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How the Wild West Was Won with Ray Mears - Mountains

How the Wild West Was Won with Ray Mears – Mountains

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How the Wild West Was Won with Ray Mears – Mountains –  Ray Mears embarks on an epic journey across America, traversing the three great mountain ranges that challenged the pioneers during the westward expansion – the Appalachians, the Rockies, and the Sierra Nevada. As Ray travels through each breathtaking landscape, he gains insight into how the mountains’ awe-inspiring geography, […]

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The Americas with Simon Reeve episode 2

The Americas with Simon Reeve episode 2

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Americas with Simon Reeve episode 2: in this second leg, Simon is in the United States travelling down the Rocky Mountains from Montana to Colorado. In the wide-open prairies of Montana, the cowboy way of life is under threat from a long-term decline in the rural economy, but Simon meets a former Silicon Valley executive who has envisaged a new

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Wild Rockies episode 5

Wild Rockies episode 5 – Group Survival

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Wild Rockies episode 5 – Group Survival: Many prey like bison and elk benefit from social living because larger groups often mean more eyes looking out for danger. So why do some predators also favor this approach? Delve into the dynamics of group living in one of North America’s most rugged environments: the Rocky Mountains.     Wild Rockies episode

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Wild Rockies episode 4

Wild Rockies episode 4 – Balancing the Forest

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Wild Rockies episode 4 – Balancing the Forest: Someone is setting fire to the forests of the Rocky Mountains. Surprisingly, it’s scientists working on part of a crucial regeneration process. With more trees here than anywhere else in the world, maintaining a healthy ecosystem through “prescribed fires” is a vital step in the preservation of this lush paradise.    

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Wild Rockies episode 2 – The Peaks

Wild Rockies episode 2 – The Peaks

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Wild Rockies episode 2 – The Peaks: Stretching more than 3,000 miles across the U.S.-Canadian border, the Rockies are home to bleak alpine tundra zones. They sit up to 14,000 feet above sea level, with temperatures dropping 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit for every thousand feet of elevation. This means that only the hardiest mountain specialists can cope with its savage conditions,

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