The Great Mississippi River Race for
Rett Syndrome, May 2001


Team Alaska

Getting ready at the start, a little girl with Rett Syndrome looks on....

Starting the long journey South!
On the River, MN

 

After the start....

 

And they are off!

 

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When the river is unpassable, teams must walk their boats and gear around obstacles...

Heading for some rapids!

Some Team Members On shore, after Team Rebels and Team Alaska merged :-).

 

Settling in for the night.....

Kayaking at dusk....

 

Paddlin' on the water with the new green kayak (after losing the original in the rapids - see Race Updates for more information).

 

 

Kayaking on the big muddy in just a bit of high water....

 

 

 

 

Next set of paddlers ... watch out for the underground trees!

Team Alaska crew and paddlers at the St. Louis arch

 

Some supporters during the race....

What?

 

Looking for wildlife....

 

Team Alaska, poses for a final photo by the support truck on May 31!

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