next challenge.

Author : Luc Mehl
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 45,65 MB
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1680516035

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"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.

Author : Molly Absolon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 16,19 MB
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493032348

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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.

Author : Nick Hinds
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,21 MB
Release : 2016-06-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493023071

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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!

Author : John Hayes
Publisher : Appalachian Mountain Club
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,15 MB
Release : 2001-08
Category : Canoes and canoeing
ISBN : 9781878239945

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Discover more than 90 scenic destinations Z99 this updated and expanded edition of our popular guide

Author : Karen Jettmar
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 10,34 MB
Release : 2008-06-28
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0897327977

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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.