The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping

Molly Absolon

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• eBook ISBN:
  9781493032341
• Year: 2018

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.

Table of contents

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