Whitewater Philosophy
Whitewater Philosophy

Author: Doug Ammons

Publisher:

Published: 2009-02-10

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 9780976158011

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Twenty-five essays by world class kayaker Doug Ammons discuss what we learn from whitewater when we enter the world of adventure. As stated in the Preface, ¿the adventure sports allow us to take part in the very forces that sculpted the world around us,¿ and they form the modern Dao. The essays discuss risk, where fear comes from and how it can be overcome, beginner¿s mind, openness to experience, the real measure of skill, being alone, martial arts concepts applicable to kayaking, confronting limits and knowing ourselves.Ammons has a PhD in psychology and 35 years as a world class whitewater kayaker. He was named in 2010 by Outside Magazine as "one of the top ten game changers in adventure since 1900" for his extreme descents. The book was named by the Wall Street Journal in 2010 as ¿One of the top six adventure books.¿

Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater
Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater

Author: Nick Hinds

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-06-30

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1493023071

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Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater is the definitive guide to the best rivers and creeks for kayaking and rafting in Washington and Oregon—home to some of the most fun (and challenging) whitewater in the world. Including over 240 detailed run descriptions from local area paddlers who know these rivers and creeks better than anyone else, this is the only book you’ll ever need for a lifetime’s-worth of paddling in the Pacific Northwest. Includes… ·Run descriptions ·Shuttle directions ·Detailed maps ·Min. and max. recommended flows ·Scouting advice ·Awesome photos ·And more!

White Water Nepal
White Water Nepal

Author: Peter Knowles

Publisher: Rivers

Published: 2011-01-10

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780955061424

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Nepal has become one of the world's top destinations for white water kayaking and rafting, and this edition reflects this with updates from many Nepali top river runners and also contributions from celebrity international river runners.

Texas Whitewater
Texas Whitewater

Author: Stephen Hartley Daniel

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1603446532

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Texas and whitewater. Who knew? According to veteran paddler Steve Daniel, one doesn't have to be an outdoors expert to find whitewater fun and adventure in the Lone Star State. Sometimes all that's needed is a little rain and perseverance - and this handy guide to Texas rivers and creeks with the greatest prospects for whitewater.

Whitewater of the Southern Rockies: The New Testament to Class I-V+
Whitewater of the Southern Rockies: The New Testament to Class I-V+

Author: Kyle McCutchen

Publisher: Wolverine Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 636

ISBN-13: 9780979264405

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Whitewater of the Southern Rockies covers 400 runs in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming. This is the most comprehensive catalog of class I-V+ kayaking and rafting sections ever compiled. Three hundred full-page color photos, a user-friendly design, succinct river descriptions, and precise beta-boxes make this the whitewater guidebook of choice. At once a rediculously well researched and layed-out guide and a coffee table style book complete with the most stunning collection of whitewater photography ever compiled into book form, this is a must have for anyone living in the West and serious about whitewater kayaking and rafting. Each section is complete with maps, detailed information about the runs and access to them, as well as logistics, and complete with color photos and pertinent beta regarding flow rates and seasons.

A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina
A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina

Author: Will Leverette

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596294356

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From The Chattooga to the Nantahala, the thrilling rapids and unparalleled scenery of Western North Carolina's rivers attract thousands of whitewater paddlers each year. Author and paddling instructor Will Leverette grew up in and around canoes. His grandfather, Frank "Chief " Bell, helped to popularize the sport through Camp Mondamin, the country's premier summer camp for paddling. Ride along with Leverette as he recounts the exhilarating adventures of paddling's pioneers from 1923 to 1980, both those who started the craze and those who guided it farther downstream.

Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater Rafting

Author: Cecil Kuhne

Publisher: Lyons Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781558213173

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Covers rafting equipment, rowing techniques, trip preparations, and safety, and describes some of the most famous North American rivers.