Episode list

Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe standing at 5,640m (18, 510 feet), and is considered one of the seven highest summits on the seven continents. Located in southern Russia along the border with Georgia, it offers true wilderness and some of the most dramatic landscapes that Europe has to offer. While Elbrus is the highest summit in Europe, it is known as one of the technically easiest peaks on the continent, but one can never under-estimate Elbrus as weather throughout the region is famously dangerous. Join Ryan Pyle as he explores Moscow, climbs Mount Elbrus, dodges some challenges from Mother Nature and pushes himself to his own physical and psychological limits.

The central highlands of Iceland are otherworldly. Situated at an altitude of 400-500 meters above sea level (1300-1500 feet) the region experiences some of the most inhospitable weather on the planet, this is because its located just below the Arctic Circle in the North Atlantic Ocean. This uninhabitable volcanic desert can see four seasons of weather not just within one day, but also within one hour. While obvious challenges exist, the stunning rivers, glaciers and the black volcanic ash deserts provide a backdrop for a trekking experience that not be replicated anywhere else on the planet. Join Ryan Pyle as he explores the city of Reykjavik before heading out in to the unforgiving volcanic highlands of Iceland.

The Akha people are an indigenous hill tribe who live in small villages in the remote mountains of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. They made their way from southern China into Southeast Asia in the early 20th Century as they avoided conflict in China. They represent one of the last truly untouched and remote cultures of Southeast Asia. Join Ryan Pyle as he explores Luang Prabang and then travels to the northern regions and treks from village to village and staying with local Akha families as he explores the culture and way of life of these remote and isolated peoples.

The elusive Kokoda Trail is a single file footpath that runs 96 kilometers (60 miles) in a straight line through the Own Stanley Mountain Range in southern Papua New Guinea (PNG). The trail is well known first as a historical trading route between local communities, and second as the scene of major fighting between Australian and Japanese forces in World War II. It was said that more soldiers died because of the extreme natural elements than from the fighting. As the hot humid days give way to the intensely cold nights, and torrential rainfall occurs multiple times per day it becomes clear how this can lead to tropical diseases, dysentery and a host of other serious health concerns. Join Ryan Pyle as he climbs Mount Wilhelm at 4,509m (14, 793 feet) in central PNG before attempting the arduous and historic Kokoda Trail.

The incredibly diverse and visual multi-day El Choro Trail starts in the lowland jungles of western Bolivia and finishes on the vast Altiplano, the high elevation plateau, that covers much of the country. The journey tracks a historical trading route used by locals for centuries, and encompasses the most diverse flora and fauna that Bolivia has to offer. Join Ryan Pyle as he explores the city of La Paz then travels in the jungles of Bolivia to begin the Choro Trek then adds to the challenge by testing his nerves on the challenging and dangerous mountain of Huayna Potosi 6,088m (19, 974 feet).

The Wadi Rum Desert might be known around the world for its connection to the British military office T.E. Lawrence and his explorations of the region during the Arab Revolt in 1917-18. But in reality the Wadi Rum represents so much more, its shifting red sand and pillars of rock can both inspire and leave visitors awe stuck. With its mountains rising up out of the sand, like islands in an ocean of red, any journey through the Wadi Rum will leave you feeling you've traveled to another world. Join Ryan Pyle as he explores Amman, travels to the ancient city of Petra and then makes the arduous trek through the unforgiving Wadi Rum Desert finishing on the summit of Jabal Umm ad Dami, the highest mountain in Jordan, at 1,840m (6,040 feet).

The mighty Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the world outside of Asia, and it's the highest point in the Southern Hemisphere. The mountain lies entirely in Argentina near the border of Chile and is considered one of the seven highest summits on the seven continents. While not a technical climb, the weather can cause havoc on climbers and successful summit rates are estimated around 30-35%, and Aconcagua also maintains the highest death tolls of any of the mountain in South America. With the immanent dangers, and challenges on every front, join Ryan Pyle as he climbs Aconcagua at 6,960m (22,837 feet).

As of September 2016 only about 880 Mountain Gorilla's existed on this planet. These beautiful and intelligent mammals are one of the most endangered species in the world. With the preservation of their habitat and their conservation critically important, Uganda is one of the top countries in the world for viewing these Gorillas in the wild, and doing so in a sustainable way. Join Ryan Pyle as he explores the chaotic streets of Kampala before flying to the southern regions of Uganda for a journey like non-other. Starting on the border of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) he'll climb volcanoes, trek through National Parks, pass through local villages and eventually track mountain Gorilla's, in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.