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Ray Mears's Northern Wilderness: Episode 3: The Unknown Pioneer

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BBC Two - Ray Mears's Northern Wilderness, The Unknown Pioneer

Ray follows in the footsteps of British pioneer Samuel Hearne on his epic 1,000-mile trip.

Ray Mears journeys into Canada's wilderness. For Ray, there is one British pioneer who stands above all others in the exploration of Canada - Samuel Hearne.

Ray Mears goes on an epic adventure into Canada's unforgiving yet stunning wilderness. 

For Ray Mears there is one British pioneer who stands above all others in the exploration of Canada. That man is Samuel Hearne. In learning to travel using First Nations skills, he set the template for successful travel into Canada's wilderness. 

Hearne's story is defined by hardship and adventure, an inspiring tale made more powerful by the journal he left as a legacy. In a celebration of one of Earth's last great wildernesses, Ray follows in the footsteps of his hero's epic journey of over 1,000 miles.

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Ray Mears takes an epic adventure into Canada's unforgiving yet stunning wilderness.

Survival expert Ray Mears takes an epic adventure into Canada's unforgiving yet stunning wilderness, covering over 1,000 miles

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