whitewater books :: northwest us
This section covers Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
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Western Whitewater
This book is the Bible of river running in the Western US. I have spent hours pouring over the hundreds of runs listed in the guide. Its also out of print and will cost you a pretty penny - but its worth it! There is talk of a new edition/printing but don't hold your breath.
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Alaska
Fast & Cold: A guide to Alaska Whitewater
Yet another Bible also out of print. Very detailed descriptions and history. The author, Andrew Embick was truly a hard man. Sadly he took his own life probably because he had run out of hard rivers to try.
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Montana
Montana Surf
Not just for playboaters! This book covers all the great runs of Montana including the infamous Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone. Very slick!
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Idaho
Idaho the Whitewater State
Currently the best book for running Idaho rivers. Good graphs of gradient etc. Some things possibly a little dated.
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Washington
Guide to the Rivers of Washington
Best book for Washington runs. Jeff Bennett has kayaked, rafted and duckied all of these runs. This is a must own book!
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A Paddler's Guide to the Olympic Peninsula
The only book describing the Grand Canyon of the Elwha and other choice runs in the area.
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Oregon
Soggy Sneakers: A Paddler's Guide to Oregon Rivers
Great book on Oregon rivers! I have met many of the contributers and they are very friendly people. In fact Northwest paddlers are some of the nicest around! Get this book and see what its all about.
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Paddling Oregon
Covers some things not in Soggy Sneakers and a good companion book. I don't like how they organize rivers alphabetically - this is useless. By drainage would be a much better way to go.
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