5:30am

Day 4 starts early, because we need all the daylight we can get. You'll Canoe 50 miles to Crane Lake, beginning at the Timbuktu, yes Timbuktu, Landing. Then you paddle across Lake Vermilion to the Vermilion River. The river has 11 portages, up to 1 mile in length, with terrain that is approximately 50% hills. River current is normally very slow with an average depth of 4 to 5 feet. The last two miles in the canoe are open water, lake paddling.

Tired or not you will notice that the Vermillion River flows through some of the most beautiful country in the United States.

The celebration begins for each team as soon as the racers dump their boats at the Crane Lake finish line. That's the only respectable way to finish the MNB2B, by the way. Just make sure valuables like sunglasses, etc. are stowed before you take the plunge.
 

6:00 pm

Last paddlers crossing the finish line. You did it! Time to get cleaned up for the best part of the week!
 

7:30 pm

The annual at Voyagaire Lodge will conclude the MN B2B. This feast is legendary! Miss it and you'll be very, very sorry!
 

8:30 pm

Awards and closing ceremonies are entertaining and fun for all. The celebration continues at the Voyagaire Lodge.