Backcountry Boot Camp
Twelve young adults, ages 20-30, experience the adventure of a lifetime while traversing 150 miles in the remote Rocky Mountain wilderness. With 60- to 80-pound backpacks, only the clothes on their backs, no bathrooms, no toilet paper, no shower and mere rations to survive on, they endure 35 days of this hard-core challenge. Tune in as we follow their every waking moment, experiencing their struggles and personal triumphs as these 12 adventurers confront the most extreme forces of nature. Taking place in the Wind River mountain range of western Wyoming, this season will include mountaineering, multi-pitch rock climbing, peak ascents, dangerous river crossings, Tyrolean traverses, glissading, ice and glacier climbing, hypothermia training and fly fishing
- 2007-2007
- 1 season
- Travel Channel
- Documentary
- TV-PG
Twelve young adults, ages 20-30, experience the adventure of a lifetime while traversing 150 miles in the remote Rocky Mountain wilderness. With 60- to 80-pound backpacks, only the clothes on their backs, no bathrooms, no toilet paper, no shower and mere rations to survive on, they endure 35 days of this hard-core challenge. Tune in as we follow their every waking moment, experiencing their struggles and personal triumphs as these 12 adventurers confront the most extreme forces of nature. Taking place in the Wind River mountain range of western Wyoming, this season will include mountaineering, multi-pitch rock climbing, peak ascents, dangerous river crossings, Tyrolean traverses, glissading, ice and glacier climbing, hypothermia training and fly fishing
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
Into the Wilderness
Thu, Aug 16, 2007
Episode 2
Roughing It
Thu, Aug 16, 2007
One of the expedition members is missing. After an exhaustive search, they locate Rich and rush to get back on the trail where they push forward towards a massive, dangerous, downhill, boulder field that lies in between them and their next campsite.
Episode 3
Honeymoon Is Over
Thu, Aug 16, 2007
Episode 4
No Way Out
Fri, Aug 17, 2007
Episode 5
On the Edge
Fri, Aug 17, 2007
With one final challenge to face, the 12 students prepare to face the wilderness on their own. As the students head out on their own, they hit trouble. Misleading river crossings, serious fatigue, and a massive, pounding blizzard threaten their lives.
Episode 6
Out of the Woods
Fri, Aug 17, 2007
With only 2 days left in the 35 day, 150-mile expedition, one student has gone hypothermic. The leader must insure his survival and lead her group to safety. Both groups must arrive at the trail head or the Instructors will send a search party after them.