* Flatwater and easy whitewater routes in the Northwest appealing to families, weekenders, and first-timers * Includes put-ins, distance, take-outs, and ratings * Includes trips in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia Anyone intimidated by river paddling or simply looking for a relaxing rather than hair-raising route will find 50 beautiful flatwater and class 1 and 2 whitewater trips in this thorough guide. Scattered throughout the inland Northwest and southeastern British Columbia, all the routes are ideal for beginning and intermediate paddlers as well as families who want to introduce their children to the rivers. Each trip description includes a detailed summary that covers distance, paddling time, season, shuttle distance between put-in and take-out points, ratings for skill level, hazards, and contact information. The guide also includes a listing of resources for current conditions that paddlers should consult before departure. Landers and Hansen avoid the snags that capsize all too many paddling guidebooks. They write with humor and comfortable informality. Information is organized to highlight the essentials ... Paddle Routes of the Inland Northwest is full of piquant local lore and grounded in a responsible conservation ethic. ― Sea and Kayak magazine Fills a long-vacant niche for local paddlers. Guidebooks about frothing whitewater are common. River trips for mere mortals are not widely described in guidebooks. Until now. ― Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. RICH LANDERS graduated in journalism from the University of Montana in 1975. He has worked with Field and Stream magazine, Montana Outdoors, Outside, Runner's World, Pacific Northwest, Western Outdoors and Popular Mechanics . He has been recognized as the Conservation Writer of the Year by both the Idaho Conservation League and the Washington Enviornmental Council. DAN HANSEN is an editor at The Spokesman-Review newspaper. Used Book in Good Condition