River Rescue and Safety Field Guide

River Rescue and Safety Field Guide
Author: Sierra Rescue International
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-01-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999200421

River Safety and Rescue Waterproof Field Guide written by Swiftwater and River Rescue Experts at Sierra Rescue

River Rescue

River Rescue
Author: Les Bechdel
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Rafting (Sports)
ISBN: 9781878239556

Revised new 1997 edition gives expert advice on all aspects of river safety, covers latest gear and methods, and contains expanded material on big-water rescue -- the essential manual for every fast-water paddler.

Swiftwater Rescue

Swiftwater Rescue
Author: Slim Ray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780988243507

Swiftwater Rescue 2nd Edition offers an in-depth look at swiftwater rescue for the professional -- firefighters, park rangers, law enforcement, EMS personnel -- as well as anyone who might be faced with the possibility of a flood or swiftwater rescue. Topics include rescuer safety considerations and equipment; river hydrology; equipment; shore-based, boat-based, and in-water rescue techniques; medical considerations; rigging for river rescue; incident command, animal rescue, and swiftwater training. Densely illustrated with line drawings and black & white photographs, the second edition also covers advanced subjects like the use of helicopters in swiftwater rescue and special situations like low-head dams, urban flooding, and flood channel rescues.

NOLS River Rescue Guide

NOLS River Rescue Guide
Author: Nate Ostis
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0811761851

A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water. 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.

The Packraft Handbook

The Packraft Handbook
Author: Luc Mehl
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2022-01-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1680516035

"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.

River Rescue

River Rescue
Author: Les Bechdel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Kayaking
ISBN: 9780964958562

Guide to the Selway River, Idaho

Guide to the Selway River, Idaho
Author: Duwain Whitis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2015-02-01
Genre: Rafting (Sports)
ISBN: 9780991389629

Guidebook for whitewater boating on the Selway River in Idaho.