Expedition Canoeing, 3rd; A Guide to Canoeing Wild Rivers in North America,9780762708376

Expedition Canoeing, 3rd; A Guide to Canoeing Wild Rivers in North America

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ISBN13: 9780762708376
ISBN10: 0762708379
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2000-11-01
Publisher(s): Globe Pequot
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Summary

Canoeing Expert Cliff Jacobson provides advanced techniques for canoeing in the wilderness, presenting the combined expertise of himself and his colleagues. Bursting with rich anecdotal accounts, advanced techniques, how-to illustrations, and source charts, this essential manual for canoeists teaches everything a paddler needs to know to explore North America's legendary wilderness waterways.

Author Biography

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a professional outfitter for the Science Museum of Minnesota, a canoeing consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on camping and canoeing

Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition ix
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction: Why This Book? xiii
A Time for Reflection
1(3)
Researching a River
4(12)
Picking a Crew
16(6)
Loose Threads
22(10)
The Wild-River Canoe
32(21)
Outfitting and Customizing Your Canoe
53(14)
Covers Aren't Just for White Water
67(9)
Gearing Up
76(24)
The Art of Packing
100(11)
Canoe Tents Are Different
111(8)
The Recipe
119(17)
The Expert's Edge
136(23)
Navigating with Map, Compass, and GPS
159(13)
Portaging
172(4)
The Joy of Solo Canoeing
176(8)
Commercial Carriers and the Long Drive
184(13)
Hazards and Rescue
197(19)
Barren-Land Travel
216(11)
Some Interesting Modern Canoe Trips
227(14)
Mending the Tears
241(13)
Advice from the Experts
254(13)
A Plea for Conscience
267(2)
Appendix A: A Review of Canoe Strokes 269(10)
Appendix B: Addresses 279(14)
Appendix C: Equipment List 293(2)
Appendix D: The Medical Kit 295(2)
Appendix E: Rapids Rating and Safety Signals 297(2)
Appendix F: Temperature Chart 299(2)
Index 301

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