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The Brigade: Race to the Hudson

Season 1

2019 · 8 episodes

  1. 1. A Boat Called Wanda-er

    2019-04-22 · 45m

    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. Paralysis by Overanalysis

    2019-04-29 · 45m

    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. Against the Current

    2019-05-06 · 45m

    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. The Way Down From Here

    2019-05-13 · 45m

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

  5. 5. No Time for Breaks

    2019-05-20 · 45m

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

  6. 6. Risks and Trepidations

    2019-06-03 · 45m

    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. Before We Sink

    2019-06-10 · 45m

    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. All or Nothing

    2019-06-17 · 45m

    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.

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