Soggy Sneakers, 5th Edition
Title | Soggy Sneakers, 5th Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Willamette Kayak & Canoe Club |
Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | 441 |
Release | 2016-09-20 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1594858713 |
Soggy Sneakers has been Oregon’s primary source of information for whitewater enthusiasts since 1980. Members of Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club—who have run nearly all of Oregon's rivers—share their expertise and detail rapids and landmarks found on each run. There's something for everyone, from Class 1 (flatwater) excursions to Class 5+ (most challenging) rapid-filled adventures. Headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching kayaking and canoeing skills, promoting water safety, preserving and protecting the free-flowing rivers of Oregon, and developing the camaraderie of their sport. Learn more about them at www.wkcc.org.
Paddling Washington
Title | Paddling Washington PDF eBook |
Author | Rich Landers |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | 440 |
Release | 2008-04-07 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1594852618 |
* 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.
Birders
Title | Birders PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Cocker |
Publisher | Grove Press |
Total Pages | 244 |
Release | 2003-02 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780802139962 |
Journalist Cocker is a member of a community of fanatics who watch birds. Now he offers what "The Baltimore Sun" calls "the most graceful, respectful and technically rich book on [this] fascination."
Western Whitewater from the Rockies to the Pacific
Title | Western Whitewater from the Rockies to the Pacific PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Cassady |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 590 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780961365042 |
Cumulative Book Index
Title | Cumulative Book Index PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 2328 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | American literature |
ISBN |
A world list of books in the English language.
Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater
Title | Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater PDF eBook |
Author | Nick Hinds |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | 434 |
Release | 2016-06-30 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1493023071 |
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!
Canoe and Kayak Routes of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington
Title | Canoe and Kayak Routes of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Jones |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | 244 |
Release | 2007-02-12 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1594852464 |
* 74 paddle routes in Oregon * Trips range from easy for novices with an open canoe or sea kayak to more difficult on streams or open water where paddling skills are required * Information on canoes, kayaks, paddles, safety equipment, and more Phillip Jones has been exploring the Northwest by canoe and kayak for more than 20 years, and presents his favorite outings in this guidebook to paddling the flat-water rivers and lakes of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Most of these trips can be done in a day, although some can be combined for longer journeys. For each trip, you'll find complete information on where to launch, trip rating, distance, best time to go, points of interest, hazards, portages, and more. You'll find outings on the Willamette River and its tributaries, Oregon coastal rivers, the Columbia Gorge and the lower Columbia River, the Oregon Cascades, and southwest Washington. There are also tips on canoe and kayak paddling techniques, safety techniques, what to do if you capsize, transporting boats, and shuttling cars.