Gorging

Canyoneering involves navigating canyons through activities like hiking, climbing, rappelling, and swimming. Although it was relatively unknown, the sport gained widespread attention in 2003 when Aron Ralston famously amputated his own arm to escape a canyon. By the late 1990s, canyoneering had already seen a surge in popularity due to the internet, attracting adventurers of all skill levels. As the sport entered a new phase with many inexperienced enthusiasts, three key figures—a canyoneering instructor, a pioneer, and a guidebook author—each addressed the rising interest in this perilous activity. The film “Gorging” uses the narrative of canyoneering to explore broader themes about the quest for excitement and its potential repercussions.