Season 1

Episodes

1. 1

   1. A Boat Called Wanda-er

   22 Apr 2019 · 45 min

   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.

2. 2

   2. Paralysis by Overanalysis

   29 Apr 2019 · 45 min

   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.

3. 3

   3. Against the Current

   6 May 2019 · 45 min

   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.

4. 4

   4. The Way Down From Here

   13 May 2019 · 45 min

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

5. 5

   5. No Time for Breaks

   20 May 2019 · 45 min

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

6. 6

   6. Risks and Trepidations

   3 Jun 2019 · 45 min

   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.

7. 7

   7. Before We Sink

   10 Jun 2019 · 45 min

   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.

8. 8

   8. All or Nothing

   17 Jun 2019 · 45 min

   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.