The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping
eBook - ePub

The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping

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eBook - ePub

The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping

About this book

Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional Book!

The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping introduces new rafters to the skills, equipment, and knowledge required to mount a multiday whitewater rafting trip. Rafting equipment, skills, and techniques have changed drastically in recent years, and this book provides the latest information on equipment selection, care, repair, and use; whitewater rafting techniques; reading rivers; hazard evaluation and basic rescue; camping techniques; river cooking and living; and expedition planning.

Written in a clear and comprehensive manner by outdoor educator and whitewater veteran Molly Absolon, The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping is a great tool for novices and an excellent resource for experienced rafters.

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Information

Publisher
Falcon Guides
Year
2018
eBook ISBN
9781493032341

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1: Whitewater Rafting Basics
  5. Chapter 2: Getting on the Water
  6. Chapter 3: Rafting Skills
  7. Chapter 4: Reading Water
  8. Chapter 5: On the River
  9. Chapter 6: Planning a Multiday River Trip
  10. Chapter 7: Personal Camping Gear
  11. Chapter 8: Food
  12. Chapter 9: A Day on the River
  13. Chapter 10: Rafting with Kids
  14. Chapter 11: Leave No Trace
  15. Chapter 12: River-Specific Health and First Aid
  16. Chapter 13: Basic River Rescue
  17. Chapter 14: Basic Repair and Maintenance
  18. Chapter 15: Dream Trips
  19. Appendix: First Aid and Drug Kit Checklist
  20. About the Author