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Passage to Alaska : Sea Kayaking Through the Inside Passage of BC and Southeast Alaska

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A thrilling account of two friends kayaking 1,000 mikes though the Inside Passage of BC and southeast Alaska. This is a story of exploration and adventure, with rough seas, calving glaciers, bear encounters and persistently bad weather. But equally enjoyable is the story of this dramatic and culturally rich region, which the author weaves fluidly throughout the book. With flowing prose and nontechnical language, the author provides a fundamental understanding of the area's rain forest, glaciers, wildlife and both past and present cultures. In addition to maps, instructive sidebars offer further information and tips about the many issues that arise while discovering the beauty and danger of this region. History buffs will like the many stories about the Pacific Northwest's early explorers; sea kayakers will benefit from the kayaking information; wilderness adventure buffs will be inspired by the exciting tale of paddling the Inside Passage. This book is sure to appeal to many and be enjoyed by all.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780888395238
  • ISBN-10: 088839523X
  • Publisher: Hancock House
  • Publish Date: May 2003
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.62 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.7 pounds
  • Page Count: 336

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