Author: Nate Ostis
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811761851
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water. 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.
NOLS River Rescue Guide
Author: Nate Ostis
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811761851
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water. 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811761851
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water. 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.
River Rescue
Author: Les Bechdel
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
ISBN: 9781878239556
Category : Rafting (Sports)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Revised new 1997 edition gives expert advice on all aspects of river safety, covers latest gear and methods, and contains expanded material on big-water rescue -- the essential manual for every fast-water paddler.
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
ISBN: 9781878239556
Category : Rafting (Sports)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Revised new 1997 edition gives expert advice on all aspects of river safety, covers latest gear and methods, and contains expanded material on big-water rescue -- the essential manual for every fast-water paddler.
Swiftwater Rescue Field Guide
Author: Slim Ray
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964958531
Category : Rafting (Sports)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964958531
Category : Rafting (Sports)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide
Author: Mark Harvey
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684859092
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684859092
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.
The Complete Whitewater Rafter
Author: Jeff Bennett
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780070055056
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
How the experts do it.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780070055056
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
How the experts do it.
The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping
Author: Molly Absolon
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493032348
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional Book! The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping introduces new rafters to the skills, equipment, and knowledge required to mount a multiday whitewater rafting trip. Rafting equipment, skills, and techniques have changed drastically in recent years, and this book provides the latest information on equipment selection, care, repair, and use; whitewater rafting techniques; reading rivers; hazard evaluation and basic rescue; camping techniques; river cooking and living; and expedition planning. Written in a clear and comprehensive manner by outdoor educator and whitewater veteran Molly Absolon, The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping is a great tool for novices and an excellent resource for experienced rafters.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493032348
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional Book! The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping introduces new rafters to the skills, equipment, and knowledge required to mount a multiday whitewater rafting trip. Rafting equipment, skills, and techniques have changed drastically in recent years, and this book provides the latest information on equipment selection, care, repair, and use; whitewater rafting techniques; reading rivers; hazard evaluation and basic rescue; camping techniques; river cooking and living; and expedition planning. Written in a clear and comprehensive manner by outdoor educator and whitewater veteran Molly Absolon, The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping is a great tool for novices and an excellent resource for experienced rafters.
NOLS River Rescue
Author: Nate Ostis
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811743411
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
From the outdoor training experts. Rescue techniques using rope, throw bags. Wading techniques, safe crossings, swimming skills.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811743411
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
From the outdoor training experts. Rescue techniques using rope, throw bags. Wading techniques, safe crossings, swimming skills.
Whitewater Rescue Manual: New Techniques for Canoeists, Kayakers, and Rafters
Author: Charles Walbridge
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780070677906
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Whitewater Rescue Manual is for all whitewater padlers, beginner to expert. This book presents the best techniques for self-rescue and rescue of companions on the river.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780070677906
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Whitewater Rescue Manual is for all whitewater padlers, beginner to expert. This book presents the best techniques for self-rescue and rescue of companions on the river.
Swiftwater Rescue
Author: Slim Ray
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780988243507
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Swiftwater Rescue 2nd Edition offers an in-depth look at swiftwater rescue for the professional -- firefighters, park rangers, law enforcement, EMS personnel -- as well as anyone who might be faced with the possibility of a flood or swiftwater rescue. Topics include rescuer safety considerations and equipment; river hydrology; equipment; shore-based, boat-based, and in-water rescue techniques; medical considerations; rigging for river rescue; incident command, animal rescue, and swiftwater training. Densely illustrated with line drawings and black & white photographs, the second edition also covers advanced subjects like the use of helicopters in swiftwater rescue and special situations like low-head dams, urban flooding, and flood channel rescues.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780988243507
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Swiftwater Rescue 2nd Edition offers an in-depth look at swiftwater rescue for the professional -- firefighters, park rangers, law enforcement, EMS personnel -- as well as anyone who might be faced with the possibility of a flood or swiftwater rescue. Topics include rescuer safety considerations and equipment; river hydrology; equipment; shore-based, boat-based, and in-water rescue techniques; medical considerations; rigging for river rescue; incident command, animal rescue, and swiftwater training. Densely illustrated with line drawings and black & white photographs, the second edition also covers advanced subjects like the use of helicopters in swiftwater rescue and special situations like low-head dams, urban flooding, and flood channel rescues.
The Packraft Handbook
Author: Luc Mehl
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680516035
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
"A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680516035
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
"A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.