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Outdoor enthusiasts will discover a range of engaging and practical projects designed to enhance their adventures. The book offers detailed instructions for creating essential items such as a canoe paddle, pack frame, and reflector oven, ensuring safety and comfort while exploring the great outdoors.

Packed with essential information for canoeing the Allagash River, this guide offers insights on trip planning, vehicle logistics, and campsite selection. It provides detailed equipment and food lists, refined over years of experience, ensuring you’re well-prepared for various situations. With this resource, you'll gain expertise quickly, making your first trip enjoyable and informed. The guide serves as an invaluable tool for both novices and seasoned adventurers, enhancing your canoeing experience on this beautiful river.

Set against the backdrop of the Allagash wilderness, this book blends fact and fiction to transport readers through time along a legendary waterway. Gil Gilpatrick combines meticulous research with imaginative speculation, creating a narrative that captures the awe and adventure of the area. The interplay between historical truths and creative storytelling invites readers to explore the mysteries and legends of Allagash, offering a unique perspective on its rich history and natural beauty.

Traditional snowshoes and the art of making them is alive and well in Gilpatrick's authoritative book on the topic. Readers learn how to make a variety of snowshoes and furniture made in the snowshoe style using updated materials. Detailed plans and patterns are included.

Covering everything from safety in the boat to shop repairs, this book thoroughly explains the whys and shortcuts learned from the author's experience in the shop and on the water. It includes full-sized plans for 8 well-proven canoe designs, most of which are the author's own adaptations.