Whitewater of the Southern Rockies

by Evan Stafford, Kyle McCutchen

Tiny drops of water melt from snow in the 14,000-foot peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Each drop gathers with another, and another, and eventually those drops reach salt water in one of four places, thousands of miles away from their origin. This book covers the hundreds of rivers and creeks that form in the mountains and flow through the hills and deserts of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming. The most comprehensive catalog of class II - V+ kayaking and rafting sections ever compiled, and lit up with over 300 full-page color photos that say more than words can. A clear design, succinct river descriptions, and precise beta boxes make this the whitewater guidebook of choice.

636 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the best kayak/raft guide book I have seen. The book makes you want to go out and explore every creek/river that is mentioned. Consider the $50 price tag as part of your gear cost. It is well worth it. The beta is accurate and the full page color pictures allow you to see a glimpse of the vast kayaking opportunities that await you in the Southern Rockies. I only wish there was a guide book out like this one for California and the Pacific Northwest. It is cheaper than a textbook and has way cooler pictures.

[John Mattson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers six states and offers good descriptions of the massive amount of whitewater available in the southern rockies. Many of the rivers have previously been undocumented, so it is a very valuable resource for adventurers in search of new frontiers. This is the first guidebook to document "The Clark's Fork of the Yellowstone" which is my favorite run in North America. The photos are astounding, and are worth buying the book for.

[Mark Mastalski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like whitewater kayaking? Yeah you do, then you need this book. Even if you don't live in the Rocky Mountain west or visit for the paddling, this book is almost art with all of its beautiful pictures. Only con for the boater is the lack of specific maps, but you'll get over that in a jiffy.