For a modern look at the rugged Utah landscapes where the film was shot, check out this freeride footage:
John Beal as Major Powell, Brian Keith as Bill Dunn, and James Drury as Walter Powell. Ten Who Dared
Critics and audiences from platforms like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes generally agree on the following points: For a modern look at the rugged Utah
While it serves as a "glorified orientation film" for the Grand Canyon, is largely remembered as a flawed effort that fails to capture the true peril of Powell's journey. Brian Keith as Bill Dunn