White Water: The World's Wildest Rivers - Hardcover

Addison, Graeme

 
9780762725625: White Water: The World's Wildest Rivers

Synopsis

This visually stunning book portrays the top whitewater paddling destinations in the world. Each river profile includes a description of the region and the rapids, a map of the river, paddling history, and local geography and color. The photography, by some of the finest outdoor photographers in the world today, is as exciting as the destinations, and will amaze even the most experienced river runners.

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About the Author

Graeme Addison (father of world-renown paddler Corran Addison) pioneered whitewater rafting in South Africa, opening the first river tourism company in the country. A founding member of the Southern African Rivers Association and former head of its instructor council, he currently runs the tourism portfolio for the International Rafting Federation. He lives in Pretoria, South Africa.

From the Back Cover

The World's Wildest Rivers: White Water captures in magnificent photographs the story of these great rivers, and presents a vivid account of those whitewater pioneers who have dared tackle unpredictable rapids, cataracts and waterfalls.

Aimed not only at those who like to test the boundaries of whitewater themselves and others who raft simply for relaxation, this book also allows readers to enjoy the exhilaration and excitement of white water from the comfort of their armchair.

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