Filmed in the Grand Canyon, this non-narrated film follows a raft trip by members of the Sierra Club through the rapids of the Colorado River, recording both the dangers and the beauty of the river.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508509
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Colorado River
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → United States - Description and travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Recreational use
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Aquatic sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Rafting (Sports)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)