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Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die

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Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die by Chris Santella explores the finest destinations worldwide for kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. From the Grand Canyon to the Antarctic Peninsula, this book showcases expert-recommended spots, combining immersive travel stories with stunning photography and practical travel advice.
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Ideal for adventure seekers, outdoor enthusiasts, and paddling aficionados eager to discover new and inspiring locations to explore on the water.

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The author of the bestselling Fifty Places series teams up with kayaking, canoeing, rafting and paddle-boarding experts to highlight the fifty best paddle-sport destinations.

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In Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die, the newest addition to the Fifty Places series, Chris Santella explores the best destinations for the diverse sport of paddling. The book features the world's top spots for kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding.

Destinations include the Grand Canyon, Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Baja California, Indonesia's Komodo Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula, as recommended by paddling experts. Compelling travelogues are complemented by beautiful and vibrant photographs of the locations and travel tips to help readers experience the destinations for themselves.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781617691256

Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 September 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc

Illustration: 40 4-colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 850g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Chris Santella is a freelance writer and marketing consultant based in Portland, Oregon. A frequent contributor to the New York Times, he is the author of 15 books, including the Fifty Places series from Stewart, Tabori & Chang. Two of his fly fishing booksβ€”Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die and Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Dieβ€”are being developed for a TV series that will air on the World Fishing Network.

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