Photos: North Fork Championship kayak race Idaho's legendary class V rapids are home to one of the most thrilling and dangerous pro kayak races in the world, the North Fork Championship. Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: North Fork Championship kayak race The starting line is a giant slide. Hide Caption 4 of 10 Photos: North Fork Championship kayak race Along the course is a party. Hide Caption 5 of 10 Photos: North Fork Championship kayak race The swift current pulls the racer into a frenzied route of waves, falls and eddies. You need a kayak, obviously -- and a whitewater kayak is different from a sea or ocean kayak -- which can cost around $1,200 for a competitive one.

Source: CNN August 25, 2018 12:33 UTC