The Wintering Grounds

Nov 27, 2022

0h 21m

★ 0.0

Overview

When the rivers freeze, world class freestyle kayakers find their way to a special spot on the Chattahoochee River. Squatting in an abandoned parking lot, they spend the winter training for the next world championships on North America’s best winter whitewater.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Azilia Films

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Cast

Self

Stephen Wright

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