Canoeing wild rivers : the 30th anniversary guide to Expedition canoeing in North America / Cliff Jacobson.
Material type: TextPublisher: Guilford, Connecticut : FalconGuides, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Edition: Fifth edition; The 30th anniversary edition of the classic Expedition canoeingDescription: xi, 338 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1493008250
- 9781493008254
- Expedition canoeing
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 797.122 J17 | Available | 33111008859676 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The 30th Anniversary Edition of the classic Expedition Canoeinghas long been considered the premier guide to canoeing and exploring North America's waterways. This thirtieth-anniversary edition expertly details everything you need to know about paddling the continent's wild rivers.
"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.