#AMC WHITEWATER HANDBOOK. Urban.
Latest advances in basic canoe and kayak technique--river running, crossing currents, eddies, paddling. 198 pages.
ISBN: 0-910146-28-4. Order #: GLPE2499 paper$6.95.

THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF CANOE PADDLING. by Harry Roberts.
Strokes, maneuvering in whitewater, eddies, and quiet water; tactics for wind, team paddling, turning, river strategy,safety, hull design, the bent-shaft paddle. Illustrated, 72 pages.
ISBN: 0-934802-36-X. 1992. Order #: ICSB5257 paper$5.99.

 

 

BASIC ESSENTIALS OF CANOE PADDLING. Roberts.
ISBN: 0-934802-8-8. Order #: GLPE4709 paper$8.95.

 

 

 

THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF CANOE POLING. by Harry Rock.
Body positioning, pole recovery, rudder action. With poling, canoeists can move upstream in waters that are not too deep or move about in shallow areas where a paddle would touch bottom and could not be stroked. Text explains types of strokes, ways to turn, ferrying, side slipping, upstream travel, downstream travel, and reverse moves. Includes safety considerations and standing for balance.
Drawings, charts, 72 pages, index.
ISBN: 0-934802-36-X . 1992. Order #: ICSB5256 paper$4.95.

 

 

THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF CANOEING. by Cliff Jacobson.
Techniques and design tips for safe and enjoyable canoing--managing bends and eddies, carrying and portaging a canoe, types of canoes of shapes and materials for different situations, paddling solo, paddling in current and in the wind, paddling strokes. 30 illustrations,  72 pages.
ISBN: 0-934802-39-4. 1988. Order #: ICSB2377 paper$6.95.

 

 

 

THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF FIRST AID FOR THE OUTDOORS. by William W. Forgey, M.D. Concise approach to common wilderness problems; plant rash, bites and stings, fractures vs. sprains, medications, first-aid kit design, treating shock, hypothermia, wind-chill chart, more. 25 illustrations, 72 pages, bibliography, index.
ISBN: 0-934802-43-2. Order #: ICSB3794 paper$6.95.

THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF KAYAKING WHITEWATER. Kalner & Jackson.
Technique, terms, paddling tips, equipment. Illustrated, 72 pages.
ISBN: 0-934802-54-8. Order #: ICSB2575 paper$5.99.

 

 

 

THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF RAFTING. by Jib Ellison.
Types of rafts, rating rapids, safety, rowing, paddling. Learn how to use various models of raft types that include traditional 'basket" style, self-bailing models, catarafts, and other whitewater craft. Also how to better understand the river and run rapids, safety equipment and portaging. Know planning for one day or weekend river excursions. Shows how to use both rowing and paddling techniques to maneuver an oar boat.  Know in advance what to expect from raft instruction. Drawings, 72 pages, index.  .
ISBN: 0-934802-34-3. 1991. Order #: ICSB7172 paper$5.99.

 

THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF SEA KAYAKING. by Mike Wyatt.
Getting started in coastal exploration--packing tips, photography, safety. Chapters include the boat, gear, paddling techniques, packing and loading, equipment checklist, glossary, navigating on the water, knots. Illustrated, 72 pages.
ISBN: 0-934802-55-6. 1990. Order #: ICSB2576 paper$6.95.

 

 

THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF SEA KAYAKING.
ISBN: 0-7627-3832-8. 1990. Order #: GLPE4727 paper$7.95.

 

 

THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF SOLO CANOEING. Jacobson.
Selecting canoes and equipment for solo trips, developing paddle strokes. Illustrated, 72 pages.
ISBN: 0-934802-66-1. Order #: ICSB7193 paper$4.95.

 

 

 

BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE CAMPING WITH STYLE. by Cliff Jacobson.
Covers camping gear special for this unusual wilderness of canoe trails as well as navigational skills. Outsmart bugs, bears, and other pesky critters. Locate sand beaches and waterfalls to enhance your journey. Get insights on meal selection and preparation. Includes canoe strokes, carrying portage packs and canoes, rope knots, relevant first aid tips, equipment list, managing wind.
ISBN: 1-57034-007-2. 1995. Order #: GLPE2754 paper$11.95.

 

 

CANOE TRIPPING WITH CHILDREN: unique advice to keeping kids comfortable. by David and Judy Harrison.
Advises to expose kids to outdoor recreation and wilderness before they reach an age when they must choose between peer and family activities. Suggests diversions that will avoid frustrations, while learning environmental ethics. Planning of menus for picky eaters and modern  gear and functional clothing. Ideas for paddling, portaging, camping with kids, what to do in the rain. Know what to have in your family first-aid kit. Illustrated, 160 pages.
ISBN: 0-934802-60-2. 1998. Order #: ICSB2568 paper$9.95.

 

 

CANOE TRIPPING WITH KIDS. by David and Judy Harrison.
Explains where to get maps and information, what and how to pack, canoe selection, paddling strokes, portaging; new types of food and equipment for all ages. Counsels on not overestimating family abilities or desires as the canoe trip does not start on the water. Use foods and equipment that will give a measure comfort in the wilderness. Tells of first aid, safety, and conditioning to make the trip better, and of possible wildlife issues. Tells about maps and route-finding. Suggests diversions for the kids, swimming, diving, making a raft, gold-panning, Photos, diagrams, 212 pages.
Inventory =3. ISBN: 0-8289-0426-X. 1981. Order #: STGR3328 paper$9.95.

 

 

CANOEING AND CAMPING: beyond the basics. by Cliff Jacobson.
Tips for paddle strokes, portaging methods, avoiding hazards, rescue yourself in case of an upset or pin, special camping tricks. How to select the canoe and other equipment best suited to your particular preferences for travel types and places, learn to paddle efficiently, secure your canoe to cartop for travel, travel with kids, manage during storms. Equipment list, glossary, 46 drawings, 196 pages, index.
ISBN: 0-934802-80-7. 1992. Order #: ICSB5253 paper$9.99.

 

 

 

#CANOEING THE JERSEY PINE BARRENS. Parnes.
Guide to 13 pineland streams, with techniques. 30 illustrations, 20 maps, 256 pages.
ISBN: 1-56440-373-4. Order #: GLPE0426 paper$11.95.

CANOEING WILD RIVERS. Jacobson.
Primer to North American expedition canoing: rigging, covers, carriers, portage, planning, salvage, gear, and recipes. 130 illustrations,  355 pages.
ISBN: 0-934802-52-1.rder #: ICSB1345 paper$24.95.

 

 

CANYON COUNRY PADDLES: a practical, informative, and entertaining guide to river running using the kayak, canoe, or rubber raft in southeastern Utah. by Verne Huser.
Explains general terrain of this unusual region where a few large rivers flow through deserts and steep-walled canyons. Ethics of camping and respect for antiquities are addressed as are the importance of variations of conditions seasonally and even from year to year. One must "go with the flow" not only on the river. Discussion is given on the various crafts to use and other equipment as well as the importance of considering logistics of transportation, food and water, cooking and camping, health and safety. Vegetation, animals, birds, geology, and history are given for the region. Descriptions explain the special characters and give tips for running Colorado River, Green River, San Juan River, Muddy Creek, Dolores River, Escalante River and Dirty Devil. Bibliography, photographs, map. 96 pages.
ISBN: 0-915272-18-0. 1978. Order #: WASA1695 paper$4.95.

THE COMPETENCE FACTOR: skills that make the difference in outdoor sports. by Bradford Angier.
Coping with challenges of backcountry hazards, rescues-coping with hypothermia, treatment of frostbite, dressing for cold weather, safeguarding your vision, escaping from quicksand and quagmire, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, treating snake-bite, preventing altitude sickness, purifying water. All are skills pertinent to cross-count and downhill skiing, cold weather camping and backpacking, fishing, canoing, swimming, rock climbing, biking, hunting and shooting, and archery. Drawings, 180 pages.
ISBN: 0-8117-2189-2. 1983. Order #: STAC1405 paper$7.95.

 

 

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WILDERNESS AND TRAVEL MEDICINE. by Eric A. Weiss, M. D.
A manual intended to help manage medical emergencies in remote environments (or for foreign travel) when professional medical care or rescue is not readily available. Starts with basic assessment of issues and emergency responses to these conditions such as breathing, bleeding, and beating (of heart) , goes on to deal with specific situations of allergic emergencies, altitude illness, animal bites, burns, hypothermia, food poisonings, fractures, dental emergencies, sprains, ticks, snake bites, and much more. Drawings, contents list, 198 little pages for carrying in the pack.
ISBN: 0-9659768-0-7. 1997. Order #: MISC2638 paper$6.95.

 

THE DIGEST BOOK OF CANOEING. by Charles J. Farmer.
Equipment selection, paddling strokes, poling, portaging, reading water, how and where to canoe. Gives terminology of canoe parts, shows boat knots, covers map reading and navigation, managing rapids (or not by lining), safety including flotation devices, managing river obstacles like strainers and bridges, hunting from a canoe, first aid. Photos, maps, 96 large-format pages.
ISBN: 0-695-81287-4. Order #: DBIB0353 paper$3.95.

 

THE FAMILY CANOE TRIP: a unique approach to family canoing. by Carl, Maggie, Tina, & Randy Sheperdson.
6,000 mile 3-summer odyssey from New Hampshire to Canada, then in Canada, and in the third year from Canada to Alaska: handling trip logistics for a family with 2 children--in a 20-foot canoe. Foremost a daily journal, share experiences where and as they happen; wildlife visitors, catching fish, swatting bugs, what storms are like, managing food, terrain, and equipment, living in camp. Drawings, 308 pages.
ISBN: 0-934802-15-7. 1985. Order #: ICSB6516 paper$14.95.

 

 

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL. by Charles A. Lehman.
Explores a myriad of situations where one's life may be in jeopardy--light plane crash, snowstorm stops traffic on interstate, vehicle gets stuck offroad, electricity goes out in mountain ski lodge, snowmobile dies far up the trail, lost in a swamp, fall off boat into cold water--and recounts real episodes of how some coped successfully and some did not. What to expect from SAR--search and rescue--and how to help get it (radio, phone, smoke, signals, signs) and assist when you have. Lists things to carry even though you would not normally need them but would in case of emergency. The thing you do not want to use on your trip is your first aid kit--unless. You may not be the one to need help, but need to know how to help others in your party or whom you encounter. Drawings, 153 pages.
 ISBN: 0-935810-03-X. 1979. Order #: MISC2076 paper$7.95.

 

 

FIELD GUIDE TO OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY. by C. Boyd Pfeiffer.
For all who wander afield--a quick reference for bringing all the good times home. Presents techniques for photographing flowers, birds, animals, landscapes, and candid reminiscences of companions on the trail. Covers composition--secret of good and interesting pictures, lighting--various types for various effects, exposure--determining settings for great photos, making and improving accessories. Includes aspects of photography in hunting, fishing, camping, backpacking, climbing, and boating including details on building blinds and shutter releases, plus information on animal photography at night. Also includes advice on displaying photographs after taking them--framing, albums, and more. Photographs, 224 little pages for easy carrying in the field, index.
ISBN: 0-8117-2261-9. 1977. Order #: STAC2633 paper$7.95.

 

 

FIRST AID: quick information for mountaineering and backcountry use. by Ed Peters.
Goes beyond the "everyday" mishaps that can occur but which can almost be predicted to happen if one spends much time in outdoor activities. Especially if such a mishap occurs while a long distance from help beyond one's own party then help must come from within the group. Suggests response to and treatment of CPR, resuscitation, hemorrhage, evacuation, fracture, frostbite, head and spine injuries, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, joint and muscle injuries, pulmonary edema, shock, snowblindness, sunburn. Contents of the mountaineering first aid kit are listed. This is a good pamphlet to read and understand before you need to. Drawings, accident report form, 34 little pages.
Inventory =3. ISBN: 0-89886-070-9. 1982. Order #: MOUN2664 paper$2.95.

 

 

FLORIDA BY PADDLE AND PACK: 45 wilderness trails in central and south Florida. by Mike Toner & Pat Toner..
Detailed, authentic guide for hiking and canoing, with complete maps that show entry and exit points, routes, hazards, nearby towns. Route descriptions give distances, times, starting points, availability of water, mileages, trail conditions, best seasons. Photos,  maps, 144 pages.
ISBN: 0-916224-37-6.Order #:BANY2044 paper$6.95.

 

 

KAYAKING: the new whitewater sport for everybody. by Jay Evans and Robert R. Anderson.
Touches briefly on the evolution of the kayak from Nanook and sealskin to the Olympics and fiberglass, explains types of kayaks and repairing; choosing a kayak plus equipment and clothes, basic strokes, safety measures, reading the river and running rapids, whitewater racing. Over 100 photographs and drawings, 192 pages, index.
ISBN: 0-8289-0192-9. 1975. Badly water-damaged but intact; otherwise $12.95.Order #:MISC2631 cloth$2.95.

 

 

KAYAKING THE VERMILLION SEA: eight hundred miles down the Baja. by Jonathan Waterman. A two-month sea kayak journey and its adventures in Baja California, Mexico. Recounts history of region and encounters with tides, storms, wildlife and thoughts about over-fishing of the sea, people encountered, and local customs such as Day of the Dead. Photos, 223 pages.
ISBN: 0-684-80242-2. 1995. Order #: SISC0104 cloth$22.00.

MALO'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO CANOEING AND CANOE-CAMPING. by John W. Malo.
Information on canoe types and selecting the one for your use, paddling skills, portaging, loading, boarding, accessories. Includes history of canoing in America--explorations using the canoe and the fur trade. Presents paddles and advanced paddling skills, launching the canoe from dock or shore. Insights on camping with a canoe--cooking gear, packs, tents, etc. even using a tipped canoe with a cover for shelter. Safety factors, flotation devices, weather including positioning direction for wind. Drawings, photographs, 218 pages, index.
ISBN: 0-8129-6331-8. 1983. Order #: ZZBT5211 paper$6.95.

 

 

RIVER GUIDE TO THE RIO GRANDE: general information. by Big Bend Natural History Association/National Park Service.
How to run the river above, through, and below Big Bend National park--contains river regulations, equipment needs, safety concerns, hints for successful trip. To be used with guides specific to reaches of the river. Photos, 24 pages.
ISBN: . Order #: BIBE0170 paper$3.95.

 

 

RIVER NOTES.
Notebook with pre-printed form pages for logging details of trips. Entries can include river, date, class, flow rate, run time hazards, camp and lunch spots, comments. 160 pages.
ISBN: 0-89886-053-8 1982. Order #: MOUN2669 vinyl$4.95.

 

 

RIVER RUNNER'S GUIDE TO CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK & VICINITY: with emphasis on geologic features. by Felix E. Mutschler.
Mileage logs--with emphasis on geology: Green River from Green River, Utah, to confluence of Green and Colorado Rivers; from above confluence to Hite, Utah; from Moab, Utah, to the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers. River guide with explanation of rock types, ages, and characteristics. Charts of geologic formations with geologic eras and ages. Glossary, references, photographs, river maps, 99 pages.
ISBN: None. No date. Order #: POSO1165 paper$4.95.

 

 

RIVER RUNNER'S GUIDE TO THE CANYONS OF THE GREEN AND COLORADO RIVERS--Desolation and Gray Canyons. by Felix E. Mutschler.
Volume IV of a series by the Powell Society. Emphasis is on geologic features, with explanations of river meanders and re-channeling, geologic formations encountered, uplifts and swells in the region, geologic time chart. Mileage log of geologic features. Photos, maps, diagrams, 85 pages, glossary, references.
ISBN: None. Contents intact but extra pages bound in back, 2 pages with slight damage. Order #: POSO1166 paper$4.00.

 

 

THE SPORTSMAN'S GUIDE TO SWAMP CAMPING. by J. Wayne Fears. How to explore one of the wilderness's least hospitable environments to enjoy its excellent fishing, hunting, and natural wildlife by backpacking, canoing, and boating. Food and cooking, equipment, navigation, safety and first aid. Photos, 274 pages, index.
ISBN: 0-679-51354-X. 1979. Order #: ZZPM4419 cloth$12.95.

 

 

TAKING CARE OF OUTDOOR GEAR. by editors of Stackpole Books.
Guide to extending life of your sports equipment--winter and summer, water and land. Push out a dent in a canoe, stop rope ends from fraying, wash a sleeping bag, seam-seal a tent, repair a tent pole, break in boots, manage Gore-Tex and other fabrics, clean wool garments, and more. Illustrated with drawings, 318 pages.
ISBN: 0-8117-2148-5. 1983. Order #: STAC1402 paper$9.95.

 

 

THREE FORKS OF THE FLATHEAD RIVER (Map). by Glacier Natural History Association.
Floater's guide to North, Middle, and South Forks. Text gives regional information, characteristics of wild rivers, safety considerations, transportation, river flow rates, seasonal recreation variety, river grading system and ratings of river sections on this map, hazards such as log jams and grizzly habitat. Regional map included. Map is 24" x 35"; Folds to 4" x 9".
ISBN: None. Order #: GLAC0560 map$6.95.

 

 

 

 

WEST FLORIDA CANOE TRAIL GUIDE. by John O. deLorge.
Includes Perdido River, Blackwater River and tributaries, Yellow and Shoal Rivers, Econfina River and Holmes Creek. Annotated maps give accesses, distances, gradients, hazards, interest points. There are also general notes on history, flora and fauna, water levels, canoe rentals and campgrounds, state parks and forests. Scale for each map about 1" =2 miles, 18" x24"; overall size 36" x 24". Folded map is 6" "x 9".
ISBN: None. 1978. Order #: RECR3144 paper$3.95.

 

 

WHITE RIVER, BROWN WATER: a record-making kayak journey down the Amazon. by Alan Holman.
Account of 4,000-mile solo float in a fiberglass boat from the Amazon River's turbulent Andean headwaters through the jungle past rapids; trading with native Americans and viewing their culture, economy, and lifeways; then battling commercial river traffic, tides, and the Atlantic Ocean. Color photos, 192 pages, map, cargo list, glossary.
ISBN: 0-89886-113-6. 1985. Order #: MOUN2611 cloth$13.95.

 

 

 

WHITEWATER RAFTING IN EASTERN NORTH AMERICA. Armstead.
A guide to rivers and outfitters for beginning and advanced rafters. Photos, maps, 143 pages.
ISBN: 0-87106-519-3. Order #: GLPE0428 paper$9.95.

 

 

THE WHITE-WATER RIVER BOOK: a guide to techniques, equipment, camping, and safety. Watters.
Detailed instructions on kayaking and rafting ; how to choose equipment, reading the river, mounting rescues and making emergency repairs, and planning extended trips. 192 photos, 204 large-format pages.
ISBN: 0-914718-66-5. Order #: PASE2914 paper$12.95.

 

 

WHITEWATER CANOEING. by William O. Sandreuter.
Canoe selection for riding the rapids--pros and cons of various models; paddling techniques; reading the river and coping with eddies, standing waves, haystacks, cascades--or using them to advantage; portaging, recovery. Also includes knots, use of map and compass, moving upstream in ways without a paddle. Weather, clothing including non-slip footware, shelter, packing gear in the canoe, emergency rescue. Photos, 224 pages, index.
ISBN:0-88317-084-1. 1976. Order #: STOE1461 paper$5.95.

 

 

WHITEWATER HANDBOOK. by John T. Urban.
Making up the heart of the book are chapters on river running, crossing currents, eddies, and paddling in heavy water. Applies not only to kayaks but also canoes including solo and tandem canoes. There is material on paddling techniques, safety and rescue, trip organization, and equipment.  Over  100 photos ad drawings add a visual approach to the text, useful in self-instruction as well as teaching programs for beginners and experts alike. 196 pages, index.
ISBN:0 910146-28-4. 1981. Order #: APMC1076 paper$6.95.

 

 

WILD RIVERS OF NORTH AMERICA. by Michael Jenkinson.
Running our magnificent wilderness rivers by canoe, kayak, or raft.  Guide to wilderness river running of over 100 waterways grouped by region, with in-depth accounts of 8 including Yukon River, Colorado River, Buffalo River, and Rio Grande. Discusses history that occurred along the rivers and geological aspects of the countrysides. Tells how to go about running the rivers, what to bring. Photos, maps, 409 pages, index.
Inventory= 1. ISBN:0-525-47679-2  1981. Bent back cover. Order #: ZZPM3149 paper$11.50.

 

WILDWATER: the Sierra Club guide to kayaking and whitewater boating. by Lito Tejada-Flores.
Step-by-step approach to learning kayaking. Presents kayaking skills and river lore from the first stroke in flatwater to advanced techniques for maneuvering in 'big water". Surveys boats, paddles, and paraphernalia and compares inflatables and rafts for singles to groups. Includes safety and emergency medical treatment, planning short or long trips, and river camping. Contains a regional guide and history of the sport. Maps, drawings, photos, 334 pages.
ISBN: 0-87156-209-X. 1978. Order #: RAHO1187 paper $12.00.

WILDWATER: the Sierra Club guide to kayaking and whitewater boating. by Lito Tejada-Flores.
Step-by-step approach to learning kayaking. Presents kayaking skills and river lore from the first stroke in flatwater to advanced techniques for maneuvering in 'big water". Surveys boats, paddles, and paraphernalia and compares inflatables and rafts for singles to groups. Includes safety and emergency medical treatment, planning short or long trips, and river camping. Contains a regional guide and history of the sport. Maps, drawings, photos, 334 pages.
ISBN: 0-87156-209-X. 1978. Damaged copy but intact. Order #: RAHO2629 paper $6.00.

 

YUKON SOLO: a canoing epic from the great stormy river's source to the Bering Sea. by Karel Dohnal.
Tale of solo canoe trip 1,930-miles down the Yukon River, in 66 days. Recounts storms, loss of gear, bears and other wildlife encountered, trappers' cabins, riverbank junk, salmon fishwheels, natives and other people met along the way all recorded in a log book with frequent dated entries. Photographs, 222 pages.
ISBN: 0-8323-0421-2. 1984. Order #: BIMO6566 paper$8.95.

 

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THE CAÑONS OF THE COLORADO-- the 1869 discovery voyage down the Colorado River. by Major John Wesley Powell.
Note the word cañons in the title would today be spelled canyons but we have preserved the usage from the time when this voyage was made and written about by the major himself. From Wyoming, into Colorado, through Utah, to Arizona and the Grand Canyon, and to Nevada--this was the journey of the "Colorado River Exploring Expedition", what Powell called his group of 9 men and 4 boats as they began charting what was the last major unexplored part of the then United States. The trip was not only scientific in its goals, but it naturally became a grand adventure, with two of their party opting to leave the expedition before attempting a furious cascade, only to be killed by Indians. Much of the land and scenery which they drifted or dashed past is today included in National Park System areas. Illustrations are by Thomas Moran and others. 64 pages. See sample pages, illustrations.
.ISBN-10: 0-89646-059-2. ISBN-13: 978-0-89646-059-1. Order #: VIST0059 paper$4.95.

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