RE: [Paddlewise] Paddling down the Mississippi

Not only has this been done by paddle many times, some guy *swam* the river
to New Orleans earlier this summer (it might have been last summer).  I
didn't hear what the guy may have done to his skin after swimming in
that...uh...water, but I wouldn't swim that far in that river without
someone giving me a whole bunch of money.

If you don't get enough information through this list, let me know and I'll
post to the MN Canoe Assn list to see if anyone there can provide more info.

Larry Snow
larry.snow_at_deltec.com  

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> From: 	rcc7[SMTP:rcc7_at_ix.netcom.com]
> Sent: 	Thursday, September 17, 1998 2:29 PM
> To: 	nyckayaker_at_envirolink.org; PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> Subject: 	[Paddlewise] Paddling down the Mississippi
> 
> To the List:
> 	I am looking for information. I am interested in learning more, much
> more, about the possibility of a long-distance trip (paddling) down the
> Mississippi River. The trip distance would be from Ford Dam near
> Minneapolis to New Orleans, about 2,940 kms.. Does anyone know if this
> has been done previously. And, if not, then is the trip feasible, yes or
> no. Are there any accounts written. I am looking for information to
> review, digest and consider. Also, I would appreciate any resources
> concerning (a) water flow, including obstructions, and (b) water
> quality, including risks, hazards, and the like. Government reports are
> acceptable. And, hey, are there really gators down near New Orleans? 
> Please let me know. Timing and group are not factors, as this is an
> early planning stage inquiry. Thanks, Richard
> 
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