While the internet is a great resource there is nothing like flipping through a whitewater guidebook while lounging on the couch dreaming of your next boating road trip. Or flipping through it on your extended road trip figuring out how to find put-in when there is no cell service. Scroll to books on California, Grand Canyon, Idaho, Oregon, International and Instruction.
Western Whitewater Guidebook
Great descriptions on the classic rafting runs of the west.
Does it all: mile by mile guide with an excellent field guide and geology information
Nice write-up on hikes from the river
Good book on Powell’s journey through the Grand Canyon
In depth information on plants of the Grand Canyon
History – Grand Canyon
Interesting adventure that gives a good feel for river and canyon conditions before Lake Powell
About Buzz Holmstrum; Self taught, he soloed the Rogue, Salmon, and Grand Canyon.
International Rivers
Vlad tells entertaining and mind blowing stories about rafting in throughout Soviet Union in the 1970’s and 1980’s while also providing information about how to run trips.
Larry’s guide book provides detailed information for paddling in Ecuador. It’s amazing how many rivers are so accessible in a such a small country.
An fantastic guide to New Zealand’s amazing whitewater rivers.
A surprisingly in depth overview of whitewater rivers throughout the world.