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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 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.
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.
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.
Book Synopsis The Complete Wilderness Paddler by : James West Davidson
Download or read book The Complete Wilderness Paddler written by James West Davidson and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1982-12-12 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A combination of detailed instruction and text (based on actual adventures) of all the techniques of canoe camping and wilderness cruising. You learn how to "find a river," navigate, cope with accidents and much more. With 65 drawings and 11 maps.
Book Synopsis Yoga for Paddling by : Anna Levesque
Download or read book Yoga for Paddling written by Anna Levesque and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga for Paddling is a visual, instructional guide designed to walk readers through 30 -35 yoga poses that are effective in stretching the muscles that paddlers use most, and strengthening the muscles that they use least. The book includes chapters on anatomy and alignment principles specific to the movements of paddling for kayakers, canoeists, and SUPers, and includes tips on proper paddling technique, performance focus, relaxation, and short stories about paddling injuries healed via yoga. One to three photos demonstrate each pose, with clear, concise text on how to get into and hold the poses
Download or read book Adventure Tourism written by R. Buckley and published by CABI. This book was released on 2006-10-24 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventure tourism is a new, rapidly growing area at both practical and academic levels. Written at an introductory level, Adventure Tourism provides a basic background and covers commercial adventure tourism products across a range of adventure tourism sectors.
Book Synopsis The 500 Best Ways for Teens to Spend the Summer by : Neill Seltzer
Download or read book The 500 Best Ways for Teens to Spend the Summer written by Neill Seltzer and published by The Princeton Review. This book was released on 2004 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College-bound high school students learn how to make the most of their summer vacation, with opportunities including summer academic programs, volunteer work, adventure camps and trips, and internships.
Download or read book NOLS Games written by Helen Wilson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing games while on courses is a part of the NOLS life, and course leaders are great resources for games that work—those that are popular and are used year after year. This book contains 100 tried-and-true, field-tested games collected from and vetted by NOLS instructors: getting-to-know-you games, name games, team games for encouraging cooperation and leadership, games on the trail and in the water, and brain/creative/word games.
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 Brothers on the Bashkaus by : Eugene Buchanan
Download or read book Brothers on the Bashkaus written by Eugene Buchanan and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A harrowing adventure that follows a group of Westerners on a paddling trip down the Bashkaus River in Siberia. Ultimately, they find that the river creates a common bond regardless of race, religion, or nationality--a bond in which a group of strangers truly come together as brothers.
Download or read book Wilderness Wisdom written by John Gookin and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by National Outdoor Leadership School instructors and based on NOLS curriculum More than 900 quotes from over 500 sources in categories ranging from leadership to environmental ethics to expedition planning Designed for outdoor use The culmination of several decades of work on the part of instructors at the National Outdoor Leadership School, Wilderness Wisdom combines quotations from environmentalists, nature writers, athletes, and public figures as diverse as Mahatma Gandhi and Albert Einstein. Perfect for moments of quiet contemplation in the wilderness, it also serves as a handy guide to various aspects of everyday life. This small, lightweight book will be of particular interest to hikers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for inspiration as they meet the challenges of the wilderness.
Book Synopsis NOLS Backcountry Cooking by : Joanne Kuntz
Download or read book NOLS Backcountry Cooking written by Joanne Kuntz and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2007-12-26 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meal planning for short outdoor trips (5 days or less) and small groups (1-4 people). 32 recipes including breakfasts, dinners, beverages, desserts, and snacks. Cut down on expense of freeze-dried plus eat better nutritionally.
Download or read book She Explores written by Gale Straub and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
Book Synopsis Technical Skills for Adventure Programming by : Mark Wagstaff
Download or read book Technical Skills for Adventure Programming written by Mark Wagstaff and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2009 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're looking for a book that will improve your knowledge and technical instruction skills in land, water, and snow and ice sports and activities, this is it Technical Skills for Adventure Programming: A Curriculum Guide is an all-in-one resource, based on current methods, that will guide you in becoming a skilled adventure instructor in the classroom and in the field. This book includes -comprehensive units with lesson plans for 12 popular outdoor adventure activities; -7 to 15 progressive, pedagogically sound lesson plans for each unit, featuring foundational teaching methods, experiential learning activities, and assessment strategies for adventure technical skills; -a CD-ROM with printable lesson plans and supporting materials for each unit that make it easy to print only what you will need in the field; and -an overview of the teaching process as it relates to adventure-based activities, including discussions of adventure education theory, learning styles, experiential learning and teaching, and outdoor teaching tips and considerations. Edited by nationally known outdoor adventure educators, this book allows you to tap into the knowledge and expertise of skilled instructors who present progressive technical skills for these activities: -Backpacking -Canoeing -Caving -Ice climbing -Mountain biking -Mountaineering -Nordic skiing -Rafting -Rock climbing -Sea kayaking -Snowshoeing -Whitewater kayaking Throughout the guide, the expert instructors share insights, best practices, and field-tested lesson plans that help you teach essential skills to new outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Lesson plans include a topic overview, equipment information, basic skill instruction, Leave No Trace practices, and safety considerations. You'll also find outcomes and assessment protocols for each lesson as well as information on modifying some of the activities to include people with disabilities. The format of the lessons provides you with the flexibility to select and use the plans and assessment strategies appropriate for your group's ages, ability levels, time constraints, and settings. Both a classroom and field-friendly guide, Technical Skills for Adventure Programming: A Curriculum Guide supports common practices and standards of the Wilderness Education Association, Outward Bound, Leave No Trace, the American Mountain Guide Association, the American Canoe Association, and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. And it will prepare those with experience to confidently teach a dozen popular land-based, water-based, and winter activities.
Book Synopsis Introduction to Paddling by : American Canoe Association
Download or read book Introduction to Paddling written by American Canoe Association and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This amply illustrated introduction to flatwater and river paddling will be an important resource for both instructors and those who like to teach themselves....
