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Kayaking adventures in the rural mountains
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.
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Season 1
The journey begins
First Descent: Michoacán S1E1
Six friends prepare for the danger and excitement of kayaking unexplored territory in Michoacán, Mexico.
7 min
Scouting uncharted waters
First Descent: Michoacán S1E2
Kayaker buds Joel, Rafa, Dane, Kieran, Seth and Juan embrace the unkown as they finally arrive in Michoacán.
10 min
Bring a rope
First Descent: Michoacán S1E3
The Rio Cajones lives up to its name as the guys ride rapids and rappel rock walls in the canyon for two days.
8 min
The next phase
First Descent: Michoacán S1E4
After finding other waterways enticing but impassable the kayakers end their trip on the river where it began.
9 min
What we came for
First Descent: Michoacán S1E5
The kayakers are the first ever to take on the canyons of Rio El Hoyo del Aire near the town of Uruapan.
10 min
The art of kayaking
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