Kayaking The Inside Passage A Paddler S Guide From Puget Sound Washington To Glacier Bay Alaska Second Edition

Author : Robert H. Miller
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781682682968

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Kayaking the Inside Passage: A Paddler's Guide from Puget Sound, Washington, to Glacier Bay, Alaska (Second Edition) by Robert H. Miller Pdf

An indispensable companion for an incredible journey, newly updated and in color The Inside Passage is something of a holy grail for contemporary sea kayakers. It is without question the most scenic and challenging paddling trip in North America. Revised with route updates, map improvements, and stunning color photography, Kayaking the Inside Passage will aid kayakers in planning paddling trips on the rugged Pacific artery that runs along the western edge of North America. Robert Miller has traversed these waters for decades and created this inimitable guide to kayaking the entire 1,300- mile length of the Inside Passage along one select route with some alternate variations. No other paddling guide covers the entire length of the Inside Passage. Miller includes complete historical and natural background, along with proficiency and equipment recommendations. Paddlers will get the most out of their experience with the advice and hard- won insight of a seasoned veteran.

Author : Robert H Miller
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780881506426

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Kayaking the Inside Passage by Robert H Miller Pdf

The Inside Passage is something of a holy grail for contemporary sea kayakers. It is without question the most scenic and challenging paddling trip in North America. Kayaking the Inside Passage will aid kayakers both in planning and in carrying out paddling trips on the rugged Pacific artery that runs along the western edge of North America. It is a complete through-trip guide to sea kayaking the entire 1,300-mile length of the Inside Passage along one select route with some alternate variations. This route runs from Olympia, Washington, past Vancouver Island and up through Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. No other paddling guide covers the entire length of the Inside Passage. There are 33 maps, 50 photos, and pen-and-ink illustrations. Miller includes complete historical and natural background along with proficiency and equipment recommendations. 50 black & white photographs, 33 maps, index.

Author : Denis Dwyer
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1482586452

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Alone in the Passage by Denis Dwyer Pdf

Alone in the Passage: An Explorers Guide to Sea Kayaking the Inside Passage is part kayaking travelogue and part long-distance kayaking how-to guide. Readers will acquire a unique insight into the skills necessary to kayak solo for 1,300 miles along the Northwest Pacific Coast from Washington and through British Columbia to Southeast Alaska. The first half of the book details information that an Inside Passage paddler would need to know before setting off on this incredible journey. Topics such as preparation, nutrition, navigation, physical requirements, communication, weather, wildlife, equipment, camping, tides and currents, dangers, logistics, and paddling techniques are explored in depth. The second half of the book gives a running account of the daily challenges and triumphs experienced by a solo paddler as he kayaks up the Inside Passage completely alone. Daily journal entries are expanded upon giving the reader a feel for what it is like to travel through a remote wilderness for nearly three months.

Author : Robert H. Miller
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781682682951

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Kayaking the Inside Passage by Robert H. Miller Pdf

An indispensable companion for an incredible journey, newly updated and in color The Inside Passage is something of a holy grail for contemporary sea kayakers. It is without question the most scenic and challenging paddling trip in North America. Revised with route updates, map improvements, and stunning color photography, Kayaking the Inside Passage will aid kayakers in planning paddling trips on the rugged Pacific artery that runs along the western edge of North America. Robert Miller has traversed these waters for decades and created this inimitable guide to kayaking the entire 1,300- mile length of the Inside Passage along one select route with some alternate variations. No other paddling guide covers the entire length of the Inside Passage. Miller includes complete historical and natural background, along with proficiency and equipment recommendations. Paddlers will get the most out of their experience with the advice and hard- won insight of a seasoned veteran.

Author : Shelley Johnson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001-12-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 007136210X

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The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook by Shelley Johnson Pdf

The Complete Sea Kayaker’s Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the full sea kayaking spectrum, bringing a fresh approach and a dynamic voice to the subject. Author of the critically acclaimed Sea Kayaking: A Woman’s Guide, Shelley Johnson covers all the bases for beginning to advanced sea kayakers. It’s all here, from selecting the right kayak and gear to preparing and making an extended tour, mastering the strokes, rolls, and exit techniques; navigating; and much more.

Author : Byron Ricks
Publisher : Plume
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0452280087

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Homelands by Byron Ricks Pdf

Author : Denis Dwyer
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1466252243

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Point to Point by Denis Dwyer Pdf

Point to Point: Exploring the Inside Passage by Kayak is a paddler's guide for kayaking the waters of the Inside Passage from the San Juan Islands of Washington State to Skagway, Alaska.The book chronicles the three-month long adventure of a sea kayaker as he explores the 1,250-mile route completely alone.The reader experiences the day-to-day challenges faced by a long distance solo paddler heading north along the remote Pacific Ocean coastline of Canada and Alaska.Information on the equipment and techniques necessary to complete the journey, as well as specifics of the route followed are covered in detail.Sections on flora, fauna, geology, weather, safety, and the natural world provide the reader with unique background information essential to a successful trip.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 3310 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015054057792

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Subject Guide to Books in Print by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bowker Editorial Staff,R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 2776 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1996-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0835238008

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Subject Guide to Children's Books in Print 1997 by Bowker Editorial Staff,R R Bowker Publishing Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Libertarianism
ISBN : IND:30000117320048

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Liberty by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ken Whiting,Anna Levesque,Kevin Varette,Brendan Mark,Phil DeRiemer,Dunbar Hardy
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781607654926

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Whitewater Kayaking The Ultimate Guide 2nd Edition by Ken Whiting,Anna Levesque,Kevin Varette,Brendan Mark,Phil DeRiemer,Dunbar Hardy Pdf

This definitive guide to the sport of whitewater kayaking draws on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette. Covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques.

Author : Denis Dwyer
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1502316978

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Alone in the Sound by Denis Dwyer Pdf

Alone in the Sound is a guidebook designed to help sea kayakers of all skill levels to plan and successfully complete self-propelled paddling trips through the wilderness waterways of Alaska's Prince William Sound. Dozens of photographs help to illustrate campsites, wildlife, topography, and waterways that will be encountered in the sound. Internet links to sites where the reader can find more information on the topic at hand are live in the e-book version and printed out in the paperback version. Topics covered in the book include: The History and Geology of Prince William Sound Trip Logistics Charts, Maps, and Navigation Solo and Group Travel Camping and Paddling Skills Communications and Electronics Tactics for Dealing with Bears Wind and Waves Tides, Currents, and Fog Glaciers, Ice, and Cold Water Weather and Weather Forecasts Animal and Plant Life Equipment and Clothing Checklist and Evaluation All Campsite Coordinates Logbook Entries with Detailed Route Descriptions

Author : Peter McGee
Publisher : Greystone Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781926812144

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Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast by Peter McGee Pdf

This newly updated and expanded guidebook contains everything readers need to know to plan a short or long paddling trip. It features detailed information on more than 30 kayak routes and covers the skill levels required, trip duration, hazards, and which charts and tide tables to purchase. Eighteen regions from Oregon to British Columbia, including sections on the historic Lower Columbia River and rugged Queen Charlotte Strait are explored. Also provides invaluable information about weather, currents, ferry and air travel, equipment rentals, tours, and more.

Author : James Howard
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0762704098

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Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southeast Alaska by James Howard Pdf

Features full descriptions of 41 trips, including mile-by-mile descriptions, detailed maps, trip difficulty ratings, and tips on the logistics of kayaking this largely uninhabited area.

Author : Don Douglass,Réanne Hemingway-Douglass
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Inside Passage
ISBN : UCSD:31822025547720

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Exploring the Inside Passage to Alaska by Don Douglass,Réanne Hemingway-Douglass Pdf