Waters are pretty tame. Around 2mph. 5mph at St. Louis. Easy to get lost in northern Minnesota's lake flowages. Paddling up from the gulf of Venice, La in the eddie's of the south pass are slow and full of gators.
Amazing. How long was this journey; and what was your average mileage each day? Is there much of a current to help move pull you along ? Update: just saw your response about length if time and miles per day,... below. 72 miles a day ?! That must've been some current !
I'd paddle strong sunrise to sunset. Current was between 0 and 5 miles an hour but mostly just under two. Many variables contributed to Miles paddled; wind, dams, locks, Portages, weather, and how much beer I drank.
Well done!
Thanks
Congrats. You passed right through my city. I hope to take the same journey someday.
Amazing!, how where the waters? I just purchased some Kayaks, and want to get some more experience before trying a feat like this, absolutely amazing.
Waters are pretty tame. Around 2mph. 5mph at St. Louis. Easy to get lost in northern Minnesota's lake flowages. Paddling up from the gulf of Venice, La in the eddie's of the south pass are slow and full of gators.
Nice going! How long did it take and what was your average daily mileage? Are there any technical sections on this river?
Thanks. It took 57 days. Miles per day ranged from 25 to 72. Less miles up north.
Is it possible to kayak the river backwards? From Louisiana, north to Wisconsin
Yes but much harder.
Amazing. How long was this journey; and what was your average mileage each day? Is there much of a current to help move pull you along ? Update: just saw your response about length if time and miles per day,... below. 72 miles a day ?! That must've been some current !
I'd paddle strong sunrise to sunset. Current was between 0 and 5 miles an hour but mostly just under two. Many variables contributed to Miles paddled; wind, dams, locks, Portages, weather, and how much beer I drank.