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Whitewater Philosophy

Author : Doug Ammons

Publisher :

Page : 223 pages

File Size : 30,59 MB

Release : 2009-02-10

Category : Adventure and adventurers

ISBN : 9780976158011

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Book Description

Twenty-five essays by world class kayaker Doug Ammons discuss what we learn from whitewater when we enter the world of adventure. As stated in the Preface, ¿the adventure sports allow us to take part in the very forces that sculpted the world around us,¿ and they form the modern Dao. The essays discuss risk, where fear comes from and how it can be overcome, beginner¿s mind, openness to experience, the real measure of skill, being alone, martial arts concepts applicable to kayaking, confronting limits and knowing ourselves.Ammons has a PhD in psychology and 35 years as a world class whitewater kayaker. He was named in 2010 by Outside Magazine as "one of the top ten game changers in adventure since 1900" for his extreme descents. The book was named by the Wall Street Journal in 2010 as ¿One of the top six adventure books.¿



Paddling Washington

Author : Rich Landers

Publisher : The Mountaineers Books

Page : 440 pages

File Size : 34,26 MB

Release : 2008-04-07

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1594852618

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Book Description

* 112 routes in rivers, streams, lakes, and bays in the Northwest * For paddlers of all skill levels * Maps, safety tips, equipment requirements, and a route comparison chart This uniquely comprehensive Washington paddling guidebook combines the best of three previous books--Paddle Routes of the Inland Northwest, Paddle Routes of Western Washington, and Washington Whitewater--into one volume. Detailed locator maps and instructions on safety are included, as well as appendices on equipment, map sources, and a useful route comparison chart for selecting the right trip level for any paddler. Paddling Washington covers water routes in western and eastern Washington, British Columbia, North Idaho, and Montana, and has enough trips to keep northwest paddlers busy for years to come.



Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater

Author : Nick Hinds

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 434 pages

File Size : 43,42 MB

Release : 2016-06-30

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1493023071

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Book Description

Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater is the definitive guide to the best rivers and creeks for kayaking and rafting in Washington and Oregon—home to some of the most fun (and challenging) whitewater in the world. Including over 240 detailed run descriptions from local area paddlers who know these rivers and creeks better than anyone else, this is the only book you’ll ever need for a lifetime’s-worth of paddling in the Pacific Northwest. Includes… ·Run descriptions ·Shuttle directions ·Detailed maps ·Min. and max. recommended flows ·Scouting advice ·Awesome photos ·And more!





Alaska River Guide

Author : Karen Jettmar

Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press

Page : 330 pages

File Size : 40,79 MB

Release : 2008-06-28

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0897327977

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Book Description

The rich tapestry of Alaska is threaded together by 365,000 miles of waterways, from cascading mountain streams to meandering valley rivers, from the meltwaters of glaciers to broad rivers that empty into the sea. This guide profiles a wide variety of rivers from all over Alaska, concentrating on trips for intermediate boaters, and including a few major expeditions for the experienced river-runner. A section on gear outlines what to take into the backcountry.



Texas Whitewater

Author : Stephen Hartley Daniel

Publisher : Texas A&M University Press

Page : 265 pages

File Size : 24,73 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1603446532

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Book Description

Texas and whitewater. Who knew? According to veteran paddler Steve Daniel, one doesn't have to be an outdoors expert to find whitewater fun and adventure in the Lone Star State. Sometimes all that's needed is a little rain and perseverance - and this handy guide to Texas rivers and creeks with the greatest prospects for whitewater.



The World of Whitewater Kayaking

Author : Charlie Munsey

Publisher : Motorbooks International

Page : 95 pages

File Size : 15,3 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780760319628

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Book Description

This colorful book examines the wetter side of extreme sports - kayaking. The pioneers of the kayaking sport are recognized, as are current personalities, equipment, locations, competitions, and recreational participation. Includes 100 dramatic color photographs that place the reader in the middle of all the action.About the AuthorCharlie Munsey has been braving the whitewater rapids on a kayak for the past 15 years. He is a freelance author and lives in Boise, Idaho.



White Water Nepal

Author : Peter Knowles

Publisher : Rivers

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 32,76 MB

Release : 2011-01-10

Category : Kayaking

ISBN : 9780955061424

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Book Description

Nepal has become one of the world's top destinations for white water kayaking and rafting, and this edition reflects this with updates from many Nepali top river runners and also contributions from celebrity international river runners.



Fast & Cold

Author : Andrew Embick

Publisher : Falcon Distribution

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 26,99 MB

Release : 1994

Category : Alaska

ISBN : 9781560442691

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Book Description

A comprehensive guide to seventy-nine routes. The author's anecdotes are thoroughly riveting.



Whitewater of the Southern Rockies: The New Testament to Class I-V+

Author : Kyle McCutchen

Publisher : Wolverine Publishing

Page : 636 pages

File Size : 35,18 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780979264405

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Book Description

Whitewater of the Southern Rockies covers 400 runs in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming. This is the most comprehensive catalog of class I-V+ kayaking and rafting sections ever compiled. Three hundred full-page color photos, a user-friendly design, succinct river descriptions, and precise beta-boxes make this the whitewater guidebook of choice. At once a rediculously well researched and layed-out guide and a coffee table style book complete with the most stunning collection of whitewater photography ever compiled into book form, this is a must have for anyone living in the West and serious about whitewater kayaking and rafting. Each section is complete with maps, detailed information about the runs and access to them, as well as logistics, and complete with color photos and pertinent beta regarding flow rates and seasons.