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.
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.
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Bhutan – White Water
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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
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A Buddhist Tradition
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Steve partakes in a Buddhist tradition and toasts the spirits of the river before beginning his expedition in Bhutan.
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Fighting the Rapids
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Fighting some of the most intense rapids yet, the team comes across a large drop during their journey. James Bebbington an
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Kayaking Cameraman
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Expedition cameraman James Covington runs the Chamkachu River and tries to get into all the places that other cameras can’
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Scoping Out the Route
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Steve is joined by whitewater kayakers Darren Clarkson-King, Sal Montgomery, James Bebbington and Chencho Drukpa, to help
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Episode 6 Preview | Bhutan – White Water
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