Alaska Sea Kayaking Resource Guide
Author : National Park Foundation
Publisher :
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 29,40 MB
Release : 200?
Category : Alaska
ISBN :
Alaska River Guide
Author : Karen Jettmar
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 43,90 MB
Release : 2008-06-28
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0897327977
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.
Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southeast Alaska
Author : James Howard
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,29 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762704095
Book Description
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.
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 : 691 pages
File Size : 17,11 MB
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 168268296X
Book Description
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.
Alone in the Sound
Author : Denis Dwyer
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 21,32 MB
Release : 2015-01-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781502316974
Book Description
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
Paddling Alaska
Author : Dan Maclean
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 17,71 MB
Release : 2009-05-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 146174699X
Book Description
In Paddling Alaska, you can drive to all the lakes and rivers described in this guide. This fact might sound unremarkable, but Alaska is mostly wilderness, with few highways. This is the first guidebook to organize journeys in this manner.
Alone in the Passage
Author : Denis Dwyer
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 24,54 MB
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781482586459
Book Description
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.
The Packraft Handbook
Author : Luc Mehl
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 49,53 MB
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1680516035
Book Description
"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.
Kayaking the Inside Passage
Author : Robert H. Miller
Publisher :
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 21,6 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780881506426
Book Description
A comprehensive guide for sea kayakers to the challenging 1,300-mile paddling trip from Olympia, Washington, past Vancouver Island, to Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska provides a definitive guide to the region's historical background and natural wonders, suggested equipment, recommended proficiency requirements, and more. Original.
The Alaska River Guide
Author : Karen Jettmar
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,14 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 9780882404974
Book Description
"The Alaska River Guide" offers the most up-to-date, authoritative information for planning every kind of trip, from a mellow float on an urban river to a month-long expedition on a river with a variety of recreational challenges. More than 90 trip possibilities Let you plan an Alaska river trip suitable for beginners and families or for experienced whitewater kayakers.
