2023, Spain, 11 min
Director: Mikel Sarasola Arrizabalaga
Genre: Documentary (Adventure, Sports).
Small rivers with significant elevation changes that fill up with meltwater every spring turn the Pyrenees into a paradise for extreme kayaking. Among all the rivers in the mountain range, one stands out on its southern slope: the Ara River, known for its crystal-clear waters and its long, spectacular ramps – it’s the crown jewel. Jan Larrue and Mikel Sarasola come together to attempt a descent of this river from its source, an unknown stretch for them with limited information due to the challenging approach. What they discover up there surprises them greatly, but the descent holds other, less pleasant surprises for them. Something is changing in the Pyrenees, and during this descent, the kayaking duo becomes more aware of it.