Hotel Charley (code for Hardcore): River of Doubt (Teddy Roosevelt’s nickname for the river that almost killed him in Brazil)

A Film by Clear H2O Films, (Team JK members, Ben Stookesberry and Jesse Coombs from Oregon, USA.)

When Ben Stookesberry sets his eyes on an expedition, he is fanatical about succeeding, and I have seen first hand just how much homework Ben has done to assure that the expedition has every opportunity for success and safety. With that said, Ben is about pushing the limits of kayaking, doing what nobody has ever done before, and capturing it all on film. Jesse makes sure that the film has every opportunity to be top notch, helping Ben with the business side of it, and, of course, hucking the really big stuff, so that Ben doesn’t always have to go first!

Below is the teaser from Chapter 1, the first ever complete descent of the Rio Alceseca, in Veracruz, Mexico from Altatonga to Tomata Bridge. Check it out!

Check out Hotel Charley: River of Doubt Teaser video! (QuickTime 11.3 MB)

Ben Stookesberry and Rafa Ortiz complete Chapter 2 of Hotel Charley: River of Doubt in India! Check out the video teaser, WOW!

Hotel Charley:River of Doubt- chapter 3 Teaser- Costa Rica!

Below are articles from the expeditions as they were happening sent in by members of team Hotel Charley.

EJ is dropping everything, heading south for some 1st decents with Ben, Jesse, and his team

Kids Hucking Big in Mexico, first D´s, tough drops, and lots of fun

I am proud of the team here in Mexico...

Two Big Days, one First D, for Team JK on this Mexico Expedition

Today was another expedition day in Mexico

Expedition History was made today by Ben Stookesberry and his team!

Check out the Topo Map showing the 12 day descent from

Altatonga to Tomata Bridge on the Alceseca River in Mexico