First Descent: Michoacán

Name: First Descent: Michoacán
Released: 2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Sports · Reality

Six friends are the first adventure kayakers to explore the rivers and waterfalls of Mexico's remote and dangerous Michoacán state, where they discover the challenges and joys of paddling off the map.

2016 · 7m

EPISODE 1

The journey begins

The rivers in Michoacán, Mexico, promise to be a kayaker's paradise for six adventurous friends. But their preparation in Veracruz quickly reminds them just how dangerous this wilderness sport can be.

7m
EPISODE 2

Scouting uncharted waters

The kayaking buddies spend their first days in Michoacán scouting unexplored waterways and jungles, and encountering dangerous situations, before they even get in a boat.

9m
EPISODE 3

Bring a rope

After an aerial scout of Rio Cajones, the guys realise they must rappel down a sheer canyon wall because the waterfall is too dangerous to go over. But at the bottom they find their best run yet.

8m
EPISODE 4

The next phase

Seeking a final adventure to wrap up the trip, but with dropping water levels and the threat of dangerous neighbours keeping them away from unexplored waterways, the kayakers return to an earlier run.

8m
EPISODE 5

What we came for

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.

10m

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