The Brigade: Race to the Hudson (2019)
Synopsis
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 Air Date: 2019-04-22
Last Air Date: 2019-06-17
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 8
Networks: Outdoor Channel
Top Cast
- Austin Metheny as Himself
- Carley Julien as Herself
- Don Mann as Himself
- Dylan Applebaum as Himself
- Kaleb Summers as Himself
- Leroy Fontaine as Himself
- Matthew Aird as Himself
- Traci Kroupa as Herself
- Tracyn Thayer as Herself
- Vincent Coulombe as Himself
Seasons
Season 1 (2019)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 5: No Time for Breaks
The brigade’s teamwork is tested when the rough waters of the Athabasca River cause their canoes to capsize.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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