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Riversense, The Pyrenees, Super Topos
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Ultimate Guide To Whitewater Kayaking (Book) by Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette
Drawing on the combined 30 years of experience of renowned paddlers and instructors, Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, this manual covers everything from the most basic skills to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques. Includes playboating technique, creek boating skills, surf kayaking technique, squirt boating, slalom, and much more....
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The Pyrenees (Book) by Kev Reynolds
Covering the High Pyrenees along the frontier between Spain and France, from the Cirque de Lescun to the Carlit Massif, this really nice resource guide looks at the whole mountain range from the perspective of an outdoor enthusiast. Kev Reynolds, one of Britain's most respected outdoor writers, has skillfully drawn together a comprehensive...
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Colorado's Continental Divide Trail (Book) by Tom Jones
Revised edition (2004). Detailed descriptions of 43 trail segments through the Colorado portion of the Continental Divide Trail. Includes access points, campsites, mileage charts, elevations, mountain bike accessibility. Color photos by John Fielder makes the book a pictorial treat as well. 334...
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Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide (Book) by James Kaiser
A complete guide to America's most famous national park. Over 300 pages of invaluable information, practical tips, and gorgeous color photographs. Includes chapters on road sights, day hiking, scenic flights, mule trips, lodging, history, geology, wildlife, river trips, and much. Incredible color photos throughout. 332...
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GPS For Dummies (Book) by Joel McNamara
Offers down-to-earth guidance for hikers, cross-country skiers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who own or are thinking of buying a GPS receiver, as well as people interested in digital mapmaking. Provides coverage of the increasingly popular sport of geocaching. Explains how to turn cell phones and PDAs into GPS receivers and what hardware is...
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Selected Climbs In The Northeast (Book) by S. Peter Lewis and Dave Horowitz
The northeast's best climbs are gathered together for the first time in one book (the routes selected and presented by professional guides based in the Northeast). Coverage includes rock, alpine, and ice routes from the Gunks to Acadia: New York-Shawangunks, Catskills, Adirondacks; Connecticut-Ragged Mountain; Vermont-Smuggler's Notch, Lake Willou"Selected Climbs In The Northeast" (Book) by...
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New England Bouldering (Book) by Tim Kemple and Paul Ward
Comprehensive guidebook to New England's best bouldering areas written by Tim Kemple with historical sections and additional material by Pete Ward. Covers Lincoln Woods, Pawtuckaway, Metro Boston, Western Massachusetts, Rumney, Smuggler's Notch, and McKenzie Pond. Contains over 20 high-quality action photos and invaluable Beta from experts Kemple...
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Mammoth Area Rock Climbs (Book) by Marty Lewis and John Moynier
The Mammoth Lakes area is a vacationer's paradise, located in the beautiful Eastern Sierra of California. The fantastic alpine and high desert climate can be explored and enjoyed spring through fall. The many recreational opportunities include isolated cliffs perfect for rock climbing. You'll find granite and volcanic tuff, with lots of sport...
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Red Rocks Climbing: Super Topos (Book) by Greg Barnes
Focuses on the most classic multi-pitch routes and crags at the country's premier winter traditional-climbing area. Most of the climbs are on the highest quality sandstone Red Rocks has to offer, and are well-protected with bolts or natural gear. This guide is perfect for climbers making their first trip to Red Rocks or returning climbers who want...
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South Lake Tahoe Climbing: Super Topos (Book) by Chris McNamara
Covers South Lake Tahoe's top crags from the smooth Yosemite-like cracks at Sugarloaf, the steep knobs at Phantom Spires, and the giant dikes at Lover's Leap. All the moderate classics are included, along with many new, previously unpublished routes. 184...
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Ocean's Eleven: Bouldering Around Santa Barbara (Book) by Bob Banks
Guide to 11 bouldering areas in the Santa Barbara-Ventura area, offering year 'round activity both on and off the rock. Includes Pine Mountain, Lizard's Mouth, The Swimming Hole, The Brickyard, and more. Over 1500 mostly moderate boulder problems covered. The author's introductory comments and asides are a trip in themselves. 152...
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Guide to Rock Climbing In Northern Thailand (Book) by Josh Morris and Khaetthaleeya Uppakham
The first and only guidebook available on climbing in Northern Thailand. Contains the most up-to-date information on all routes in the north, as well as helpful hints on transportation, good hotels, restaurants, bars, and a plethora of rest day activities. There is also useful info on other climbing areas in South East Asia and Thailand. 180...
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Bradford Washburn: A Life Of Exploration (Book) by Michael Sfraga
This is the first book to detail mountaineering legend Bradford Washburn's multifaceted life and achievements. More than a legendary mountaineer, in his career of over 40 years as Director of the Boston Museum of Science, Washburn wrote numerous books and articles, many for the National Geographic Society; created groundbreaking maps; and...
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Mount McKinley's West Buttress: The First Ascent (Book) by Brad Washburn
This is Brad Washburn's 1951 logbook, covering his historic first ascent of Denali's West Buttress in 1951. Written over 50 years ago, it still holds the excitement and wonder of each unfolding day. Includes list of equipment and food taken to base camp, bibliography, over 70 of his unique high altitude photographs, and a 33-page section of pure...
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Between A Rock And A Hard Place (Book) by Aron Ralston
Aron Ralston's story of his 2003 day hike in Bluejohn Canyon (maze District, Canyonlands National Park). He went in alone, without leaving word of his itinerary. While scrambling in the slot canyon, an 800-pound boulder rolled onto his forearm, pinning him. Waiting for search and rescue but out of water, at the 5-day point he made the terrible...
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Alpine Climbing: Techniques To Take You Higher (Book) by Kathy Cosley and Mark Houston
This intermediate-level guide addresses tools, skills, and techniques used in alpine terrain, including rock, snow, ice, and glaciers at moderate altitude (approximately 16,000 feet) and lower). Technical protection systems are covered, as are step-by-step decision-making skills, providing scenarios, checklists, and self-posed questions to inform...
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Mammal Tracks & Sign: Guide to North American Species (Book) by Mark Elbroch
The most thorough treatment of the subject ever published, this amazing guide brings together clear track and trail illustrations, range maps, and full-color photos showing feeding signs, scat, tunnels, burrows, bedding areas, remains, and more. Learn how to find, identify, measure, and interpret the clues mammals leave behind--explained and...
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Cataract Canyon: A Human & Environmental History (Book) by Robert H. Webb, Jayne Belnap, John S. Weisheit
River runners and naturalists alike will be enthralled by this stunning tour through the natural, environmental, and human history of Cataract Canyon, the spectacular 17-mile section of free-flowing Colorado River running through Canyonland National Park just above Lake Powell. Written by a river guide, a biologist and a hydrologist. 280 pages."Cataract Canyon: A Human & Environmental History" (Book) by Robert...
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Riversense (DVD)
This documentary explores the lives of 5 whitewater paddlers at different stages of their life and how they navigate on and off the water. We meet: the late William Nealy, author, cartoonist, and whitewater legend, who introduces us to the whitewater society of A.D.D. kids; We meet TR Yon, a 15-year-old playboater who grew up on the Nantahala...
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Grace Under Pressure: Learning the Kayak Roll (DVD) by Tom DeCuir
DVD version of 'Grace Under Pressure' , updated with new scenes. The informative, yet highly entertaining video has top whitewater instructors demonstrating step-by-step the paddle roll, including a 5-minute loop translating the lesson to real action! They also reveal the secret to the hand roll, hints on learning the offside, and tips on...
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Nitty Gritty: The Down 'n Dirty Of Playboating (DVD) by Brad Burden and Joe Holt
Mystified by playboating? Tired of watching others have all the fun? Do bow stalls, flat spins and blunts elude you? No longer. With the help of this video, you, too, can learn to cartwheel, rock spin, stern squirt and more. Produced with the philosophy that you don't have to be an exceptional athlete or travel to exotic rivers to enjoy...
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From Here To There: Canoe Basics (DVD)
Novice through intermediate canoe paddler. Features strokes progression on the lake including stroke combinations. Strokes are then applied on the river with an in-depth presentation of eddy turns, peel outs, ferries, back ferries and S...
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Basic Fly Tying (DVD) by Marvin Nolte
This is an ideal beginner's manual, featuring as it does info on essential tools and techniques plus step-by-step illustrated instruction for tying 7 time-tested patterns. 137...
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EJ's Advanced Playboating (DVD) by Eric Jackson and Chris Emerick
Advanced playboating starts with linking cartwheels and goes up to the McNasty and Lunar Orbit in holes, blunts to Helix on waves, and stalls to Party Tricks and loops in flat water. The Nile and Zambezi provide every kind of feature you could ask for and you will get it all in this...
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Whitewater Self Defense (DVD)
This is the DVD version. Helps paddlers avoid trouble and deal with unexpected problems. Emphasis is on everyday river safety and rescue, including fundamental skills every intermediate recreational whitewater kayaker should know. For the video version, click here . 65...
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In The Surf! (DVD)
This is the DVD version. For sea kayakers and whitewater kayakers. Demonstrates and explains wave evaluation, takeoffs, and advanced rudder techniques, teaches basic through advanced surfing maneuvers and addresses surf zone etiquette. Entertaining footage of some awesome kayak surfing rounds out the show. For the video version, click here . 60...
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Bicycle Book: Wit, Wisdom & Wanderings (Book)
A celebration of the bicycle by people who love to ride. Thomas Hylton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and newspaper columnist, kicks off the collection with 'Bicycling and Walking,' a sensible, prescriptive editorial on why cycling-friendly communities are winners. On his heels is 'Keeping Up With Lance,' Scott Roberts' exclusive, one-on-one...
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Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair (Book) by Calvin Jones
Calvin Jones, Education Director at Park Tool Co., provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for keeping any road or mountain bike running smoothly. From tire repair and derailleur adjustment to wheel truing and bottom bracket replacement, this book provides both the novice and veteran mechanic with the information needed to perform...
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Riding The Hulahula To The Arctic Ocean (Book)
The free-wandering '60s are long gone. You sold your backpack years ago, raised a family, enjoyed a fruitful career. Finally, it's time again to indulge your wanderlust - to rediscover the incredible fun and excitement of traveling off the beaten path. Riding the Hulahula offers dozens of travel options for the mature traveler. Both an inspiring...
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Adventurous Traveler's Guide to Health (Book) by Christopher Sanford
Christopher Sanford, a family practice physician who specializes in travel and tropical medicine and is the co-medical director of the Travel Clinic at Hall Health Center, University of Washington, provides a straightforward look at what you can do to stay healthy during your travels, from start to finish. Whether headed to the urban centers of...
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