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Join Steve Backshall in the foothills of the Himalaya, where he plans to kayak the last unrun river in Bhutan, which runs through the country’s steepest gorge. Before his attempt, Steve seeks blessing from a local Buddhist monastery.
Steve is joined by an expert team of whitewater kayakers in Bhutan.
Steve partakes in a Buddhist tradition and toasts the spirits of the river.
Fighting some of the most intense rapids yet, the team comes across a large drop.
Expedition cameraman James Covington runs the Chamkachu River.
Return to Mexico with Steve Backshall as he discovers Mayan secrets in subterranean caves.
Climb alongside Steve Backshall as he attempts to summit an unclimbed Greenland mountain.
Ride along as Steve Backshall kayaks a Surinamese river so remote, it doesn’t have a name.
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