Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring
Title | Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring PDF eBook |
Author | Molly Absolon |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 129 |
Release | 2016-09-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1493018485 |
Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring has everything one needs to participate in this growing and exciting activity. Written by expert Molly Abolson, this book provides information on gear, skills, and preparation so that beginners and intermediate participants alike can enjoy this emerging sport with confidence.
Basic Illustrated Cross-Country Skiing
Title | Basic Illustrated Cross-Country Skiing PDF eBook |
Author | J. Scott Mcgee |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 114 |
Release | 2012-10-02 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0762790482 |
Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip of thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know.
Packrafting
Title | Packrafting PDF eBook |
Author | Molly Absolon |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 265 |
Release | 2017-05-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1493027484 |
Don’t Be Left Up a River… Without a PackraftPackrafts are lightweight, inflatable boats that can be carried in a backpack, on a bicycle or in a duffel bag. These compact, tough personal watercrafts are used to float rivers, run rapids, cross lakes, and even drop waterfalls, often as part of a broader wilderness expedition that includes backpacking. Packrafting is rapidly gaining in popularity, with increasingly varied options for gear, ranging by size, cost, and function. With the number of guided packrafting trips on the rise, this is the perfect book for the beginner interested in the up-and-coming sport.
Basic Illustrated Winter Hiking and Camping
Title | Basic Illustrated Winter Hiking and Camping PDF eBook |
Author | Molly Absolon |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 129 |
Release | 2012-10-02 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0762790512 |
Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. BASIC ILLUSTRATED Winter Hiking and Camping Discover how to: Prepare for your trip Choose proper equipment Select safe and warm clothing Make snow shelters and set up tents on snow Cook delicious winter cuisine Stay safe in the snowy backcountry Make a winter camping repair kit
Wild Snow
Title | Wild Snow PDF eBook |
Author | Louis W. Dawson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
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Presents historical background on ski mountaineering, which is climbing a mountain on skis and then skiing down the slopes, and offers tips on climbing and skiing specific mountains.
The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping
Title | The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping PDF eBook |
Author | Molly Absolon |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 281 |
Release | 2018-06-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1493032348 |
Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional Book! The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping introduces new rafters to the skills, equipment, and knowledge required to mount a multiday whitewater rafting trip. Rafting equipment, skills, and techniques have changed drastically in recent years, and this book provides the latest information on equipment selection, care, repair, and use; whitewater rafting techniques; reading rivers; hazard evaluation and basic rescue; camping techniques; river cooking and living; and expedition planning. Written in a clear and comprehensive manner by outdoor educator and whitewater veteran Molly Absolon, The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping is a great tool for novices and an excellent resource for experienced rafters.
Summits & Icefields 1
Title | Summits & Icefields 1 PDF eBook |
Author | Chic Scott |
Publisher | Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |
Pages | 346 |
Release | 2012-02-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1926855795 |
RMB is pleased to present the third edition of Summits and Icefields 1: Alpine Ski Tours in the Canadian Rockies, one of our bestselling guidebooks. Researched and written by legendary alpinist Chic Scott, with the assistance of mountain guide Mark Klassen, this guidebook will continue to be the bible of ski mountaineers in the Rockies. There will be plenty of new tours in the book, particularly in newly developed areas where skiers can grab a few powder turns near the road. Information on other areas will be either greatly expanded or completely rewritten and updated. The entire book will be printed in colour, showcasing many mouthwatering ski images and destinations. Digital shaded maps prepared from satellite imagery will illustrate the routes and terrain and will allow this guidebook to set a new standard for ski guidebooks in North America. The companion volume, Summits and Icefields 2: Alpine Ski Tours in the Columbia Mountains, will appear in autumn 2012.