The Brigade: Race to the Hudson
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.
Cast: Austin Metheny, Carley Julien, Don Mann
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. A Boat Called Wanda-erTen 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.CC45minApr 22, 2019
- 2. Paralysis by OveranalysisHeading 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.CC45minApr 29, 2019
- 3. Against the CurrentFaced 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.CC45minMay 6, 2019
- 4. The Way Down From HereThe brigade descend the Athabasca Pass as they struggle with a loss, the threat of bears, and new injuries.CC45minMay 13, 2019
- 5. No Time for BreaksThe brigade’s teamwork is tested when the rough waters of the Athabasca River cause their canoes to capsize.CC45minMay 20, 2019
- 6. Risks and TrepidationsFourteen 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.CC45minJun 3, 2019
- 7. Before We SinkThe Brigade must contend with a crack in their voyageur canoe in preparation for an epic lake crossing and the most dangerous stretch of rapids.CC45minJun 10, 2019
- 8. All or NothingStormy 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.CC45minJun 17, 2019
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The Brigade: Race to the Hudson
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Robert Cohen
- Studio
- Media Headquarters
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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