Canoeing wild rivers
Subtitle: the 30th anniversary guide to Expedition canoeing in North America
By: Cliff Jacobson
Edition: Fifth edition. The 30th anniversary edition of the classic Expedition canoeing.
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 338
ISBN-13: 9781493008254
Subjects: White-water canoeing; Equipment and supplies; Canoes and canoeing
Work titles: Expedition canoeing
Notes: "Illustrations: Cliff Moen"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Why this book?; title: A time for reflection; title: Researching a river; title: Picking a crew; title: Loose threads; title: The wild-river canoe; title: Outfitting and customizing your canoe; title: Covers aren't just for whitewater; title: Gearing up; title: The art of packing; title: Canoe tents are different; title: The recipe; title: The expert's edge; title: Navigating with map, compass, and GPS; title: Portaging; title: The joy of solo canoeing; title: Commercial carriers and the long drive; title: Hazards and rescue; title: Barren-land travel; title: Desert and tropical river canoeing; title: Some interesting modern canoe trips; title: Mending the tears; title: Advice from the experts; title: A plea for conscience.