Creeking and Other Extreme Kayaking

By Elliott Smith

Explore the wild world of creeking! Readers will learm about creeking styles, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other paddle sports and how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: May 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781496665430

Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith lives in Falls Church, Virginia. He enjoys watching movies, reading, and playing sports with his two children. He has a large collection of Pittsburgh Steelers memorabilia.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER

TITLE PAGE

CHAPTER 1:Over the Top at Palouse Falls

CHAPTER 2:What is Creeking?

CHAPTER 3:Whitewater Packrafting

CHAPTER 4:Surf Kayaking

CHAPTER 5:Playboating

CHAPTER 6:Slalom Kayak and Canoe

CHAPTER 7:How to Get Started

GLOSSARY

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INTERNET SITES

INDEX

COPYRIGHT

BACK COVER

CHAPTER 1

Over the Top at Palouse Falls

On April 21, 2009, kayaking pro and extreme athlete Tyler Bradt could hardly contain his excitement. After many years of preparation and training, he was ready for his biggest challenge. With the sound of the rushing water filling his ears, Bradt began to paddle his kayak to the edge of the Palouse Falls in Washington. He steered the kayak to the drop point, and in an instant, he was falling!