Alaska River Guide Book

The Alaska River Guide Canoeing, Kayaking and Rafting in the Last Frontier by Karen Jettmar is a helpful tool for any Alaska river adventure. Includes valuable trip planning lists and guidelines. A detailed introduction covers gear and safety equipment, tips for traveling with children, and things to consider when planning your trip. These tips are very specific for travel and boating in Alaska's wild and remote terrain, including instruction in how to avoid dangerous encounters with the plentiful bear population. Alaska's Rivers are separated by region in this book. Travel to the Delta River in the Yukon Region or the Stikine in the Southeast for instance. Over 80 rivers and creeks are covered in this book. Each river highlighted includes information on put in and take out points with maps, seasons to run the stretch, land manager information, and local fish and wildlife you can expect to encounter. Author: Karen Jettmar Copyright: 2008 Size: 8 34 x 5 34 Pages: 316