Natural Terrain - Rivers, Kayaking & Rafting - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Whitewater Rafting: An Introductory Guide is a must not only for all those who eagerly await their first trip, but also for veterans who want to improve their knowledge of rivers and the sport - and for everyone else in between.Included are chapters on: essential rafting equipment, rowing and paddling techniques, river dynamics, a step-by-step guide to preparing for your tip (what to bring, wear, and expect), detailed descriptions of the most famous rivers in North America, and a thorough history of river preservation in this country.Complete with diagrams of rafting equipment and technique and eight pages of stunning full-color photos of the world's most challenging and beautiful rivers, Whitewater Rafting is an easy-to-follow, inspiring guide to the sport. (7 X 91/4, color photos, b&w photos, diagrams)Editorials
Library Journal
A devotee of whitewater rafting for many years, Kuhne provides a well-rounded introduction to this exciting leisure activity. Starting with a look at what grips people who catch the "river fever," he deftly leads interested readers through the basics of the rafting experience. The no-nonsense chapter headings-"Equipment," "Safety,"-tell it all. Included are pretrip checklists and an excellent rundown of classic whitewater rafting spots in this country. A glossary of river and rafting terms is also included. As with so many books of this type, no one will ever learn "how to do it" just from reading, but a work of this quality gives prospective participants a good overview of the sport and is a handy reference as well. A worthwhile and inexpensive public library purchase where interest warrants.-David M. Turkalo, Suffolk Univ. Law Sch. Lib., BostonBook Details
Published
April 20, 1995
Publisher
The Lyons Press
Pages
168
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781558213173