Film

Chasing Niagara

Pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle over Niagara Falls
 
Agua Azul © Matt Baker, Red Bull Media House

About

Director

Rush Sturges

Producer

Rush Sturges

Sponsor

Red Bull

Running time

80 minutes

Country / Nationality

USA, Austria, Mexico, Canada

When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own. To prepare for this mission, Rafa enlists the help of world-renowned paddler Rush Sturges and a tight team of their friends. Together they go on a remarkable three-year journey from the rainforest rivers of Mexico to the towering waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest. Their journey concludes in Canada where the team plays a cat-and-mouse game with local police before Rafa’s mission comes to a heart-stopping climax at the iconic Falls.

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