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Paddling the Yukon River and its Tributaries covers more than 4,000 miles of watery trail. The Yukon, Tanana, Porcupine, Koyukuk, and Kuskokwim Rivers are the five longest rivers in Alaska, extending into the Yukon Territory. This water flows freely, almost entirely undammed. Salmon surge against current. Moose, bears, and wolves wander the banks. Birds swarm in spectacular density. Roads rarely cross. Many residents live a subsistence lifestyle. No permits are required to be here. These channels are a natural path through the last large wilderness in North America. Paddling the Yukon River and its Tributaries approaches journeys of this magnitude like a through-hiker on the Appalachian Trail, but with a canoe or kayak. Each river is described from beginning to end, detailing access points, resupply options, and navigation tips throughout the flow. There are 35 original maps. Although the approach assumes long voyages, information is supplied for a range of trip lengths. Anything from an afternoon to a weekend to a week to a two-month float is possible. Paddling the Yukon River and its Tributaries is the only guide book to paddling the entire Yukon River from beginning to end.
Perfect Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Publication Consultants (September 10, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1594330271
ISBN-13: 978-1594330278
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 6 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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This is an excellent nuts and bolts guide to planning a trip down the Yukon, or any part of it. I lived in Alaska for several years, including in the bush, and this book addresses the things that you will need to know about life and resupply in that part of the world.Pros:- Practical advice based on experience- Good (but not great) maps. They are in black and white, but they provide all the pertinent information needed. and link well to the text descriptionsCons:- Will only fuel the fire if you are thinking about this epic float...Though it has some pointers, this is not a book on general canoeing - it is very specific to paddling the Yukon. If you are dreaming of doing that, you need this book - either to push you over the edge, of convince you to take on a less challenging trip.
If you have ever thought about paddling the Yukon or one of its larger tributaries, then this is the book for you. From the nuts and bolts of what is required and where to put in to a breakdown of sections of these rivers, this book will increase your confidence about taking on such a daunting endeavor.
Excellent-- a wonderful planning tool for any trip on the Yukon River and tributaries. The detail, estimated time for trip segments, planning maps, etc. make this book a must for anyone planning a trip on these rivers. While I have not paddled any of the trips described in the book so I can not atest to accuracy, the information is First-Hand from the authors solo trips on the Yukon and tributaries -- giving me confidence that the book is an excellent planning tool. Well written and organized. Highly recommended.
I did a month on the Yukon and it's tributaries and this book was a wealth of information, particularly on locations of shelter. Highly recommended. Get on the river! Remember, if you reach a fork in the trail, take it.
Great book and even better service for again. Original lost in transit, replaced no quibbles.What a wealth of information. Off to read it a gain and dream.
If you can believe it, I have a family member who plans on canoeing half the Yukon this summer. He is pretty experienced and says this is a wonderful guidebook.
A must have for anyone headed for the Yukon. Useful background information and a great deal of resource matter for taking your research further.
My husband took his canoe down the entire Yukon River this past year. He relied on the information in this book over and over again.
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