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The Packraft Handbook
Mountaineers Books
The Packraft Handbook
$32.95
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　　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.

　　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

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Brand:
Mountaineers Books
Author:
Luc Mehl
Pages:
432
ISBN:
978-1-68051-602-9
Published:
Jan 15, 2022
Publisher:
Mountaineers Books
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