books about: canoeists

books about: canoeists

books:

Canoeists

Canada's Best Canoe Routes

Boston Mills Press, 2003

Explore 37 of the best paddling routes found from the Atlantic to Pacific to Arctic. Some of Canada's finest canoeists relate first-hand accounts of their favorite canoe trips - lake and river, freshwater and saltwater, wild and urban, peaceful and harrowing. This unprecedented collection also features 24 profiles of such paddling luminaries as ...

Travels With A kayak

Whit Deschner

Eddie Tern Pr, 1997

Humorous and a Great Read!
Have you ever ventured forth out of the cocoon of your local river scene? I don't mean a weekend jaunt from DC to West Virginia. I'm talking about the big trip: jumping on board a gas-guzzling silver bird; cramming your torso into the economy section in a way that ...

The Back-Country Kitchen: Camp Cooking for Canoeists, Hikers, and Anglers

Teresa Marrone

Northern Trails Press, 1996

Can't leave home without it
I started wilderness camping a few years ago and I have used this book for wonderfully tasty meals. When weight and space are an important consideration (portaging can be ugly) this book makes me look like a pro. Dehydrated store-bought food can be expensive and ...

Out There

Ted Kerasote

Voyageur Press, 2004

Brilliant Outdoor Writing
This book was the first time I have read Kerasote - I completed it in two sessions. I thought it was brilliantly written. It had an educated style, which means I enjoyed occasionally checking some less common words (but cleverly appropriate)in my dictionary. This ...

Water's Edge: Women Who Push the Limits in Rowing, Kayaking and Canoeing (Adventura Books)

Lewis

Seal Press, 1993

What a gem. So sorry to see it end.
Books about rowing are rare enough. Books about women rowing or paddling are even rarer. Along with "The Red Rose Crew," "Water's Edge" is a lovely addition to this tiny category. In an unusual and delightful "double funnel" structure, the book begins with the most ...

Rivers Running Free: A Century of Women's Canoeing Adventures (Adventura Books)

Niemi & Wieser

Seal Press, 1997

Enjoy a 37-trip canoe anthology, without the mosquitoes.
How I spent my summer vacation: Unable to get away on a canoe trip this past summer, I joined in spirit the women featured in Rivers Running Free. The book is a collection of 37 first person narratives by and about women examining their relationships with the ...

Up the Creek : True Stories of Canoeists in Trouble

Doug McKown

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2004

I'd Swim....Up The Creek
I'd swim up the creek for Up The Creek. This book combines stories that appeal to novice canoeists up to the most experienced canoeists. I laughed out loud at some stories and others I felt my heart sink. It combines the mishaps and adventures of tripping. I ...

Whitewater Rescue Manual: New Techniques for Canoeists, Kayakers, and Rafters

Charles Walbridge, Wayne A. Sundmacher

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1995

Excellent reference for the whitewater enthusiast.
Mssrs. Walbridge and Sundmacher cover the subject of whitewater rescue well. It is geared toward the recreational boater, but is also a valuable tool for the public safety officer (police, sheriff, fire/rescue,SAR, ranger, etc.). It does not cover reading ...

Rowing to Latitude: Journeys Along the Arctic's Edge

Jill Fredston

North Point Press, 2002

Great book! Don't hesitate. You will be glad you read it.
Great book! I was disappointed when their story ended. I could only hope Doug and Jill continue to write more about their experiences.

Deep Water Passage

Ann Linnea

Pocket, 1997

This book took me out on the water with the author!
I couldn't put this book down! I was there with every storm, every breathless moment of this incredible journey! I was exhausted when I finished this page-turner strictly from the adventure standpoint, but the emotional journey which parallels the physical is equally ...

Never Turn Back: The Life of Whitewater Pioneer Walt Blackadar

Ron Watters

Great Rift Press, 1995

This is a great book
In August 1971, after three days of paddling his fragile kayak through a wilderness of bears and glaciers, Walt Blackadar , a doctor from Salmon, Idaho, tackled what is arguably one of the worst stretches of white water in the world- Turnback canyon on the Alsek river. ...

Wilderness Survival Handbook: A Practical, All-Season Guide To Short-Trip Preparation And Survival Techniques ...

Alan Fry

St. Martin's Griffin, 1996

Excellent, and PRACTICAL
I venture into the boreal wilderness twice a year, so this book is a natural fit (the book's setting is mainly boreal/sub-boreal). What is best about the book is it's practicality. Though there is enough information on bare-bones survival, Alan Fry assumes that, if ...

The Canoeist: A Memoir

John Manuel

Jefferson Press, 2006

The Rivers of a Life
I watched THE CANOEIST evolve from the first scribbled pages to the last polished paragraph, and I read the book several times in manuscript form before it was published. But reading the finished product was like shooting the rapids with John Manuel as my guide...a ...

Devotions for Outdoor Adventures: Devotional Thoughts from and for Backpackers, Climbers, Canoeists and Other ...
Larry Wiggins

CreateSpace, 2008

We participate in outdoor activities for adventure, relaxation and fun. These activities can also bring us closer to God. When we see God in these activities we learn more about Him and ourselves. These lessons refresh us while we are on our trips, but also can be applied when we return home. This devotional uses illustrations from backpacking, ...

River Otter, Handbook for Trip Planning: Authoritative Guide for Rafters, Kayakers, Canoeists

Maria Eschen

Anotter Press, 2003

A great resource .... fun read also !
This book is an excellent resource, whether you are an experienced or first time trip leader of a multi-day river trip. I've been an active trip leader since 1997 .... from weekend trips within a few hours drive from home .... to month long trips deep into ...