Up the Creek : True Stories of Canoeists in Trouble

By Doug McKown

Nothing drives home the importance of safety in the wilderness like real-life stories of what can happen when these issues are ignored, even for a moment. In Up the Creek , some of the most experienced canoeists in North America confess their mistakes in true tales of hypothermia, near-drowning, close encounters with rapids, and more. Fifty stories grouped by theme--Live and Learn; Random Acts of Nature; The Choices People Make; and others Introductory chapter outlines principles of canoeing safety and judgment Closing chapter reinforces the lessons of each story

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071390901
• ISBN13: 9780071390903
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"