CAMP 6 ROAD, A journey through the heart of the Chiquibul

In 2010 a small group of explorers attempted to complete a little-known route through some of the most dense jungle in the world. That track, now known as Camp 6 Road, is barely discernible through the trees, vines, and hills of Belize's Chiquibul Forest Reserve. Built over preexisting Maya tracks, in the 1920s the route was used to extract mahogany for the export market. It was then taken up by archaeologist J. Eric Thompson to link Maya excavation sites. Virtually unused since the 1930s, the 2010 expedition faced an incredible mobility challenge. After several days of heavy rain the challenge proved too great, and the team was forced to turn back.

Graham Jackson, one of the leaders of the 2010 expedition, made a promise to return one day to complete the route. Thirteen years later he has assembled a new team with the additional goal of collecting data for archeologists and climate scientists. Since the last expedition the track has become even more overgrown. However, the construction of a new highway through the region means that sections of the Chiquibul might not retain their remote status much longer. This film documents the mission to return to complete unfinished business, as well as an attempt to leverage four-wheel mobility expertise to contribute to international research and help preserve the beautiful places we are privileged to pass through.