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Author: Kim Heacox
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493049410
Format: PDF, ePub
Pages : 272
Category : Nature
Languages : en
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Only Kayak

by Kim Heacox, Only Kayak Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download Only Kayak books, In this coming-of-middle-age memoir, Kim Heacox, writing in the tradition of Abbey, McPhee, and Thoreau, discovers an Alaska reborn from beneath a massive glacier, where flowers emerge from boulders, moose swim fjords, and bears cross crevasses with Homeric resolve. In such a place Heacox finds that people are reborn too, and their lives begin anew with incredible journeys, epiphanies, and successes. All in an America free of crass commercialism and overdevelopment. Braided through the larger story are tales of gold prospectors and the cabin they built sixty years ago; John Muir and his intrepid terrier, Stickeen; and a dynamic geology professor who teaches earth science "as if every day were a geological epoch." Nearly two million people come to Alaska every summer, some on large cruise ships, some in single kayaks--all in search of the last great wilderness, the Africa of America. It is exactly the America Heacox finds in this story of paradox, love, and loss.

Author: Detlev Dr. Henschel
Publisher: epubli
ISBN: 3844220348
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
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Category : Travel
Languages : en
Size: 45.66 MB
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Kayak Adventure In Siberia

by Detlev Dr. Henschel, Kayak Adventure In Siberia Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download Kayak Adventure In Siberia books, The expedition turns out to be an intrepid voyage full surprises and Russian improvisation

Author: Keld Hansen
Publisher: Museum Tusculanum Press
ISBN: 9788763510844
Format: PDF, ePub, Mobi
Pages : 239
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Size: 29.74 MB
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Nuussuarmiut

by Keld Hansen, Nuussuarmiut Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download Nuussuarmiut books, This book describes life in a small hunting community in Northwest Greenland. It is based on fieldwork carried out by the author from 1966 to 1968 and documents in detail the traditional material culture, ways of hunting and fishing, daily life, and festive occasions of an Inuit society not yet influenced by European culture. The historical background of the settlement from the establishment in 1923 is outlined. Daily life in the settlement itself and out on the hunting grounds is followed through a whole year and all processes are documented in the many original photographs. The book demonstrates a surprising stability in the life of the hunting families, not due to conservatism but because experience has shown them that this way of living is the most suited to the given conditions. At the time of the field study, new tools and a number of other items had been introduced. In a large number of cases, they are used in conjunction with more traditional tools.

Author: Simon Willis
Publisher: Pesda Press
ISBN: 1906095175
Format: PDF, Docs
Pages : 160
Category : Sea kayaking
Languages : en
Size: 63.59 MB
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Scottish Sea Kayak Trail

by Simon Willis, Scottish Sea Kayak Trail Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download Scottish Sea Kayak Trail books, Scotland's west coast is an undisputed world-class sea kayaking destination. This book challenges the reader to kayak a 500km route, from the Isle of Gigha off the Kintyre peninsula, to the Summer Isles near Ullapool. It can be undertaken in four holiday-sized sections or as one long, glorious journey. The emphasis is on practical advice; how to tackle tricky tidal passages; places to visit; where to source essential information; food re- supply; where to safely leave kayaks overnight; how and when to shuttle vehicles; and the accessibility of public transport. Although camping is an essential element of this journey the book does not identify wild camp sites or even picnic places. It gives sea kayakers enough information to seek out their own adventures and so spread the environmental impact. The history of this country is inextricably linked to the west coast, from the Scoti to the Norsemen, the Lords of the Isles to the Clearances. An historical thread, woven through the text, tells 'Scotland's Story'. There are useful photographs and notes to help identify wildlife without disturbance, plus practical recommendations on wild camping, from minimum impact techniques to Scottish access law. For those who travel the trail in the comfort of their armchairs, there's also the story of the author's own journey. Together you will travel under big skies on imposing seas in the company of seals, dolphins, eagles and gulls. The Scottish Sea Kayak Trail is waiting for you.

Author: Ralph Diaz
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071435743
Format: PDF, Docs
Pages : 256
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Size: 57.52 MB
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Complete Folding Kayaker Second Edition

by Ralph Diaz, Complete Folding Kayaker Second Edition Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download Complete Folding Kayaker Second Edition books, "An encyclopedia of invaluable knowledge."--Canoe & Kayak Folding kayaks are the only seaworthy boats you can store in the corner of a small closet and carry to the bay, lake, river, or ocean of your choice. Ralph Díaz, editor and publisher of the Folding Kayaker newsletter for more than ten years, has used and worked on nearly all of the folding kayak models available and knows all the ins and outs of choosing, assembling, paddling, traveling, modifying, and maintaining them. The Complete Folding Kayaker, the first guide to choosing, using, and enjoying this most liberating of personal watercraft, is now updated with more boat reviews, more modification tips from readers of Folding Kayaker, and a new chapter on assembly. So pack your kayak for your next adventure on the water! "Indispensable."--Atlantic Coastal Kayaker "Ralph has written, quite literally, the folding kayaker's bible."--Robert Huszar, ANorAK "An essential resource for anyone interested in buying a foldable."--Outdoor Traveler "This book is the one to get if you want to find out about folding kayaks."--Cape Codder

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Category : Canoes and canoeing
Languages : en
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Canoe Kayak

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Author: David MacRitchie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Format: PDF, ePub
Pages : 205
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Size: 64.36 MB
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The Testimony Of Tradition

by David MacRitchie, The Testimony Of Tradition Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download The Testimony Of Tradition books,

Author: Joseph Bruchac
Publisher: Darby Creek ™
ISBN: 1467732184
Format: PDF, ePub
Pages : 112
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Size: 12.16 MB
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Lay Ups And Long Shots

by Joseph Bruchac, Lay Ups And Long Shots Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download Lay Ups And Long Shots books, Purely fiction, these stories tell the tales of athletes in a variety of sports, including track, football, martial arts, Ping Pong, fishing, and dirt bike riding.

Author: Harvey Golden
Publisher:
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Format: PDF, ePub
Pages : 580
Category : Inuit
Languages : en
Size: 63.66 MB
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Kayaks Of Greenland

by Harvey Golden, Kayaks Of Greenland Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download Kayaks Of Greenland books,

Author: Shelley Johnson
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071748717
Format: PDF, Mobi
Pages : 352
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Size: 38.20 MB
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The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook Second Edition

by Shelley Johnson, The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook Second Edition Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook Second Edition books, "...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter." --Sea Kayaker Magazine The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water. Updates include: New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair techniques A new section on used boats and how to shop for them Expanded sections on: boat materials section to include the newer laminates; buying a new kayak; use of GPS for navigation; family paddling; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff to include more retrofit and repair information on a wider range of boat and paddle material Improvements in materials and more data on hypothermia; Changes in safety technique descriptions reflecting the new equipment on the market information on stretching, proper posture in a kayak, and easy modifications to kayak seats for more comfortable paddling Topics include: Getting Ready; Kayaks; Accessories and Clothing; Getting to Know Your Kayak; Controlling Your Kayak; Getting Into and Out of the Water; Real Life Paddling; Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Trip Logistics; Group safety; Kayak Camping; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff