Storyline

Ten strangers unite to conquer a grueling 750 miles cross-country wilderness expedition that pushes bodies and minds to the extreme. They’ll paddle, portage, and hike through treacherous waterways and unforgiving terrain across the York Factory Express, an historic fur trade route legendary for its danger, isolation and beauty, with only 28 days to complete their journey.

First Aired

2019-04-22
Last Aired

2019-06-17
Creator
Genre

Reality, Action & Adventure
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

Outdoor Channel

Keywords:

expedition wilderness cooperation fur trade reality competition

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Season 1

1. A Boat Called Wanda-er

Ten strangers unite to tackle a spectacular wilderness expedition. They will travel 750 miles of the h...More

Ten strangers unite to tackle a spectacular wilderness expedition. They will travel 750 miles of the historic fur trade route the York Factory Express, from British Columbia to the shores of the Hudson Bay.Less

45mins 2019-04-22

2. Paralysis by Overanalysis

Heading into their first portage, the brigade tests their strength and skill in a dangerous face-off w...More

Heading into their first portage, the brigade tests their strength and skill in a dangerous face-off with the swift current on the Columbia River. A menacing logjam on Wood River forces the brigade to confront a growing crisis of leadership.Less

45mins 2019-04-29

3. Against the Current

Faced with a grueling upstream fight against the glacier-fed current of the Wood River and a back-brea...More

Faced with a grueling upstream fight against the glacier-fed current of the Wood River and a back-breaking uphill hike through the rugged Rocky Mountains, the brigade struggles to keep pace.Less

45mins 2019-05-06

4. The Way Down From Here

The brigade descend the Athabasca Pass as they struggle with a loss, the threat of bears, and new inju...More

The brigade descend the Athabasca Pass as they struggle with a loss, the threat of bears, and new injuries.Less

45mins 2019-05-13

5. No Time for Breaks

The brigade’s teamwork is tested when the rough waters of the Athabasca River cause their canoes to ca...More

The brigade’s teamwork is tested when the rough waters of the Athabasca River cause their canoes to capsize.Less

45mins 2019-05-20

6. Risks and Trepidations

Fourteen days into their race, with their energy reserves drained and food rations diminished, the bri...More

Fourteen days into their race, with their energy reserves drained and food rations diminished, the brigade is on a mission to find new ways of conserving energy, supplementing their diet, and keeping morale up.Less

45mins 2019-06-03

7. Before We Sink

The Brigade must contend with a crack in their voyageur canoe in preparation for an epic lake crossing...More

The Brigade must contend with a crack in their voyageur canoe in preparation for an epic lake crossing and the most dangerous stretch of rapids.Less

45mins 2019-06-10

8. All or Nothing

Stormy weather and a miscalculated move bring the expedition to a halt. With only three days remaining...More

Stormy weather and a miscalculated move bring the expedition to a halt. With only three days remaining in the race for $500,000, it’s down to the wire as the brigade faces the last stretch of rapids and a marathon paddle.Less