Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher (Paperback)

The Missouri River 340 (MR340), known as the longest non-stop canoe and kayak race in the world, is rated as one of the top 100 American adventures by National Geographic. Covering 340 exhausting miles of the mighty Missouri River, only two-thirds of those paddlers starting in Kansas City, MO finish in St. Charles four days later. What does it take in equipment, training and strategy to complete a race this tough? "Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher" provides the analysis and insights racers need to prepare for, compete in and finish this grueling adventure.