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Boundary Waters Canoe Camping (Paddling Series) Paperback – Illustrated, February 7, 2012

by Cliff Jacobson (Author)
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A heart-warming, thoroughly modern, marvelously illustrated guide, BoundaryWaters Canoe Camping is aimed at paddlers in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota and covers places to go, planning a canoe trip, navigating, selecting a canoe and rigging it out, selecting equipment, camping and cookery, traveling with children, and dealing with hazards--all brought to you by one of America's most renowned canoeing experts, Cliff Jacobson.

 


This completely updated and revised edition includes more than 100 stunning full color photos, new product ideas, and revised appendices. GPS navigation information has been added, and a new chapter on solo canoeing details how to paddle, portage and pack these personal-sized watercraft. Also new is a section with sage advice from some of the top Boundary Waters paddlers.
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    Paddling
  2. Print length
    208 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Falcon Guides
  5. Publication date
    February 7, 2012
  6. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780762773442
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0762773442
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The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is a legendary wilderness destination for canoeists from around the world. Located in northeastern Minnesota just south of the Ontario border, the Boundary Waters offers paddlers a thousand pristine lakes and streams and more than a million acres of solitude and wild beauty.  Boundary Waters Canoe Camping is your seasoned guide to a BWCA experience, whether you're canoeing and camping here for the first time or returning for an extended voyage through this paddler's paradise. Canoeing authority Cliff Jacobson explains the best and safest ways of planning and enjoying a BWCA journey. Learn about obtaining permits, packing the right supplies, and practicing low-impact camping techniques to polishing your paddling skills, traveling with children, and knowing how to deal with hazards (on land or water) when you are deep in the wilderness.  This completely updated and revised edition includes more than 100 stunning full color photos, new product ideas and revised appendices. GPS navigation information has been added, and a new chapter on solo canoeing details how to paddle, portage and pack these personal-sized watercraft. Also new is a section with sage advice from some of the top Boundary Waters paddlers.

About the Author

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a canoeing consultant and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on camping and canoeing. He lives in River Falls, Wisconsin.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0762773448
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Falcon Guides; Third edition (February 7, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780762773442
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762773442
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoor writers and wilderness guides.

Each summer, for more than 30 years, Cliff organized and led canoe trips for the Science Museum of Minnesota into the wilds of northern Canada--paddling many rivers above the Arctic Circle. A retired environmental science teacher (34 years!), Cliff is strongly committed to the ethic of "leave no trace" camping.

Cliff's unique methods are proven by the sweat of pack and paddle and are reminiscent of the days when skills were more important than things. Cliff is a popular speaker; he has presented hundreds of seminars at stores, schools, colleges and Universities in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.

Cliff is the author of more than a dozen popular books on outdoor skills. His flagship book, CANOEING WILD RIVERS, 30th Anniversary Edition (formerly titled Expedition Canoeing), has been called the most authoritative resource available for canoeing the bush rivers of northern Canada. This new edition contains over 200 color photos plus input by 30 of the most experienced wilderness paddlers. Cliff developed and wrote the Orienteering/Map and Compass, and wilderness ethics materials for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. His unique "Wilderness Meal" activity--which simulates a canoe trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area--is among the most popular environmental education activities of all time. It's detailed in his book, Boundary Waters Canoe Camping. Cliff was the chief consultant for the canoeing section in the recent edition of the Boy Scout Field Book (Boy Scouts of America). His popular "ninety minute Forgotten Skills" video (DVD) details the most important campcraft procedures.

Cliff Jacobson is a Distinguished Eagle Scout, a recipient of the American Canoe Association's prestigious Legends of Paddling Award and a member of the ACA Hall of Fame. His hobbies include canoeing and camping (of course!), precision rifle shooting (powder-cartridge and air guns) and driving his 20 year old little red roadster on curvy roads with the top down. He and his wife, Sue Harings, were married in 1992 on a canoe trip down the Hood River (Canada) north of the Arctic Circle. The fully story is in his book, CANOEING WILD RIVERS, 30th Anniversary Edition.

Cliff's latest book is "Justin Cody's Race To Survival"--a high-adventure teen (ages 10+) novel that teaches wilderness skills as it entertains.

You can contact Cliff through his web-site, www.cliffcanoe.com, or see his Facebook page.

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Patrick Emerson
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great all around guide to canoe camping in general and ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2018
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This is a great all around guide to canoe camping in general and the BWCA specifically. Cliff's stories and obviously founded in years of experience and I found myself wanting to travel with Mr. Jacobson on our next trip up north. I was genuinely surprised by the 1 star reviews I read which seemed completely off base. My only complaint was that I wanted it to be longer...I finished it over three nights and wanted much more! Cliff, you don't seem to be lacking in the travel companion department, but if you're ever in need of another outdoorsman on your next trip, give me a shout!
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Jim Peck
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
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I have never been disappointed with any of Mr. Jacobsons' books. If canoeing in all its variety & options is your hobby, passion or interest, you'll find this book an Interesting and informative presentation of the Boundary Waters.
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Ronald M'Sadoques
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a beginner!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
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Thus book is a very good introduction for someone who had never done so before. If you're looking to pack your gear into a canoe or kayak and go out for the first time, this book is for you.

But, I was looking for more details and routes on the BWCA - and this book was not what I was looking for...
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Take-a-knee
5.0 out of 5 stars The Canoe Authority Speaks
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013
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Jacobsons's BW Canoe Camping is a must read for all who are headed to the BWCA. I do not agree will all of his equipment reccomendations as I prefer somewhat lighter gear than he prefers but his recomendations are tailored more to groups/families where equipment costs are a major consideration. His advice on prepping your gear, and how to stow, load, and portage is obviously the results of years of experience. This isn't a "where to go" book for the BWCA, though he does suggest several routes.
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Aaron White
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014
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I've purchased other canoe books but the two I bought from Cliff Jacobson I can't put down. I'm a novice and I feel his books are the most informative and real. He doesn't say you need the most expensive things just what works and just what you need. Lots of good advice from a man with lots of experience and a real passion for the outdoors. Book explains all need to know about permits and what to expect when you travel in the bwca.
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Indiana Joe G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Information!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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Outstanding, this book saved our troop during our Boundary Waters trip!!! Although our scouts were all canoe merit badge trained & the adults were knowledgeable as well, the valuable insights were well worth the small cost of the book. Thank you Mr. Jacobson!
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Gary S.
4.0 out of 5 stars A great book at a good price.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
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I purchased this book in preparation for a trip to the Boundary Waters. The book arrived on time and in very good condition. I have found it of value in the information that it contains. This is a very good book and it was offered at a very fair price.
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Andrea ludington
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of " need to bring items for our trip learning from others what they would bring and why
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019
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My husband read the book and stayed up late just to finish! He love the nook and shared with me all the things he learned so we too could plan a trip
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