Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States, 4th

The Appalachian Mountain system provides paddlers with a whitewater playground that spans fifteen states, and Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States provides in-depth coverage of the rivers you want to know about. With difficulty levels ranging from Class I to Class VI, there's something for everyone in this compilation of classic Northern rivers. Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, this book will prepare you to test your skills on the rivers of Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia. Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States gives you the information you need to know about each river in a straight-forward and easy-to-read format. Detailed river descriptions include photographs and maps, as well as essential data such as: access, difficulty, portages, gradient, hazards, water level, rescue index, velocity, average width, gauge, highlights, and scenery. There is enough whitewater in the Appalachians to last the most avid paddler a lifetime, so we have selected only the finest runs in the northern states. From mellow ambles to the most challenging rapids, the rivers detailed in Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States are all undeniably gorgeous. So, strap on a helmet, and get your boat in the water - whitewater! For descriptions of more great river runs, check out Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States, which includes Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. (8 1/2 X 11, 272 pages, b&w photos, maps, illustrations, charts)Ed Grove is the author of 'Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States, 4th', published 2001 under ISBN 9780897323802 and ISBN 0897323807.