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River People. Swim with the fish, fly with the eagles, and join deer, bear, and other river people on this thrilling adventure through nature and incredible whitewater. Rafting and kayaking at its best: Big drops, hot moves, and much fun! Great music and hilarious antics make this the most entertaining river video ever! 35 mins. $24.95
The Great White Hunters. Awesome class V rafting across the West, on the Clearwater, Tuolumne, Trinity, Wenatchee, Payette, Clear Creek and Gore Canyon. See this and you'll never be the same. 45 mins. $19.95
Arkansas River Bloopers. The best flips, crashes, spills and excitement on Colorado's Arkansas River during high water. 30 mins of non-stop action. $19.95
The South Fork of the Salmon and the North Fork of the Payette. Thrilling footage of catarafts successfully navigating these incredible class V whitewater rivers in the majestic mountains of Idaho. 30 mins. of unforgettable action. $19.95
Slammin' Salmon Whitewater Bloopers. Thrills and spills on the class V California Salmon River, as rafters and kayakers get turned every which way. Amazing action. 45 mins. $19.95
Whitewater Bloopers Two. An incredible collection of goof-ups on the famous whitewater rivers of the Northwest: The California Salmon, Rogue, Illinois, and Upper Klamath. 30 mins. $19.95
Let's Get Wet! Essentials of Whitewater Rafting. For novice rafters, this video shows you the techniques necessary to row or paddle a raft down whitewater rivers. Detailed instruction, humorous antics, and runs down several exciting rivers. 45 mins. $29.95
The Complete Whitewater Rafter by Jeff Bennett. Instruction for novice and experienced rafters on all the techniques of rafting whitewater rivers. Covers strokes, river maneuvers, equipment, repair methods, river camping, and meal planning. Get this book and get ready for some great river trips. Many photos and diagrams. 208 pp. $16.95
Whitewater Rafting Manual by Johnson. A beginner's guide to rafting, covering techniques for oar and paddle rafting. Includes basic maneuvers, choosing equipment, reading the water, recognizing hazards, rigging, maintenance, on-river repairs, and first aid. Photos, illus, 256 pp. $16.95
Whitewater Rafting: An Introductory Guide by Kuhne. Beginner's guide to rafting for self-guided boaters and those using outfitters. Covers essential equipments, river dynamics, rowing and paddling techniques, and trip preparation. Also generally describes some of the more famous rivers of North America. Illus, color photos, 176 pp.$16.95
Guide to Floating Whitewater Rivers by Miskimins. How to handle rafts, drift boats, kayaks and canoes on river trips. 80 river floats and details on safety and rescue. Photos, illus, 197 pp. $8.95
The Guide's Guide by William McGinnis. How to guide professional raft trips: Group leadership, safety methods, organizing the trip, planning the food, etc. Illus, 129 pp. $10.00
Class V Briefing by William McGinnis. How to guide a raft trip under the special circumstances required by difficult whitewater. 29 pp. $4.50
The Basic Essentials of Rafting by Ellison. A short beginner's guide to oar and paddle rafting. Covers equipment, river techniques, and trip planning. Illus, 72 pp. $5.99
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