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Prince William Sound Books. Copyright 2004. ISBN: 1-877900-14-1. Soft cover 215 pages. 5.5" x 8.5" x .50". 8 Charts, 15 Maps, 45 B&W photos. (From the back cover:) Each summer thousands of kayakers make their way to Alaska's Prince William Sound. The protected and ordinarily calm waters of the Sound offer kayakers of every skill level a chance to enjoy an incomparable wilderness experience. Perhaps nowhere else in the world can the paddler find so much spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and opportunities for wilderness exploration compacted into such a limited area. Although no two points are over 100 miles apart, the Sound's glacially sculpted coastline boasts over 2500 miles to explore. Spectacular snow-capped mountains, tumbling tidewater glaciers, cascading waterfalls, dense old growth forests, lush alpine meadows, teeming aerial, terrestrial, and marine wild-life - the Sound has it all! This guide will not only help you to plan and enjoy a safe trip in Prince William Sound but, most of all, will teach you camping techniques which will help preserve this remarkable and pristine area. About the author: Assistant Professor, Paul Twardock, teaches expedition kayaking at Alaska Pacific University. He is a senior kayak instructor for NOLS and the founder of the Alaska Sea Kayak Symposium. Paul has 18 years experience paddling Prince William Sound and has spent over 53 weeks leading educational and research kayak trips in the Sound. He is the author of a study of kayaking impacts on the Sound's beaches. Table of Contents
Introduction Part I Chapter 1 History of Kayaking In Prince William Sound
The Chugach People - the Sound's Original Sea Kayakers
The Baidarka
Hunting and Fishing
Clothing
Seamanship
Weather Forecasting
The Europeans
The Americans Chapter 2 Land Ownership, Permits & Facilities
A Brief History of Landownership in Prince William Sound
Alaska Native Lands
Chugach National Forest
Forest Service Cabins: Cordova District
Forest Service Cabins: Glacier District
State Marine Parks
Port Valdez and Arm State Marine Parks
Cordova State Marine State Parks
Port Wells and Vicinity Marine State Parks
Chenega Bay Area State Parks Chapter 3 Camping in Prince William Sound
Minimum Impact Camping
Principles and Research
Minimum Impact Camping Practices
Pre-Trip Planning
Personal Gear
Group Gear
Finding the Perfect Campsite
Setting up Camp
Staying Warm and Dry
Getting Dry
Black Flies, No-See-Ups and Mosquitoes
Bears
Fresh Water Use
Personal Hygiene and Sanitation for Minimal Impacts
Cleaning Up
Fire Etiquette for Minimal Impacts
Breaking Camp
Conclusion
Resources Chapter 4 Paddline Prince William Sound
Introduction
Equipment
Kayaks
Paddling Gear
Paddling Safety Gear
Navigational Aids
Paddling Around Wildlife
Paddling In Harbors and Around Motorcraft
Using and Choosing Charter Boat Operators
Conclusion
Equipment and Rentals Chapter 5 Rewards and Risks: Hazards in Kayaking Prince William Sound
Risk and Decisions Making
Hazards of Prince William Sound
Waves
Currents
Points and Shallow Water
Glaciers
Marine Mammals
Emergency Response
Summary: Risks and Rewards
Resources Introduction Part II
Choosing a Route
Departing Port Cities Chapter 6 Trips from Whittier
Places and Phones for Whittier
Day Trips
Whittier - Multi Day Trips Chapter 7 Trips from Valdez
Places and Phone in Valdez
Attractions of Port Valdez and Valdez Arm
Day Trips
Valdez - Multi Day Trips Chapter 8 Trips from Cordova
Places and Phones in Cordova
Attractions of Orca Inlet
Day Trips
Multi - Day Trips Chapter 9 Expeditions
Expedition #1 Chenega Bay to Whittier
Expedition #2 Whittier to Valdez Appendix
Sources and References
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