Rivers of the Underworld

Photos by: Corinne Platt 1997

 

March 1997: Outdoor Life Network

American Adventure Productions

Cave Kayaking and exploration in Chiapas Mexico with Michael Brown, Scott Davis, Gordon Brown, Allison Chase, Corinne Platt, Josh Lowery, Fred Knapp and Manuel Oca.

Outfitter: Ceiba Adventures

Gordon Brown and Allison Chase, Gordon was nominated for a National Emmy Award in the Area of Technical Achievement for the special camera housings he made for this expedition.

 

Michael Brown filming in El Chorio Doro Cave. Michael, Gordon and Allison received a National Sports Emmy Award in the area of Cinematography for their work on this film.

 

The Film Crew: Michael Brown, Allison Chase and Gordon Brown in El Chorio Doro Cave.

 

A dry bag protects gear in the inflatable kayaks.

 

Michael Brown kayaking in the El Chich Gorge.

 

Michael stops filming to help Gordon pull Fred Knapp ashore above a dangerous rapid.

 

The El Chich Gorge in Southern Mexico.

 

Michael, Gordon and Scott Davis check out the entrance to the first cave.

 

Portaging the first Cave, lots of rappels.
The inner gorge beyond the 'point of no return.'

 

 

Gordon filming and Allison steering near the Entrance to Chen cave.

 

Gordon filming Scott Davis at the entrance to Chen Cave.

 

Gordon carrying paddles to the entry of Chen cave.

 

Michael in the Cauldron.