River-run Resource books (like CRC)

heliodorus04 · 07-12-2005

I've discovered the CRC (Colorado Rivers & Creeks) guide, and have learned it's unfortunately out of print. I live in the Springs so there's little in the way of paddle shops here.

Does anyone know where I can find a copy of the CRC?

If not, does anyone know a substitute book that would provide me with the same or similar information (how to get to runs, what class they are, etc.).

Dave Frank · 07-12-2005

Call the bigger shops around Denver. Mountain Miser, Confluence, Alpenglow etc. Keep calling. I imagine you'll find one. Rumour has it may be awhile before the next addition or future reprint.

Tiggy · 07-12-2005

Try amazon.com or just type a search, you can find out of print books in this manner.

tboner · 07-12-2005

no no no.. don't go giving your money to Amazon. Get it direct from Gordo himself! The more money (and it's not a lot) they get the better chance of us getting a CRC3 someday.
http://www.kayakingcolorado.com/crc2002.html

CWorthy · 07-12-2005

I just bought a copy of the second edition at Downriver Equipment last week for $33. There were still a few copies left - I didn't realize it was out of print, but every time I went in to their store, I'd touch it, leaf through it and couldn't stand it any more - I had to have it! I'm really glad I bought it now!

mvhyde · 07-12-2005

A lot of new runs have come up over the years since CRC II came out. It would be nice to see a detailed CRC III, with topo maps, better photos, more reliable info, and perhaps an eBook version that could be loaded on a PDA or laptop.

mania · 07-12-2005

My out of print copy is for sale for $500 - ha!

seriously tho my out of print copies of Western Whitewater and Fast and Cold go for over a 100 each on ebay so I am told.

get em while you can.

ttuff · 07-12-2005

The sports recycler in Boulder has 5 copies of CRC as of this afternoon when I was in there.

mania · 07-13-2005

hmm, guess we have about ten copies at riversports.com...