The Enguri River valley: A place where Europe collides with Asia, where Prometheus gifted fire to humanity, and where medieval villagers built towers for homes. And now, the backdrop for a breathtaking journey by kayak.

The team’s objective? Navigate the Enguri River from top to bottom, hitting as many sections as possible along the way.

Don’t miss White Svaneti: A Pistyll Productions mini-series documenting the Todo Enguri Project with Adrian Mattern, John Haines, Mike Krutyansky, David Sodomka and Eda Skalicky.

Episode 1: The Glacier

“This is how it begins.” —Adrian Mattern

To start, put in at the base of the Shkhara Glacier (watch for falling rocks!) at the base of the Caucasus Mountains, pick a line and carve down the magnificent and historically-rich Enguri River valley.

Episode 2: The Joy Section

Sometimes, you need to wait—and wait, and wait—until the flows are dialed right where you want them. But where better to hang than Mestia, Georgia? (Seriously, Google it). With the Enguri running high, the crew takes the opportunity to scout the downstream gorges and get in lap after lap of the “Joy section,” 23+ kilometers of world-class whitewater, in the Georgian sunshine.

Episode 3: The Gorge

To portage or paddle, that’s the question as the team prepares to descend the deepest gorge of the Enguri River, chock-full of log jams nestled within the tall, smooth black canyon walls. Some sections might be runnable, others… TBD. But, levels are lower, and it looks like things are falling into place for the team to complete the final unrun section of the Enguri.

“I think we have good odds of success” —Mike Krutyansky

 

Episode 4: The Final Chapter

This is it—the big one. The final day of the mission. The last twenty kilometers. All that stands between the team and the Enguri Dam is a deep canyon full of churning whitewater and gargantuan boulders, culminating in a massive siphon.

“The plan for today is, well, very big. ” – Mike Krutyansky

Don’t miss the final chapter in White Svaneti: A mini-series documenting the Todo Enguri Project with Adrian Mattern, John Haines, Mike Krutyansky, Eda Skalicky and David Sodomka.