Film Release: Why Rush Through Paradise (2014)
John Nestler looking downstream from Nankoweap on his solo journey. Grand Canyon, AZ
Why Rush Through Paradise documents my solo kayak journey down the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in January 2014. Filmed during 27 days in the depths of the Canyon, the film aims to convey the emotional journey I experienced while alone, and reveals the inescapable beauty of the Canyon.
This trip was one of the longest solo trips on record in the Canyon since the Park Service instituted the 25 day Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek trip length requirement. Long nights and a deserted river allowed for ample contemplation on our place in this world, and provided a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of the Canyon at my leisure.
Canoe & Kayak featured 'Grand Canyon Alone' in their July 2014 magazine issue. Edit: January 2015 - Grand Canyon Alone was Canoe and Kayak's 6th most popular story of the year online!
5.10 shoes also provided support for the trip, and 'Grand Canyon of the Colorado: The Solo Experience' can be found on their team blog.
John Nestler carrying back up Lava Falls. Grand Canyon, AZ. Credit: Robb Goodell
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