The Allagash Guide: What You Need to Know to Canoe this Famous Maine Waterway/ Winner of Legendary Maine Guide Award [Paperback]

A book so extensively detailed about canoeing the Allagash River in Maine, by expert outdoorsman Gil Gilpatrick, it's like having him along for the trip.Anyone thinking about taking an Allagash canoe trip needs this guide. With information about what to take, how much time is needed, where to start, what to do with a vehicle, campsites and much, much more, the reader will start their first trip with information that would take years to accumulate on their own. The equipment and food lists in the book are extensive. They evolved over many years and will cover a variety of tripping situations. This book, along with author Gil Gilpatrick's book Allagash, will make you an Allagash expert the first time out.IntroductionPre Planning Your Trip*When to Go*Things to do in advance*EmergenciesPacking Up and Getting Underway*What to Eat*Cooking*Equipment*Lists*Getting there*A visit to Allagash LakeYour Itinerary*How much time*A sample itinerary*Where to startOn the Waterway*Think safety*Dealing with the wind*Dealing with bugs*Allagash wildlife*Fishing*Canoeing with children*Get going earlyCamping*Campsites*The campfire*Safe water for drinking and cookingA Brief History of the AllagashAppendix I, Some sources of additional informationAppendix II, A few recipesAppendix III, Frequently asked questionsJust a note to say thanks. I purchased your Allagash Guide package last year and just got back from my first AWW trip. Your guide was indispensable and was referenced throughout the trip. We started at Chamberlain Bridge and ended in Allagash Village. We used your recommendation for shuttle service and found Norman to be accommodating and efficient. I would definitely recommend your book to anyone planning to do the trip.About ten years ago I came across someone making snowshoes using your book. I ordered a copy and built several pair which my much older children are still using.Last fall I glanced at your website again and noticed your books on the Allagash. Many years l#²