The Wilderness Paddler S Handbook

Author : Alan S. Kesselheim
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781551995946

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The Wilderness Paddler's Handbook by Alan S. Kesselheim Pdf

The Wilderness Paddler’s Handbook offers paddlers of any stripe Alan Kesselheim’s personal, engaging writing and his unsurpassed experience. Helpful sidebars, interspersed throughout the book, provide step-by-step instructions on all critical technical considerations. Everything a new or experienced paddler can expect to encounter is included, from trip planning, choosing the right gear, and packing, to camping, cooking, modifying your boat, and dealing with conditions on every kind of water. Whether it’s how to pick the right partner, negotiate a tricky rapid, go solo, or bring the entire family, it’s all here in this entertaining, inspiring, and informative guide. Alan Kesselheim has paddled thousands of wilderness miles – alone, with his wife, Marypat, and with his young children strapped into the canoe like babies in car seats. He’s paddled fast-moving rivers, windswept lakes, and quiet ponds. (One trip took him on a 13-month, 2000-mile journey from Grande Cache, Alberta, to Baker Lake in the Northwest Territories.) He’s also one of North America’s preeminent canoeing writers, and his hard-won opinions are highly respected.

Author : James West Davidson,John Rugge
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1982-12-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : WISC:89031101827

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The Complete Wilderness Paddler by James West Davidson,John Rugge Pdf

A combination of detailed instruction and text (based on actual adventures) of all the techniques of canoe camping and wilderness cruising. You learn how to "find a river," navigate, cope with accidents and much more. With 65 drawings and 11 maps.

Author : Holly Genzen,Anne McCrary Sullivan
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780897328999

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Paddling the Everglades Wilderness Waterway by Holly Genzen,Anne McCrary Sullivan Pdf

Create a canoeing or kayaking experience you’ll never forget, through Florida’s Everglades National Park and the 99-mile Wilderness Waterway. Those in the know will tell you there is only one way to truly experience Florida’s Everglades National Park, and that is by canoe or kayak. Whether you are a novice paddler or a seasoned whitewater river runner, Paddling the Everglades Wilderness Waterway is your all-in-one guide for safe adventure on this spectacular route. Authors Holly Genzen and Anne McCrary Sullivan present 17 of their favorite day- and overnight trips from various Everglades departure points. Having spent years exploring this maritime labyrinth, the authors share their intimate knowledge of historic Everglades rivers and bays, the endless horizon of its Gulf Coast, the eerie beauty of its mangrove forests, and the secrets of ancient tribes and early American pioneers. Descriptions of wildlife abound (the birds! the alligators!), as do the details of exquisite flora that flourishes here. Inside you’ll find: The complete 99-mile Wilderness Waterway route between Everglades City and Flamingo—north to south and south to north 17 day trips and overnight paddles Nearly 30 campsites and gazebo-like chickees stilted over the water Maps, GPS coordinates, trip preparation, safety tips, and waterway etiquette An expansive directory of Everglades flora, fauna, people, and places Intimate observations about Everglades history, environment, and its future Whether you only have time for a brief Everglades visit or are embarking on a 10-day expedition, this book is for you.

Author : Molly Absolon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493027484

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Packrafting by Molly Absolon Pdf

Don’t Be Left Up a River… Without a PackraftPackrafts are lightweight, inflatable boats that can be carried in a backpack, on a bicycle or in a duffel bag. These compact, tough personal watercrafts are used to float rivers, run rapids, cross lakes, and even drop waterfalls, often as part of a broader wilderness expedition that includes backpacking. Packrafting is rapidly gaining in popularity, with increasingly varied options for gear, ranging by size, cost, and function. With the number of guided packrafting trips on the rise, this is the perfect book for the beginner interested in the up-and-coming sport.

Author : Bill Mason
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Canoe camping
ISBN : 1552635791

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Song of the Paddle by Bill Mason Pdf

A sequel to the phenomenally successful Path of the Paddle, Bill Mason, one of Canada's most respected canoeists, conservationists and artists, offers his insight, experiences and expertise in this new edition of a classic. Included in this edition is an extensive, updated resource list on all aspects of canoeing in North America. (February 2004)

Author : Kevin Callan
Publisher : Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Canoes and canoeing
ISBN : 1550464582

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A Paddler's Guide to Ontario's Lost Canoe Routes by Kevin Callan Pdf

A guide to trips along Ontario's lesser-known waterways -- includes detailed trip descriptions, maps of all access points, accurate portage lengths, tips, advice, history, folklore and more.

Author : Kevin Callan
Publisher : Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Canoes and canoeing
ISBN : 1550464604

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A Paddler's Guide to Killarney and the French River by Kevin Callan Pdf

A guide to the twenty canoeing, kayaking and hiking trips in Ontario's Killarney-French River, including detailed route descriptions, maps showing all access points, important river features and accurate portage lengths.

Author : Luc Mehl
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781680516036

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The Packraft Handbook by Luc Mehl Pdf

"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 : Kevin Callan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0228102456

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A Paddler's Guide to Algonquin Park by Kevin Callan Pdf

New in this edition: Ten new routes, 64 added pages, updated text -- an essential purchase of a revised classic. Review of previous edition: The book is much more than a trip guide. Callan weaves in anecdotes from his own trips, so there's all the nuts and bolts info but with some good stories thrown in. -- The Journal of Canadian Wilderness Canoeing Ontario's Algonquin Park is one of North America's foremost canoeing destinations. Only a day's journey from the Great Lakes and much of the Eastern Seaboard, and 200 miles from Toronto, it's a paddler's paradise of spectacular lakes, rivers and marshes surrounded by maple hills and rocky ridges. The only way to explore the interior of the park is by canoe or on foot, where you will be rewarded with a chorus of wolves howling and the echoing call of loons. You may also see more of the abundant wildlife that call it home: moose, white-tailed deer, beaver, black bears, and more than 300 bird and 30 reptile species. This revised and updated edition of A Paddler's Guide to Algonquin Park has 64 more pages, 10 new canoe routes for a total of 35, new photographs by Callan, and detailed redesigned maps showing portages and permitted campsites. Callan has chosen routes of varying difficulty and experience, from easy to deep backcountry. Along with updates of information according to changes in park conditions, regulations, closed routes and so on, the book includes this essential information: Route difficulty Portages Campsite locations Put-in and take-out recommendations Alternative access points Updated list of local outfitters and guides Updated web sites and more. Kevin Callan has paddled Algonquin Park for three decades. His practical advice and lively descriptions are like having him sitting in the lead canoe -- and that would be an adventure.

Author : Laurel Archer
Publisher : Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1550463691

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Northern Saskatchewan Canoe Trips by Laurel Archer Pdf

A guide to 15 true wilderness rivers in Northern Saskatchewan, including detailed route descriptions, maps, advice on rapids, hazards, campsites, special attractions, as well as the historical and wilderness value of each river.

Author : Jennifer Kingsley
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781771641777

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Paddlenorth by Jennifer Kingsley Pdf

Tells the story of Jennifer Kingsley's 54-day paddling adventure on the Back River, in the northern wilderness, as she and her five companions battle raging winds, impenetratble sea ice, and treacherous rapids.

Author : Dave Cilley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
ISBN : 0974632058

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Adirondack Paddler's Guide by Dave Cilley Pdf

Covering the Saranac Lakes, St. Regis Wilderness Area, Santa Clara Tract, Five Ponds Wilderness, Whitney Wilderness, Raquette River & Cranberry Lake Wild Forest.

Author : Kevin Callan
Publisher : Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1550463837

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A Paddler's Guide to Ontario's Cottage Country by Kevin Callan Pdf

An updated guide to the twenty top canoe trips in Ontario's Kawarthas, Haliburton, Muskoka, and Georgian Bay regions, including detailed route descriptions, maps showing all access points, important river features and accurate portage lengths.

Author : Kevin Callan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Canoes and canoeing
ISBN : 1550465007

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A Paddler's Guide to Quetico and Beyond by Kevin Callan Pdf

A guide to Canoe Country -- Ontario's Quetico Provinical Park adjoining Wisconsin's Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Includes detailed route descriptions, maps showing all access points, important river features and accurate portage lengths.

Author : James W. Davidson,John Rugge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:630993756

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The complete wilderness paddler by James W. Davidson,John Rugge Pdf