Chris Korbulic recaps a five-day descent of the Rio Mambukaba in the Brazilian jungle.
Story and photos by Darin McQuoid Things were lining up perfectly for 16 days kayaking with friends in a well-developed country that hides a surprising amount of un-run rivers. With the world’s third largest economy and stable political conditions, what can go wrong?
First Ascent kayaker Chris Korbulic talks with Mountainfilm about his photo gallery in tribute to the late Hendri Coetzee.
By Chris Korbulic Alone—as I slid down the loose canyon wall, kayak on my shoulder, 60 meters of climbing rope in my hand—I felt like I might be doing something I should not.
By Darin McQuoid Who would have thought, two first descents in one week and both in the mecca of kayaking, California. It’s normal for our schedules to be dictated by weather in this wonderful sport.
Story by Ben Stookesberry; photos by Chris Korbulic Twenty-six days into the filming of the Brazilian reality TV series, I am standing at the brink of a 40-meter monster. My stance is as wide and as stable as possible, to compensate for the red Jasper at edge of the drop