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Gorging covers the sport of canyoneering, which includes hiking, climbing, rappelling, and swimming through canyons. The film traces the sport's rise to popularity, particularly after the incident involving Aron Ralston in 2003, when he severed his own arm after being trapped in a canyon. This event brought significant attention to canyoneering, leading to an increase in participants drawn to the thrill of the activity.
The documentary features insights from three key figures in the canyoneering community: an instructor, a pioneer, and a guidebook author. Each shares their perspective on the influx of new participants and the implications of engaging in such a dangerous sport. Gorging uses the narrative of canyoneering to address broader questions about thrill-seeking and the risks associated with extreme activities.
Why Watch
- •Meet canyoneering pioneers like Steve Cabourne and Mike Kelsey.
- •Find out how the internet fueled canyoneering's popularity.
- •See the risks of thrill-seeking in extreme sports.
Did You Know
•Aron Ralston became trapped in a canyon in 2003, leading to his amputation.
•Canyoneering gained popularity in the late 1990s due to the internet.
•The film features insights from three key figures in canyoneering.
Perfect For
Adventure sports enthusiastsOutdoor activity fansSurvival story followers