What we came for
First Descent: Michoacán S1 E5
An early start leads to an epic descent in the canyons of Rio El Hoyo del Aire near the town of Uruapan, and the guys have the ride of their lives discovering a new jewel of kayaking.
The journey begins
7 min
Six friends prepare for the danger and excitement of kayaking unexplored territory in Michoacán, Mexico.
Scouting uncharted waters
10 min
Kayaker buds Joel, Rafa, Dane, Kieran, Seth and Juan embrace the unkown as they finally arrive in Michoacán.
Bring a rope
8 min
The Rio Cajones lives up to its name as the guys ride rapids and rappel rock walls in the canyon for two days.
The next phase
9 min
After finding other waterways enticing but impassable the kayakers end their trip on the river where it began.
Watching
What we came for
10 min
The kayakers are the first ever to take on the canyons of Rio El Hoyo del Aire near the town of Uruapan.
