What's you favorite regional paddling guidebook/bible?
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What's you favorite regional paddling guidebook/bible?
Here's mine written by the late Jim Rada for our little region of the world... http://www.amazon.com/Northwoods-Whitew ... 0917939034 or http://search.barnesandnoble.com/bookse ... 0917939037
Synopsis
"The result of decades of detailed and painstaking research, this bible for those hoping to find, run, and survive the best whitewater in the Northwoods has evolved over the years from a clandestinely photocopied underground classic into this colorful, detailed edition. A comprehensive guide as well as a tribute to the man who created it, the book features technical yet spirited descriptions of the nooks and crannies of numerous rivers, falls, and rapids throughout the states of Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin accompanied by images and colorful tales of the author's journeys. A detailed rating system assists canoers and kayakers in choosing the best river for their level of experience, while topographic maps and a user-friendly layout lead paddlers straight to their chosen whitewater rivers and creeks."
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There's some other good suggestions on that other site... http://www.boatertalk.com/forum/BoaterTalk/1369172
Synopsis
"The result of decades of detailed and painstaking research, this bible for those hoping to find, run, and survive the best whitewater in the Northwoods has evolved over the years from a clandestinely photocopied underground classic into this colorful, detailed edition. A comprehensive guide as well as a tribute to the man who created it, the book features technical yet spirited descriptions of the nooks and crannies of numerous rivers, falls, and rapids throughout the states of Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin accompanied by images and colorful tales of the author's journeys. A detailed rating system assists canoers and kayakers in choosing the best river for their level of experience, while topographic maps and a user-friendly layout lead paddlers straight to their chosen whitewater rivers and creeks."
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5 ... SS500_.jpg[/img]
There's some other good suggestions on that other site... http://www.boatertalk.com/forum/BoaterTalk/1369172
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Benner's guide to Western NC was a "go to" book for a long time, then it was updated by his son - both are c-boaters.
The Nealy books were fun yet informative, too.
The Nealy books were fun yet informative, too.
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Best Guide Books?
The "Whitewater Outlaw" books about New York are great.
http://www.whitewateroutlaw.com/
http://www.whitewateroutlaw.com/
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Betty Pratt-Johnson: Whitewater trips for kayakers, canoeists, and rafters on Vancouver Island
...just kidding.
The Backroad Mapbook for Vancouver Island:
http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/index-b ... ®ion=BC
Never go explore BC without a Backroad Mapbook! It's the bible.
CHeers, Jan
...just kidding.
The Backroad Mapbook for Vancouver Island:
http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/index-b ... ®ion=BC
Never go explore BC without a Backroad Mapbook! It's the bible.
CHeers, Jan
Is there something like an expert kayaker?
http://www.bc-ww.com
http://www.bc-ww.com
The two volumes of "New York Exposed: The Whitewater State" are entertaining resources.
Sadly Dennis Squires, "The Whitewater Outlaw", recently drowned when his boat became pinned under a log while paddling a river in New Zealand.
Since his books were self published, I'm not sure what the future holds for them. I still see them in outdoor shops all over the northeast though.
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Sadly Dennis Squires, "The Whitewater Outlaw", recently drowned when his boat became pinned under a log while paddling a river in New Zealand.
Since his books were self published, I'm not sure what the future holds for them. I still see them in outdoor shops all over the northeast though.
LEW
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