Inflatable Journey
A Brothers' Adventure on the Escalante River

Timing is everything when it comes to taking a boat down southern Utah’s Escalante River. If the winter brings enough snow to the mountains, the spring runoff that follows can make it possible to run the 80 spectacular miles through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

For brothers Bill and Brian Cass, the heavy winter snows did come, offering them a chance to ride this untamed river through the splendid backcountry of the Escalante Canyons. Using small inflatable boats, they embark on a memorable 12-day journey that weaves together the incredible beauty of an obscure Southwest river with the unknown challenges and surprises they encounter along the way.

Inflatable Journey is as much about the connection between two brothers and their sharing of a wilderness experience as it is about the exhilarating adventure they undertake. This personal documentary shares the unexpected wonders that canyon country delivers in the form of grueling hikes, Eden-like pools, and frightening water perils. Throughout, the brothers’ appreciation for this special place comes through in their spontaneous commentary and humor.