Trip: June 1 – August 9, 2011 (duration 70 days)

Actual Paddling Days: 65

Age: 21

See previous post explaining my mileage.

This is calculated using the MN/Dept. of Natural Resources and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers river map mileage.  I have added for my miles across Lake Itasca (4.5 miles) and for the longer route I took across the three large northern Minnesota lakes (2.1 miles) along with the route I took at the river delta.

I did not add for: the city harbors I paddled into; two short sections I paddled twice; irregular routes common to stand up paddling; or routes taken to avoid tows and their wakes.  My actual mileage was likely 1-2% higher if there was a way to accurately record all of these items .
 
I hope this answers everyone’s questions. Thank you all for the amazing support!

Alex Linnell is the first SUP to ever paddle the entire length of the Mississippi River and he arrived in the Gulf of Mexico onn August 9, 2011.

Alex arrived in the Gulf just after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9th! Celebrating in New Orleans for a couple days before heading home!

For those near or in the Twin Cities Area (or those willing to travel), you are all invited to the celebration planned on Sunday, August 14th @ 3 p.m. (Alex will be available starting at 2 p.m. for media interviews) at Admiral D’s on White Bear Lake, MN! All SUP and paddlers alike are encouraged to bring their boards and/or equipment to launch at the marina on site for some water activity before enjoying a little food and beverage (available for purchase) and cake (our treat) at Admiral D’s overlooking the lake! Check the Face Book page for updates and more information if some becomes available. Thanks everyone for your support! Hope to see you all there!!