The Middle Fork of the Salmon River: A Comprehensive Guide, by Matt Leidecker, is a detailed guide book describing the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, that includes topographical guides, high and low water description, and GPS coordinates for campsites.
This guide is not just a mile-by-mile guide to the rapids, but also an excellent resource for history, geology, campsites, hiking trails, and wildlife in the canyon. It also contains outstanding photographs and stories about the Middle Fork . Rafting guests enjoyed following along in the book as they floated down the river, pointing out waterfalls, plants, and marvelling at photos of the rapids at high water levels. The book also provides descriptions for running eight of the biggest rapids on the Middle Fork including Pistol Creek, the Tappan Rapids, Devil’s Tooth, Redside, and Webber.
Because of the vast information it provides about the Middle Fork canyon, the high-quality guide recently won for the outdoor advenutre guide book category at the National Outdoor Book Awards. The book awards are part of the larger National Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education. A great gift for anyone who has ever been, or is planning to go on a rafting trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon.
