Pole Paddle Portage
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Pole Paddle Portage
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Author : Bill Riviere
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
Pole Paddle Portage written by Bill Riviere and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Canoes and canoeing categories.
The Ultimate Canoe Challenge
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Author : Brand Frentz
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2004-12
The Ultimate Canoe Challenge written by Brand Frentz and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12 with categories.
Verlen Kruger and his partner Steve Landick wanted to take a canoe trip that would surpass all others, and they did. Paddling their canoes or carrying them on the connecting land passages, they toured North America, from the Arctic Ocean to Baja California, from New Orleans to the coast of Maine, crossing the USA from south to north and west to east. They mastered wild storms on the ocean, often paddled 75-100 miles or more in a day, shot through deadly rapids going downstream, and paddled up several major rivers, reaching the climax by going up the Grand Canyon. Again and again they were warned, "It can't be done" or "You'll never make it", but each time they rose to the challenge and kept going, finally competing a canoe trip of 28,000 miles that lasted three and a half years and was appropriately named The Ultimate Canoe Challenge. This is the story as Verlen lived it.
Path Of The Paddle
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Author : Bill Mason
language : en
Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. : Firefly Books ; [Toronto] : Key Porter Books
Release Date : 1999
Path Of The Paddle written by Bill Mason and has been published by Buffalo, N.Y. : Firefly Books ; [Toronto] : Key Porter Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Canoes and canoeing categories.
Excerpted from the Introduction The land Canoeing in North America has expanded in recent years to include practically every part of the map. In the United States people of all ages are taking to the rivers in ever-increasing numbers. Rivers that once were considered too dangerous are now canoed regularly as whitewater skills grow. In each state -- southern, prairie, mountain, or coastal -- canoeing has become a means of journeying into wilderness areas and providing the adventure that people are seeking. In Canada, you can put a canoe into the water at any major city and paddle to the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Arctic, or the Gulf of Mexico. The land is laced with a complex network of waterways; some are large, some are small, but most are navigable by canoe. When you look at the face of Canada and study the geography carefully, you come away with the feeling that God could have designed the canoe first and then set about to conceive a land in which it could flourish. The waterways are navigable because the canoe can be portaged easily around the difficult stretches of water. Even the portages over the height of land between watersheds are no longer than those around most rapids and falls. In one place the waters flowing to the Atlantic and the waters flowing to the Arctic are separated by no more than a beaver dam. It was the canoe that made it possible for the Indian to move around before and for several hundred years after the arrival of the white man. As the white man took over their land, the native people would regret the generosity with which they shared their amazing mode of travel. The more I study the birchbark canoe and what it can do, the greater is my admiration for these people who were here long before we arrived. The birchbark canoe is made entirely from materials found in the forest: birch bark, cedar, spruce roots, ash, and pine gum. When it is damaged, it can be repaired easily from the materials at hand. When it has served its purpose, it returns to the land, part of a never-ending cycle. Once you understand this cycle of growth, manufacture, use, and return to the land you begin to understand why our modern culture is in such trouble. The noncycle of growth, manufacture, use, and garbage is a dead end. This is not to discredit the marvelous things that modern technology brings us; but we need to be more aware of where we are headed and from whence we came. An appreciation of the canoe and acquisition of the necessary skills to utilize it as a way to journey back to what''s left of the natural world is a great way to begin this voyage of discovery. The shrinking land There was a time when traveling a distance of 5,000 miles (8000 km) in North America would have been regarded as a very long way. Before the railroad. covering that kind of distance meant extreme hardships any way you chose to make the trip. Improving methods of transportation has been a high priority of human beings as far back into recorded history as you care to go. With each improvement the world has grown smaller. Today you can cover 5,000 miles in about eight hours. All you have to do is go to the airport (which is usually the hardest part), buy a ticket, and select a seat in the smoking or nonsmoking section of the aircraft. About the greatest discomfort you might expect to endure is to end up in the smoking section if you are a nonsmoker or vice versa. When the choice of travel was limited to horse, canoe. wagon, ox cart, or on foot, this 5,000 miles could have taken a couple of years. Today, the earth is indeed getting very small. However, trying to convince the world of business and commerce that there are places on this earth where distances should remain undiminished is not an easy task. Such an idea is very difficult to defend in monetary terms. Perhaps the best way to make a case for primitive methods of travel is in the form of a parable. Let''s say you are hiking and come upon a beautiful, pristine lake nestled among high hills. You estimate to be a bout ten miles (16 Km) long and with great anticipation look forward to several days of a difficult but exciting journey of discovery around the shoreline. Before long a canoeist comes along and invites you to come aboard to make the journey easier. You gladly accept because the going is tough. Now you can get a better perspective on the shoreline and yet the pace is slow enough so that you do not miss anything. You are aware, however, that in accepting the ride the lake has diminished somewhat in size. You estimate that while hiking would have taken you at least four days, you will now be able to do it in an easy two. After a couple of miles, a motorboat comes along side and you a re offered a ride around the shoreline. The canoeist accepts, and while you are less than enthusiastic, you don''t have much choice. As the 100 horsepower (74 600 W) engine roars into action, you slowly become aware that the lake is beginning to feel very small. As the trees and cliffs race by, you realize that what you had hoped to discover in four days is now going to be revealed in a couple of hours. The miles are eaten away as you speed through each bay and inlet and race by most of the islands. When the journey is over and you are dropped off at the point where you first came upon the lake, the mystery is gone. You''ve seen it all; yet you''ve seen nothing. The motorboat driver meant well, but he has only succeeded in diminishing the size of the lake. You set up camp and watch the lengthening shadows. As you look far down the lake, you wish that you did not already Know what lay around that point. You regret that your first view into the hidden bay will not be the reward of a difficult hike tomorrow. For many people, the case I have just attempted to make would seem pointless. To them scenery is scenery, any way you get to see it. To others, it makes a lot of sense. It''s all a matter of perspective. What encourages me to write about the concept of keeping things undiminished by means of primitive travel is the fact that people do change their minds. I enjoy writing for the already converted, but the possibility that other people might awaken to this subtle concept of keeping what''s left of the natural world big is why I write this book. There is no shortage of road builders and people who make their living by shrinking distance. They will succeed too well if there are not enough of us around to present a case for the preservation of the natural environment. Some of it is a I ready overcrowded to the detriment of the plants, animals and native people who lived there long before we arrived. They all have a right to exist because all, like us, were created. In our modern, man-made world we tend to forget this. A journey by canoe a long ancient waterways is a good way to rediscover our lost relationship with the natural world and the Creator who put it all together so long ago. The path of the paddle can be a means of getting things back into their original perspective.
River Running
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Author : Verne Huser
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2001-01-01
River Running written by Verne Huser and has been published by The Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A guide to white-water boating, with information on rivers in the United States and Canada, equipment, various types of inflatable craft, the routine of an expedition, and safety and emergency procedures.
Dictionary Catalog Of The Department Library
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Author : United States. Department of the Interior. Library
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
Dictionary Catalog Of The Department Library written by United States. Department of the Interior. Library and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Library catalogs categories.
A Complete Guide To Canoeing
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Author : Carl Monk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
A Complete Guide To Canoeing written by Carl Monk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Information on the construction of the canoe and paddle, criteria for selecting a canoe, navigation, canoe safety, and canoe routes accompanies guidelines for boarding, disembarking, loading, tracking and paddling.
Build Your Own Canoe
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Author : Dennis Davis
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2011-10-18
Build Your Own Canoe written by Dennis Davis and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-18 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Build Your Own Canoe is a comprehensive, clearly structured and uncomplicated manual that guides the reader through the various stages of constructing an inexpensive, lightweight and versatile plywood canoe. Topics covered include: design considerations; building and fitting out the basic hull; customizing the hull to suit yourself; repair and maintenance; advice on transportation, storage, camping and river access; safety and the maiden voyage and the history of the canoe.
Paddling Through History
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Author : Aileen Stalker
language : en
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Release Date : 2005
Paddling Through History written by Aileen Stalker and has been published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
Experience inner-city paddling with a guide that tells the story of Vancouver and Victoria from water level. Explore history with the tales behind the people, bridges, lighthouses, museums and watercraft you will see as you explore these waterways. Paddling Through History explains place names, geology and other highlights, and is illustrated with maps and photos.
Ezhichigeyang
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language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2011-06-01
Ezhichigeyang written by and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-01 with Education categories.
Ezhichigeyang is an Ojibwe language word list comprised of terminology for traditional fishing practices and wigwam building.
Field Stream
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998-05
Field Stream written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-05 with categories.
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.