Books & Maps – Cascade River Gear

Selway – The Original Wild & Scenic River

Cascade — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:42:35 +0000

Enjoy this new Selway adventure written by Doug Tims. Selway is the story of how a zoology professor from a small Missouri college became the first to float America’s most pristine wild river and become a player in the 1960s effort to protect it and establish national systems for preservation of America’s wild lands and rivers.

River Food Cookbook

Cascade — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:43:48 +0000

A collection of recipes from Idaho's Middle Fork and Main Salmon Rivers!

Colorado River Briefs

Cascade — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:37:46 +0000

Colorado River Briefs contains points of interest, camps, and the background history of Colorado River place names between Lee's Ferry and Diamond Creek. A collection of excerpts from various river guides and includes rapid descriptions and routes, with a guide's inside knowledge. This is a very helpful guide, especially for first timers.

Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Trail Map

Cascade — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:20:50 +0000

Explore the stunning south half of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness with this comprehensive trail map! Packed with essential details, it includes trails, trailheads, access roads, historical landmarks, campgrounds, and backcountry campsites—everything you need to plan your next adventure in "The Frank."

River Cards

Cascade — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:13:02 +0000

Set of 5 Cards with Watercolor Print from the Grand Canyon by Greg McFadden

BLM River Maps

Cascade — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:40:27 +0000

Guide Books by RiverMaps

Cascade — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:51:38 +0000

Each RiverMaps map book is oriented so the river flows upward on the page, allowing you to easily follow along on your river journey.

No more turning your map upside down or twisting your head to read it!

The Organic Treadmill Book by Steve Zettel

Cascade — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:42:16 +0000

This book follows Idaho wilderness outfitter Steve Zettel, through some of his 45-year Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness (the Frank) journey, and how he got to Idaho and its backcountry. More often than not, Steve takes the humorous route for stories of his life, family, clients and friends, along with his views and commitment to the future of the "Frank."

Swiftwater Rescue Book – 2nd Edition

Cascade — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:39:00 +0000

Slim Ray's classic Swiftwater Rescue Book serves as a truly comprehensive training manual for the rescue community. This 2nd Edition updates the original book with the latest techniques and equipment.

Swiftwater Rescue Field Guide Book

Cascade — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:01:26 +0000

The Swiftwater Rescue Field Guide Book is a compact, waterproof, spiral-bound guide intended as an easy-access reference for rescuers who have already been trained in swiftwater rescue.

River Rescue 4th Edition by Les Bechdel & Slim Ray

Cascade — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 04:18:06 +0000

River Rescue has been the authoritative reference for canoe, kayak, and raft — from beginner self-rescue to big river teamwork — since 1985. The 4th edition is bigger and better than ever, with 292 fact-filled pages, 106 illustrations, and 144 photographs. Featured are new photos and first-hand accounts of rescues; expanded material on big-water rescue […]

Merciless Eden by Doug Tims

Cascade — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:57:36 +0000

Merciless Eden A River of No Return Homestead, both Beautiful and Brutal, and the History of the Pioneers who Sought to Tame it. Merciless Eden, written by Maravia and Cascade CEO Doug Tims, will enthrall river runners with tales of the Salmon River, its canyon, and characters. The book reveals the history of Campbell’s Ferry, […]