Canoeing wild rivers : the 30th anniversary guide to Expedition canoeing in North America /
Jacobson, Cliff,
Canoeing wild rivers : the 30th anniversary guide to Expedition canoeing in North America / Cliff Jacobson. - Fifth edition. The 30th anniversary edition of the classic Expedition canoeing. - xi, 338 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm
"Illustrations: Cliff Moen"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Why this book? -- A time for reflection -- Researching a river -- Picking a crew -- Loose threads -- The wild-river canoe -- Outfitting and customizing your canoe -- Covers aren't just for whitewater -- Gearing up -- The art of packing -- Canoe tents are different -- The recipe -- The expert's edge -- Navigating with map, compass, and GPS -- Portaging -- The joy of solo canoeing -- Commercial carriers and the long drive -- Hazards and rescue -- Barren-land travel -- Desert and tropical river canoeing -- Some interesting modern canoe trips -- Mending the tears -- Advice from the experts -- A plea for conscience.
1493008250 9781493008254
1388488 QBI
2014037082
Canoes and canoeing--Equipment and supplies.
Canoes and canoeing--Canada.
Canoes and canoeing--United States.
White-water canoeing.
Canoeing wild rivers : the 30th anniversary guide to Expedition canoeing in North America / Cliff Jacobson. - Fifth edition. The 30th anniversary edition of the classic Expedition canoeing. - xi, 338 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm
"Illustrations: Cliff Moen"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Why this book? -- A time for reflection -- Researching a river -- Picking a crew -- Loose threads -- The wild-river canoe -- Outfitting and customizing your canoe -- Covers aren't just for whitewater -- Gearing up -- The art of packing -- Canoe tents are different -- The recipe -- The expert's edge -- Navigating with map, compass, and GPS -- Portaging -- The joy of solo canoeing -- Commercial carriers and the long drive -- Hazards and rescue -- Barren-land travel -- Desert and tropical river canoeing -- Some interesting modern canoe trips -- Mending the tears -- Advice from the experts -- A plea for conscience.
1493008250 9781493008254
1388488 QBI
2014037082
Canoes and canoeing--Equipment and supplies.
Canoes and canoeing--Canada.
Canoes and canoeing--United States.
White-water canoeing.