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Book Synopsis NOLS River Rescue Guide by : Nate Ostis
Download or read book NOLS River Rescue Guide written by Nate Ostis and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book NOLS River Rescue written by Nate Ostis and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the outdoor training experts. Rescue techniques using rope, throw bags. Wading techniques, safe crossings, swimming skills.
Download or read book River Rescue written by Les Bechdel and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis NOLS Wilderness Navigation by : Darran Wells
Download or read book NOLS Wilderness Navigation written by Darran Wells and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "NOLS Wilderness Navigation" gives you the skills you need to confidently find your way on and off the trail. Whether you are learning to use a map and compass or exploring the latest technology, this eay-to-follow guide is packed with essential information.
Book Synopsis Swiftwater Rescue Field Guide by : Slim Ray
Download or read book Swiftwater Rescue Field Guide written by Slim Ray and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide by : Mark Harvey
Download or read book The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide written by Mark Harvey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1999-06-17 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.
Book Synopsis The Complete Whitewater Rafter by : Jeff Bennett
Download or read book The Complete Whitewater Rafter written by Jeff Bennett and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1996-01-22 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the experts do it.
Book Synopsis The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping by : Molly Absolon
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping written by Molly Absolon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Packraft Handbook written by Luc Mehl and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book Canoeing written by Pamela Dillon and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Canoeing not only provides you with the basic skills and knowledge you need to safely head out for adventures on a variety of water trails, but it also presents a strong foundational understanding of this recreational activity."--Back cover.
Book Synopsis Glacier Mountaineering by : Andy Tyson
Download or read book Glacier Mountaineering written by Andy Tyson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glacier Mountaineering provides the knowledge and skills needed to safely and self-sufficiently navigate over glacier terrain. Hundreds of hilarious and helpful illustrations by Mike Clelland complement the clear and concise text by Andy Tyson. Providing critical instruction for anyone planning to travel over glacier country—from the Cascades to the Rockies to Denali—this book will guide and entertain readers through glacier anatomy, equipment, route finding, and rescue techniques.
Book Synopsis Leisure and Spirituality (Engaging Culture) by : Paul Heintzman
Download or read book Leisure and Spirituality (Engaging Culture) written by Paul Heintzman and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This addition to the award-winning Engaging Culture series explores the link between leisure and spirituality, offering a Christian perspective on leisure concepts and issues in contemporary society. Paul Heintzman, a respected scholar and experienced recreation practitioner, interacts with biblical, historical, and contemporary leisure studies sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of leisure. He also explains the importance of leisure for spiritual growth and development. This work will appeal to professors and students as well as practitioners in the recreation and leisure services field, youth and college pastors, and camp ministries.
Download or read book NOLS Canoeing written by Alexander Martin and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning and outfitting, including what you'll need on the water and in camp for long or short trips Using lines, basic strokes, basic maneuvers, and drills, rigging, loading and unloading, carrying and moving Covers techniques for whitewater and open water travel, navigation, and canoeing in ice Full-color photos and trustworthy text from the experts in outdoor education
Download or read book NOLS Cookery written by Claudia Pearson and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The keystone of the NOLS library, the Cookery has been a trusted and reliable resource used in the field by NOLS students and instructors for 50 years. First published by Stackpole in 1991, NOLS Cookery is in its 7th edition with 125,000 copies in print. Whether you’re a first-time backpacker or a seasoned backcountry cook, you’ll learn from the cookbook used by the experts in outdoor education. With more than 2 million meals prepared in the wilderness, NOLS speaks with authority on the art of outdoor cooking. This new edition includes important nutritional information that supports the 200 recipes plus a special section of recipes from around the world, new recipes for lightweight backpacking and recipes that can be prepared in advance of the trip.
Download or read book Wilderness EMS written by Seth C. Hawkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilderness EMS is designed for EMS providers and leaders who deliver medical care in the wilderness, and those practicing wilderness medicine as part of a formal team. The textbook is a comprehensive, expertly-written reference ideal for this fast-changing and multidisciplinary specialty. This first-of-its-kind text provides specialized instruction and best practices for wilderness EMS practitioners and students – crucial information for the success of today’s rescue missions. A strong foundation in evidence-based medicine, clinical experience, and field applicability makes it especially useful for any EMS provider in a wilderness environment.
Book Synopsis The Laugavegur Trail by : Brian W. Zimmer
Download or read book The Laugavegur Trail written by Brian W. Zimmer and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Laugavegur Trail is a thorough, but lighthearted guide to Iceland's most famous and popular backpacking trek. The guide provides you with all the logistical information you will need to plan and execute your hike while also providing beautiful annotated panoramas, basic maps, and anecdotal stories that provide great insight and regional context for the journey. The book is complimented well by the Serkort #4 (Landmannalaugar Fjallabak) 1:100,000 topographic map.
Book Synopsis SAS and Elite Forces Guide Ropes and Knots by : Alexander Stilwell
Download or read book SAS and Elite Forces Guide Ropes and Knots written by Alexander Stilwell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SAS & Elite Forces Guide to Using Ropes and Knots draws on the skills of the world's best soldiers to teach you how to use these essential tools in the wilderness. Tried and tested techniques used by the world's special forces give you field-tested advice on issues such as: how to take care of ropes, the most useful knots to use in a survival situation, how to make your own ropes out of animal tendons or plants, how to use your rope effectively when climbing, how to lash together a log raft. A simple rope can be a lifesaver in a survival situation. Knowing how to use a rope and make effective knots will help you in an amazing variety of ways – from constructing shelters and creating weapons, to fishing and hunting. Most important, ropes and knots act as literal lifelines in dangerous environments, such as when crossing a fast-flowing river or scaling a mountainside.
