100 MILES FROM NOWHERE
Series and Episode Descriptions
Series Description:
From the producers of Naked and Afraid comes 100 Miles From Nowhere, an Animal Planet series that
follows adventurer Matt Galland and his two best buddies, Danny Bryson and Blake Josephson. In each
episode, the trio of fun-loving regular guys chooses remote, extreme locations throughout the globe
where cameras – let alone people – rarely have gone. Matt, Danny and Blake’s mission is
straightforward: to get off life’s usual humdrum path for a more exciting, daring and off-the-beaten one.
In just three or four days, the guys trek approximately 100 miles and burn up to 10,000 calories on foot,
raft, skis and even skateboard while they document and shoot their own escapades with absolutely no
crew. Every single second on the ground is self-shot. Each expedition causes major wear and tear on
their bodies, so the guys must reach their bear box drops, which are pre-arranged at set points to
replenish their supplies, strength and stamina. Their incredible journeys take them to extreme
landscapes – including steep mountains, insufferably hot deserts, freezing-cold canyons and snakeinfested jungles. They push their endurance to the limit and sometimes even their friendship. The quests
are never easy and are sometimes dangerous, but they always are packed with thrilling surprises and
breathtaking footage of the planet’s splendor.
Episode 1 – Utah – “Devil’s Throne”
Premieres Sunday, April 5, at 10 PM ET/PT
Best friends Matt Galland, Danny Bryson and Blake Josephson are adventure enthusiasts who take on
the unthinkable challenge: to run 100 miles in just four days through Utah's rugged backcountry
wilderness. The guys think of the Wasatch Mountains as their own backyard and are all too aware of the
dangers this harsh environment has to offer. They must scale jagged cliffs, dodge tumbling boulders and
find a way back down from the snowy summits they ascend…all while they try to avoid bears and
mountain lions. The trio’s physical and mental endurance is put to the test. Can these three best friends
really overcome these obstacles and run four grueling marathons in just as many days?
Episode 2 – Arizona – “No Way Out”
Premieres Sunday, April 12, at 10 PM ET/PT
Matt, Danny and Blake head deep into the Arizona desert, where they battle harsh winds, freezing
temperatures, endless sand and deadly Slot Canyons. This course is designed to take the guys out of
their element and push them to their physical and mental limits. Hypothermia becomes a real and
imminent danger and forces the guys to decide whether to abandon their adventure or push through
and complete the 130-mile journey.
Episode 4 – Oregon – “No Turning Back”
Premieres Sunday, April 19, at 10 PM ET/PT
Matt, Blake and Danny head to remote southeastern Oregon to confront a 10,000-foot-tall beast: the
imposing Steens Mountain, which reigns above some of the wildest, most remote land remaining in
Oregon. A massive winter storm is rolling in, foreshadowing the brutal four-day trek ahead. The trio’s
endurance and mental resolve is about to be tested as snow, ice, wind and dangerous avalanche
conditions threaten each and every step taken. The Steens Mountain not only tests Matt, Danny and
Blake’s mettle but it also tests their friendship as they hike blindly through white-out conditions, scale
razor-sharp cliffs and fight the elements to make their way back down the mountain toward the finish
line.
Episode 3 – Idaho - “River of No Return”
Premieres Sunday, April 26, at 10 PM ET/PT
Matt, Danny and Blake embark on a treacherous, three-day, 75-mile journey through Idaho’s infamous
River of No Return Wilderness, an area of steep, rugged mountains; wild whitewater rivers; and deep
canyons considered to be inescapable. Starting at nearly 10,000 feet high, the trio descends into a
powerful river that was once battled and explored by Lewis and Clark. There, the guys must tackle
dehydration, brutal rapids and unpredictable weather. When Danny suffers from lack of water, Matt and
Blake must devise a new plan, in which all three can cross through this region’s beautiful yet deadly
wilderness.
Episode 5 – Mexico - “Escape from La Venta”
Premieres Sunday, May 3, at 10 PM ET/PT
In Chiapas, Mexico, Matt, Danny and Blake venture into rather unknown territory – Cañón Rio La Venta.
Starting their four-day adventure with a rappel into a 500-foot-deep sink hole, the three friends then
bush-whack their ways through miles of jungle before reaching a vast canyon that for the most part
remains hidden to the world. The team travels along this canyon’s treacherous river in an effort to reach
a landmark known as the El Arco del Tiempo (Arc of Time), one of the world’s largest natural stone
arches. But standing in their way are fierce rapids, jagged rocks and killer bees, which all test their
physical and mental agility.
Episode 6 – Belize – Title TBD
Premieres Sunday, May 10, at 10 PM ET/PT
Matt, Danny and Blake head to Central America to take on the untamed jungles of Belize. This four-day,
75-mile journey takes them from one of the country’s highest points, the shrouded Victoria Peak, to
their finish line at the Caribbean Sea. Few humans ever have walked this terrain, and nobody has
attempted to run it – with good reason. Along the way, the guys face brutal terrain, torrential
downpours, oppressive heat and humidity. And, to make things worse, they encounter deadly snakes,
spiders and crocodiles. The merciless conditions finally may prove too much for these best friends.
Episode 7 – Chile – Title/Description TBD
Premieres Sunday, May 31, at 10 PM ET/PT
Episode 8 – Hawaii – Title/Description TBD
Premieres Sunday, June 7, at 10 PM ET/PT