The
Complete Whitewater Rafter
by Jeff Bennet
As its title suggests, this useful guide offers about as
exhaustive a course in river running as you can expect to get on dry
land. Author Jeff Bennett outlines a simple approach that will take you
from the showroom of your local paddling outfitter to the rapids of your
favorite river. You'll learn about rafting history, equipment, safety,
and rescue, and explore the dynamic forces at play in the rivers
themselves. From underwater currents, surface hydraulics, and rapids
classifications to water and wave patterns known as haystacks and
pillows, The Complete Whitewater Rafter examines all facets of
river running. Bennett also covers the planning procedures for
full-scale river expeditions and the advanced maneuvers essential for
Class V rivers. --Lance Judd
Canyon
Solitude : A Woman's Solo River Journey Through the Grand Canyon
by Patricia C. McCairen
One moment, she's the cocky, athletic river guide Babe; the
next, she's an earthier, more spiritual woman who answers to the name of
Patch. Hours later, she seems more vulnerable, less convinced of her
strength and joy in the solitude she so zealously courts. Canyon
Solitude records these shifts and beautifully limns a journey that
tests McCairen's mettle and shows that determination, grit, and the will
to spurn conventional rewards offer their own deep satisfactions
