Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route
«“A must-stow companion for beginning paddlers, seasoned river runners, and even armchair adventurers with dreams of exploring these storied rivers, Bezemek successfully weaves essential planning information with a vivid narration of the 1869 expedition and episodes from his own worthy pilgrimage down the Green and Colorado. The result is informative and inspirational, awakening paddlers of all levels to a deeper history and wider scope of opportunities along the JWP route.” —Dave Shively, Editor of Canoe & Kayak Magazine»
On May 24, 1869, John Wesley Powell and nine crewmen in four wooden rowboats set off down the Green River to map the final blank spot on the American map. Three months later, six ragged men in only two boats emerged from the Grand Canyon. Les mer
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Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route is a narrated guide that combines a multi-chapter retelling of the dramatic 1869 expedition with stunning landscape photography, modern discoveries along the route, overview maps, and information about permits, shuttles, access points, rental equipment, guided trips, and further readings. Come celebrate the dramatic 1869 expedition by exploring the route and learning the story.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Falcon Guides
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781493034819
- Utgivelsesår
- 2018
- Format
- 23 x 20 cm
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«“A must-stow companion for beginning paddlers, seasoned river runners, and even armchair adventurers with dreams of exploring these storied rivers, Bezemek successfully weaves essential planning information with a vivid narration of the 1869 expedition and episodes from his own worthy pilgrimage down the Green and Colorado. The result is informative and inspirational, awakening paddlers of all levels to a deeper history and wider scope of opportunities along the JWP route.” —Dave Shively, Editor of Canoe & Kayak Magazine»
«“150 years after Major Powell’s Green and Colorado River expedition, Mike Bezemek does an outstanding job retracing the journey in a clear and comprehensive river guide. The Major would have given his left boot for a copy of this book.” —Tom Martin, guidebook author and co-winner of a 2007 National Outdoor Book Award»
«“An exciting new format for river information, one that is not sectioned off by state boundaries but rather by a connecting story. Progress downstream right along with Powell and his men.” –Susan Hollingsworth Elliot, author of Paddling America.»