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Up the Lake with A Paddle, Vol. 2 provides information
about paddling—whether by canoe or kayak—in
the lakes, rivers and reservoirs of the Lake Tahoe region.
The introductory chapter discusses wilderness ethics,
then covers the differences between and uses for canoes
and kayaks, and the paddles used for each sport. The
size of each of the 26 paddling areas listed ranges
considerably, from lakes that support a one-hour excursion
to those, such as Lake Tahoe, that can be paddled for
several days. Each entry includes trip length, elevation,
paddling distances to various points along the route,
level of difficulty, season, map information, access,
campsites, highlights and a description of the route,
as well as a clearly defined map.
One unfortunate thing about sea kayaks
is that the name suggests use on oceans only. But they're
also ideal for exploring inland bodies of water, such
as mountain lakes. Flatwater tour guide William Van
Der Ven is out with his second volume describing such
options for canoes and sea kayaks in Northern California.
This book explores the Tahoe Region, Crystal Basin and
some foothill reservoirs. Prose is improved from the
first volume; the author is more relaxed, chatty and
informative as he encourages the reader to escape the
madding crowed via watercraft. Primary benefit: Van
Der Ven has the experience to provide an authoritative
evalution. When he describes conditions and assesses
difficulty, the information can be relied upon.
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