The Missouri River Paddlers
Providing the most comprehensive information on
planning a descent down the Missouri River.
Last updated : May 1, 2024
There are over 15 expeditions planned for the 2024 season!
NEW BOOK ON PADDLING THE MISSOURI: Mark Spitzer's historic FIRST descent account (1989) from
the utmost Source of the Missouri River to the Gulf has been published! The book,
entitled Waterlogue is about Spitzer's historic descent of the river.
Read More about this new book in our News section, and to order a copy.
NEW PODCAST of Mark Spitzer's 1998 1st Descent of the Missouri River system
on Paddling The Blue which aired Feb 26th: Click Here
Missouri River paddling legend, author and father Jim Kurz died while
paddling in the Missouri Breaks. Read our "News" section for details.
If you'd like a copy of the late Jim Kurz' book,
"Out My Backyard", about his 2005 paddle trip from Wisconsin
to Three Forks, Montana, see the link in our News section, they are $5.00+postage.
We have many copies available; your donation helps with numerous projects.
Jim Kurz tragically died in 2023 along the Missouri River.
planning a descent down the Missouri River.
Last updated : May 1, 2024
There are over 15 expeditions planned for the 2024 season!
NEW BOOK ON PADDLING THE MISSOURI: Mark Spitzer's historic FIRST descent account (1989) from
the utmost Source of the Missouri River to the Gulf has been published! The book,
entitled Waterlogue is about Spitzer's historic descent of the river.
Read More about this new book in our News section, and to order a copy.
NEW PODCAST of Mark Spitzer's 1998 1st Descent of the Missouri River system
on Paddling The Blue which aired Feb 26th: Click Here
Missouri River paddling legend, author and father Jim Kurz died while
paddling in the Missouri Breaks. Read our "News" section for details.
If you'd like a copy of the late Jim Kurz' book,
"Out My Backyard", about his 2005 paddle trip from Wisconsin
to Three Forks, Montana, see the link in our News section, they are $5.00+postage.
We have many copies available; your donation helps with numerous projects.
Jim Kurz tragically died in 2023 along the Missouri River.
Welcome to the MoRP! This is the source of all the information needed to
paddle down or up the Missouri river.
Click the audio link below to hear the founder discuss
how to get the most out of this website.
paddle down or up the Missouri river.
Click the audio link below to hear the founder discuss
how to get the most out of this website.