This Month`s Books

Amazon Extreme: by Colin Angus

This is the awe inspiring tale of Colin Angus, Ben Kozel and Scott Borthwick, who traveled the Amazon River by raft in 1999. They are
the first people to locate the source of the Amazon and then travel its entire length to the Atlantic. During their 5 month expedition
they covered 7000 kilometers of dangerous waters and rugged terrain. Colin Angus is currently paddling down the Yenisey River in Mongolia and Siberia.


Stoddart Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-7737-3301-9, hardcover, B&W, 204 pp. $29.95 Cdn. $19.95 US.

The Last River: the Tragic Race for Shangra-La: by Todd Balf

This is the fascinating account of the ill-fated Walker-McEwan 1998 whitewater kayaking expedition into Tibet to run the Yarlung Tsangpo-"the Everest of Rivers". For Walker and McEwan, the journey through the 140 mile Tsangpo Gorge, with its 2000 foot cliffs 60 feet apart, was the culmination of a 25-year dream. For the others, it was a chance at the greatest adventure and challenge of their lives,
until tragedy struck.


Three Rivers Press, 2000. ISBN 0-609-80801-X, paperback, B&W, 281 pp. $13 US, $20 Cdn.

A Paddlers' Guide to Everglades National Park: by Johnny Molloy

Johnny Molloy presents detailed information about 53 paddling routes in Everglades National Park, including mileage, paddling time,
hazards, campsites and physical & cultural landmarks. He also includes tips for trip planning, average temperature & rainfall and 22 maps.

University Press of Florida, 2000. ISBN 0-8130-1787-4, softcover, B&W, 202 pp. $16.95 US.

Spirited Waters: by Jonathan Waterman

This is the inspiring narrative of Jennifer Hahn's solo kayaking adventure from Ketchican, Alaska to Bellingham, Washington. It took
her seventy days during two springs and two summers to complete the 750 mile journey. She paddled through tide rips and gale force winds, encountered wolves and bears, faced her fears, and lived by her wits and abilities. This fascinating story is punctuated by hand-drawn charts, botanical drawings and even recipes.


Mountaineers Books 2001. ISBN 0-89996-744-4, hardcover, B&W, 211pp. $24.95 US

Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest:

This handy, one-page folded, waterproof guide depicts all the marine mammals from the waters off Oregon, Washington, BC and the southern coast of Alaska. It includes photos and drawing as well as common visible behaviors, habitat, identification tips and marine mammal watching guidelines..


Harbour Publishing, 2001. ISBN 1-55017-254-9, waterproof paper, color.

Wood and Canvas Kayak Building: by George Putz

This concise, well-illustrated book offers all the information and plans to build two elegant open-water kayaks-simply, easily and
economically. George Putz guides even the most inexperienced woodworker through the process of building a 17 or 18 1/2 foot
Inuit-inspired sea kayak using no more than $250 of readily available tools and materials. He incorporates modern adhesives to reduce the number of fasteners and the degree of precision required to build the frame. He also includes information on modifications, maintenance and paddle building.


International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1990. ISBN 0-07-155939-6, softcover, B&W, 124 pp. $18.95 US.

Savvy Paddler: by Doug Alderson

This entertaining book consists of more than 500 excellent tips for better kayaking from veteran kayaker, Doug Alderson. Doug includes information on everything from learning to paddle to planning a multi-day trip. These tips will make your paddling easier, safer, cheaper and more enjoyable.


Ragged Mountain Press, 2001. ISBN 0-07-136203-7, softcover, 126 pp. $15.95 US $25.95