Whitewater Rafting: An Introductory Guide - Softcover

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

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)