A guidebook to the rivers and canyons of the northern Sierra Madre Occidental is in preparation and due to be completed by the end of 2007. To preorder a copy of the book, please join SierraRios as a member and the book will be sent to you as soon as the first printing is done, along with maps and 2 hr of edited videos on CD/DVD.

Guidebook outline:

• Title: Rivers of the Copper Canyon Region
• Covering 6 river systems: Rios Sonora, Yaqui, Mayo, Fuerte, Sinaloa, Conchos
• Including tributaries: Rios Papagochic, Tomochic, Sirupa, Aros, Tutuaca, Mulatos, Bavispe, Oteros, Chinipas, Septentrion, Urique, Batopilas, Turuachi, Verde, Choix, Yecorato, Balleza, San Pedro (see RioList)
• 4300 km of rivers/canyons described (~2650 km completed as of Sep2006; rest from other sources or unknown) [example description]
• >40 river sections covered: 30% expert (classV), 40% intermediate (class III-IV), 30% beginner (class I-II)
• Ideal for kayakers, rafters, and canyoneer adventurers
• Detailed hydrological information on the rivers [example]
• Schematic maps including gradients, major rapids, access points
• Stories of various river trips and adventures
• Description of first descents waiting to be done
• 320 pages 6"X9"
• 16 pages full color photos
• retail price ~$20
• ESSENTIAL FOR COPPER CANYON EXPLORERS!!