Paddle Routes to the Inland Northwest: 50 Flatwater and Whitewater Trips for Canoe & Kayak

Landers, Rich; Hansen, Dan

ISBN 10: 0898865565 / ISBN 13: 9780898865561

Published by Mountaineers Books, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Paddle Routes to the Inland Northwest: 50 Flatwater and Whitewater Trips for Canoe & Kayak
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898865565
• ISBN 13: 9780898865561
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

* Flatwater and easy whitewater routes in the Northwest appealing to families, weekenders, and first-timers
* Includes put-ins, distance, take-outs, and ratings
* Includes trips in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia

Anyone intimidated by river paddling or simply looking for a relaxing rather than hair-raising route will find 50 beautiful flatwater and class 1 and 2 whitewater trips in this thorough guide. Scattered throughout the inland Northwest and southeastern British Columbia, all the routes are ideal for beginning and intermediate paddlers as well as families who want to introduce their children to the rivers.

Each trip description includes a detailed summary that covers distance, paddling time, season, shuttle distance between put-in and take-out points, ratings for skill level, hazards, and contact information. The guide also includes a listing of resources for current conditions that paddlers should consult before departure.

About the Authors

RICH LANDERS graduated in journalism from the University of Montana in 1975. He has worked with Field and Stream magazine, Montana Outdoors, Outside, Runner's World, Pacific Northwest, Western Outdoors and Popular Mechanics. He has been recognized as the Conservation Writer of the Year by both the Idaho Conservation League and the Washington Enviornmental Council.

DAN HANSEN is an editor at The Spokesman-Review newspaper.