Paddling Bryans

The Bryans say goodbye to friends and family and begin their journey downstream from Alberta to New Orleans.

The Paddling Bryans decide to take a day off from paddling to explore the scenery.

The boys hurry downstream to cross the border into Montana, only to be stopped dead in their tracks by the US border patrol.

The Bryans face their biggest challenge yet.

The guys reach North Dakota, but the river is dried up. They now have to drag the canoe for two days.

The boys find themselves fighting against the weather.

The Bryans head towards Missouri, but the extreme cold and poor living conditions take a toll on the boys.

The guys arrive in Glasgow, Missouri and decide to stay for a college basketball game.

As the Paddling Bryans approach St. Louis, Missouri, the river completely freezes around them.

The Bryans arrive in St. Louis, Missouri and make a scheduled stop to have a look at the famous arch.

The Paddling Bryans finally hit the "Mighty" Mississippi River and get excited to shed their cold weather "monkey suits.”

The guys are now faced with the possibility of not reaching New Orleans on time.