Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States, 4th [Paperback]

John Connely (Author), Ed Grove (Author), John Porterfield (Author), Charlie Walbridge (Author)

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Series: Appalachian Whitewater | Publication Date: April 1, 2001

This new edition contains up-to-date phone numbers, gauge information, web pages as well as the accurate river and shuttle information readers have come to expect from this series.

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The Appalachian Mountain system provides paddlers with a whitewater playground that spans fifteen states, and Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States provides in-depth coverage of the rivers you want to know about. With difficulty levels ranging from Class I to Class VI, there's something for everyone in this compilation of classic Northern rivers. Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, this book will prepare you to test your skills on the rivers of Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia. Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States gives you the information you need to know about each river in a straight-forward and easy-to-read format. Detailed river descriptions include photographs and maps, as well as essential data such as: access, difficulty, portages, gradient, hazards, water level, rescue index, velocity, average width, gauge, highlights, and scenery. There is enough whitewater in the Appalachians to last the most avid paddler a lifetime, so we have selected only the finest runs in the northern states. From mellow ambles to the most challenging rapids, the rivers detailed in Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States are all undeniably gorgeous. So, strap on a helmet, and get your boat in the water - whitewater! For descriptions of more great river runs, check out Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States, which includes Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. (8 1/2 X 11, 272 pages, b&w photos, maps, illustrations, charts)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 4th edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897323807
• ISBN-13: 978-0897323802
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,502,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)