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Canoeing wild rivers : the 30th anniversary guide to Expedition canoeing in North America / Cliff Jacobson.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: 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
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1493008250
  • 9781493008254
Uniform titles:
  • Expedition canoeing
Subject(s):
Contents:
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.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 797.122 J17 Available 33111008859676
Total holds: 0

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.

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