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Paddling the Columbia

Paddling the Columbia begins at the river’s headwaters on Columbia Lake in British Columbia and provides comprehensive information for traveling its full 1245 miles to the Pacific. The guidebook enables serious paddlers to set a goal, like hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or climbing the Seven Summits—but on water.

The book divides the river into 34 segments, detailing put-in and take-out points, campgrounds, various land manager regulations, key riverside sites, dams and water releases, paddling times and distances, free-flowing areas, ferry schedules, and more. Introductory texts and sidebars cover local history, things to do nearby (like hot springs, hiking trails, or places to eat), as well as wildlife and scenery. Boat types and equipment are also covered. The overall tone is adventurous, funny, and introspective.

Paddling Washington

The only all-in-one guide to the best paddling routes in Washington state and beyond. This uniquely comprehensive paddling guidebook combines the best of three previous books--Paddle Routes of the Inland Northwest, Paddle Routes of Western Washington, and Washington Whitewater--into one volume. Detailed locator maps and instructions on safety are included, as well as appendices on equipment, map sources, and a useful route comparison chart for selecting the right trip level for any paddler. Paddling Washington covers Flatwater to Class 3 routes in western and eastern Washington, British Columbia, North Idaho, and Montana, and has enough trips to keep northwest paddlers busy for years to come.

Essential Knots

Essential Knots is a practical, colorful, and easy-to-use guide to knots: how to tie them, when to use them, and why a specific knot is the perfect choice to make. Clear and concise step-by-step instructions are completely illustrated with precise photographs guiding the knot tyer. Additional text describes the variety of uses for each knot and provides alternative suggestions for similar knots, while full-color photos show each finished knot in use. Includes instructions for the best 85 knots to use for: Camping, Climbing, Everyday Activities, Fishing, Paddling, Sailing, Scouting, Tricks, and More! 

The Don't Drown Out There Card Deck

When heading into the outdoors, you choose multipurpose gear whenever possible -- bonus points for equipment that's both functional and fun. You can't do better than The Don't Drown Out There! Deck, a compact deck of playing cards that tucks easily into any backpack or pocket, with topics organized by card suits. From hazardous marine life to submersion injury techniques, and from rescue and evacuations to cleaning wounds, that royal flush in your hand contains basic water and first-aid survival tips that could prove to be lifesaving. 

The Don't Drown Out There! Deck should be added to every beach-goer, boater, kayaker, fisherman, sailor, and diver's list of outdoor essentials.