The Alaska River Guide

The rich tapestry of Alaska is threaded together by 365,000 miles of waterways, from cascading mountain streams to meandering valley rivers, from the meltwaters of glaciers to broad rivers that empty into the sea. This guide profiles a wide variety of rivers from all over Alaska, concentrating on trips for intermediate boaters, and including a few major expeditions for the experienced river-runner. A section on gear outlines what to take into the backcountry.

The rich tapestry of Alaska is threaded together by 365,000 miles of waterways, from cascading mountain streams to meandering valley rivers, from the meltwaters of glaciers to broad rivers that empty into the sea. This guide profiles a wide variety of rivers from all over Alaska, concentrating on trips for intermediate boaters, and including a few major expeditions for the experienced river-runner. A section on gear outlines what to take into the backcountry.

"The Alaska River Guide" offers the most up-to-date, authoritative information for planning every kind of trip, from a mellow float on an urban river to a month-long expedition on a river with a variety of recreational challenges. More than 90 trip possibilities Let you plan an Alaska river trip suitable for beginners and families or for experienced whitewater kayakers.

A comprehensive guide to seventy-nine routes. The author's anecdotes are thoroughly riveting.

Finally, the ultimate book for Alaska anglers, featuring 20 detailed lmaps covering over 1,000 miles of river--and that's just the beginning. Each map is packed with information, including: roads and river access points, boat launches, peak fishing times for Salmon & Trout, fly-fishing techniques, gear-fishing techniques, fly pattterns, fishing knots & tackle guide, species run-timing charts and important services & accommodations. Expert anglers from around the state have temed up to create this essential guide to river fishing in Alaska.

"A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.

A guide to the best water in the state from a veteran Alaska fly fisherman and writer. With color photos of flies and streams, plus maps.