{"product_id":"path-of-the-paddle-by-mason-bill","title":"Path of the paddle by Mason, Bill","description":"\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0442296304\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mason, Bill\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e new\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePath of the Paddle\u003ci\u003e is the most successful canoeing book published in North America, an acknowledged classic. It is an intelligent blend of canoe instruction and artistry that appeals to novices and experts alike. Paul Mason, Bill Mason's son, and himself a canoeist, has completely revised Path of the Paddle to reflect today's techniques and equipment. Known as the Paddler's Bible, this book is a terrific addition that will attract a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing black and white photographs of step-by-step instructions and a 16 page color insert, \u003ci\u003ePath of the Paddle\u003c\/i\u003e covers a broad range of topics-everything from the basics, such as parts of the canoe, to advanced techniques for whitewater maneuvers. Other subjects include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e safety precautions \u003cbr\u003e paddling strokes \u003cbr\u003e running rapids \u003cbr\u003e what to do when things go wrong, e.g. wipeouts! \u003cbr\u003e tracking and lining \u003cbr\u003e how to choose a canoe \u003cbr\u003e no-trace camping. \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a teenager, Mason appeared in the acclaimed \u003ci\u003ePath of the Paddle\u003c\/i\u003e series of canoe instruction films and book. He was a bronze medalist at the 1993 World Whitewater Rodeo Championship. He is an experienced canoe guide, accredited whitewater instructor and freelance cartoonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill Mason was one of Canada's leading canoeists and conservationists, an artist and an award-winning filmmaker for the National Film Board of Canada. His best-known films are \u003ci\u003eCry of the Wild,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePaddle to the Sea,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSong of the Paddle\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003ePath of the Paddle\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n        ","brand":"Miakarts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49676684820720,"sku":"NEW0442296304","price":172.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/ethereallybeautiful.com\/products\/path-of-the-paddle-by-mason-bill","provider":"Ethereally Beautiful","version":"1.0","type":"link"}