Season 1

1. A Boat Called Wanda-er

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.

2019-04-22 • 45 min

2. Paralysis by Overanalysis

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.

2019-04-29 • 45 min

3. Against the Current

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.

2019-05-06 • 45 min

4. The Way Down From Here

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

2019-05-13 • 45 min

5. No Time for Breaks

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

2019-05-20 • 45 min

6. Risks and Trepidations

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.

2019-06-03 • 45 min

7. Before We Sink

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.

2019-06-10 • 45 min

8. All or Nothing

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.

2019-06-17 • 45 min