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Few sports place man at the mercy of nature more starkly than whitewater rafting, and almost none can provide the unique rush that comes from navigating dangerous waters in order to reach remote and beautiful destinations.
This denslely illustrated volume provides a comprehensive guide to this extreme sport, from insider's advice on avoiding injury to detailed descriptions of some of the world's most spectacular rafting sites. From the wilds of Patagonia to breath- taking waterfalls in Lesotho to the North american continental divide, Extreme Rafting takes readers on a wild visual journey with stunning photography that captures this sport in its most intense and seductive moments.
With sections on canoeing, kayaking, and other extreme water sports, as well as concise diagrams and maps, equipment checklists, and step-by-step advice on portaging, trouble-shooting, and repairs, Extreme Rafting is both a treat for the senses and a succinct practical guide to this most radical of sports.
CONTENTS
History
Rafting : Origins of the Raft : The First Inflatable River Boats
From the USA to Europe : Rafting in the USA
The River
Places of Civilization and Access Routes to the Continents
Morphology : The River as the Creator of the Countryside
Wild and Scenic Rivers : Man-made Waterways
Flow, Speed and Gradient changes : main Rivers in the World
Sports River Runs
The Search for the Ideal Run : The River as a Playing Field
Big Rapids : Extreme Runs : Portaging
The Scale of River Difficulty - Six Classes
Other Water Sports
Canoeing : Kayaking : Hydrospeeding : Canyonong : Club Listings
The Raft And Equipment
The Raft : The Cataraft : The Inflatable Canoe : Equipment & Clothing
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