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Yukon Channel Charts Maps of the Yukon River (Yukon Territory, Canada) drawn in historical style as used by pilots of the paddlewheelers on the famous "Trail of '98" gold rush to the Klondike. Short stories and 42 photos in this 68 page, spiral-bound book provide personal insights into contemporary river lifestyles and the rich history of the Yukon River. This is the third edition of this regional bestseller-- it was first published in 1975 and revised in 1980-- over 4,000 copies have been sold to canoeists, rafters and other adventurers who have taken this spectacular wilderness voyage. It includes 64 "strip maps" which illustrate the route from Whitehorse to Dawson City.

The Yukon River is one of the most beautiful rivers in North America, especially the 650-mile portion from the headwater lakes in British Columbia down to Dawson City. This is also an historic section of the river because of the Klondike gold rush of 1897-99 and the 50-year steamboat era that followed. Archie Satterfield has traveled this stretch of wild river several times and has written extensively about the river and the gold rush in other books, particularly Chilkoot Pass, and numerous magazine articles. Illustrated with historic and modern photos, plus sketch maps to guide travelers along this beautiful and historic waterway.

Follow a young couple as they spend the summer traveling the "mighty Yukon." Stories of adventure, romance, and history combine with breathtaking photos to give us a very personal view of one of the last and greatest wild, unspoiled rivers in North America.

In his square-sterned canoe, Alaskan author Dan O'Neill set off from Dawson, Yukon Territory, onetime site of the Klondike gold rush, to trace the majestic Yukon River. His journey downriver to Circle City, Alaska, is an expedition into the history of the river and its land, and a record of the inimitable and little known inhabitants of the region. With the distinct perspective of an insider, A Land Gone Lonesome gives us an intelligent, rhapsodic--and ultimately, probably the last--portrait of the Yukon and its authentic inhabitants.

John Hildebrand sets out in a canoe . . . to explore the great riverway of northwestern Canada and Alaska. . . . The geography is closely rendered and the characters especially sharply drawn. The country is filled with mad dropouts at river fish camps, good-hearted girls in the towns, sullen natives in tumbledown villages, cranky old-timers, terrible drunks and worse moralizers who live off the wild landscape and its abundant resources. . . . This is a fine work, and Hildebrand is a fine writer.Charles E. Little, Wilderness For many of us the North has been the one place where a certain elemental experienceof land, water, and peoplecan still be had. John Hildebrands personal account of this experience has a particular freshness and poignancy. It is the record of a journey, as much inward as it is outward, and all the better for that.John Haines, author of The Stars, The Snow, The Fire A finely written account of coming to terms with ones self, of the realities of...

Paddling the Yukon River and its Tributaries covers more than 4,000 miles of watery trail. The Yukon, Tanana, Porcupine, Koyukuk, and Kuskokwim Rivers are the five longest rivers in Alaska, extending into the Yukon Territory. This water flows freely, almost entirely undammed. Salmon surge against current. Moose, bears, and wolves wander the banks. Birds swarm in spectacular density. Roads rarely cross. Many residents live a subsistence lifestyle. No permits are required to be here. These channels are a natural path through the last large wilderness in North America. Paddling the Yukon River and its Tributaries approaches journeys of this magnitude like a through-hiker on the Appalachian Trail, but with a canoe or kayak. Each river is described from beginning to end, detailing access points, resupply options, and navigation tips throughout the flow. There are 35 original maps. Although the approach assumes long voyages, information is supplied for a range of trip lengths. Anything from an afternoon to a weekend to a week to a two-month float is possible. Paddling the Yukon River and its Tributaries is the only guide book to paddling the entire Yukon River from beginning to end.

In Paddling Alaska, you can drive to all the lakes and rivers described in this guide. This fact might sound unremarkable, but Alaska is mostly wilderness, with few highways. This is the first guidebook to organize journeys in this manner.

This comprehensive book covers over 300 miles of trips in and around Glacier Bay in Glacier Bay National Park in Southeast Alaska. Glacier Bay is an astounding 65 mile-long fjord that splits into numerous inlets and coves offering miles of spectacular paddling. A drop-off service allows you to start your trips in the heart of the secluded, pristine Bay. Calving ice,deep blue glacial streams, and the grandeur of three mountain ranges are just a sample of what Glacier Bay offers. This unique book includes everything you need to know to plan and perform a trip in Glacier Bay, plus twelve maps and numerous black and white photos.

Finally, the ultimate book for Washington anglers! Detailed maps covering over 1200 miles of river! Included for each river are the best seasons, species, available illustrated fishing methods (both fly and gear), best flies and best gear for individual rivers and species, fly hatches, knots, launches, parks, number of hookups per year, size of runs, parks, services, guides.

Paddling on the edge - the ability to hold the kayak level or on edge using knee pressure, to maintain balance using body lean, and when needed to shift weight forward or backward are the skills fundamental to even simple maneuvers such as bracing, upstream ferries, and the Eskimo roll. The Bombproof Roll and Beyond! is an introduction to edge control and balance for paddlers from the beginner to the most expert. Author Paul Dutky shares his whitewater experience to help paddlers master those techniques that will enable them to surf, to playboat, and to run even the most challenging whitewater safely and with confidence.

Over 320 trips for raft, kayak and canoe throughout the Pacific Northwest. Complete coverage from Northern Oregon to Southern British Columbia. Includes: mild float trips to steep creeks; rapids and classifications; seasons and water levels; access points and mileages; entertaining sidebars; information, resources and maps; stunning photography; and much, much more!.

Oregon has been blessed with some of the most spectacular wilderness river canyons in the world, and there is no better way to experience their beauty and solitude than by floating through them. Along with beautiful scenery, floating wilderness whitewater rivers also offers opportunities for personal challenge and solitude, or, if you prefer, building teamwork and enjoying friendships. In this book, Melinda Allen details the John Day Basin, Grande Ronde, Lower Deschutes, Owyhee River, Rogue River, and the Snake and Illinois rivers, including their trip lengths and solitude ratings. Drawing upon her years of experience as a river-running guide, Allen helps you safely navigate these waterways. Also covered are river-running basics such as float craft, basic rowing and paddling, trip planning, essential equipment, whitewater ratings, fishing information and tips, wildlife, interesting historical references, shuttles, permits, and so much more. Whether you are planning a river-running adventure of several hours, days or even weeks, Floating & Fishing Oregon’s Wilderness River Canyons will guide you to a safe and fun journey!

65 beautiful color photographs complement this comprehensive discussion of the past, present, and future of the Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument. Please visit us at FarcountryPress.com for more information and more Northern Rockies Publishing titles!