Mantracker is a Canadian reality television series created by Ihor Macijiwsky and produced by Bonterra Productions. It premiered in Canada in April 2006 on the Outdoor Life Network. In the United States, the show currently airs on the Science Channel and in the UK on Extreme Sports Channel. The episodes of the first six seasons feature Terry Grant, an expert tracker called the "Mantracker", who pursues two individuals in the remote Canadian or American wilderness. The pursued, referred to as "Prey", must elude capture while attempting to reach a finish line within thirty-six hours. In season 7, Chad Savage Lenz replaces Terry Grant as the Mantracker.
Justin's traveled the world as the host of Departures, and now, with cousin Kyle along for the adventure, they take on Mantracker in tough territory patrolled by Canada's largest herd of free range plains bison. Did we mention it's rutting season? Saskatchewan's Prince Albert National Park plays host and nobody knows this area and the bison better than rancher and returning Sidekick, Gord Vaadeland.
Newlyweds! It's a first for Mantracker. These two filmed their Prey Application at their wedding! But as Bob Eubanks used to say, 'How well do they really know their spouse?' It's the honeymoon of a lifetime as the happy couple attempts to elude the posse though the wilds of Utah. Kash's son Brock takes on the sidekick role this time.
Over the hill came a great big noise ... Who could it be but the Blinkhorn boys. Thick-as-thieves brothers Wes & Jamie are football teammates, and avid hunters and outdoorsmen. But do they have what it takes to find the finish and beat Mantracker and Sidekick Scott Cox in the ragged, rugged terrain of Colorado's Lost Canyon?
College athletes Mike and Becka have been dating for 5 years, which could put them on the same wavelength or be a recipe for relationship disaster. How will the squash player and the golfer hold up against BC's rugged Chilcotin Mountains and super guide Russ Floyd?
They call themselves a couple of 'old guys' but the firefighter and photographer have more than just the wisdom of their years. They've been training with a military coach to prepare for this showdown in central Utah, where the canyons and buttes challenge both prey and trackers. Sidekick Kash Winn (His real name, honest) guides Mantracker through Castle Dale, Utah.
Don't let the soothing Southern drawl lull you into thinking this married couple are sweet as pecan pie. They bring their fierce competitive spirit (and some day-glo props) to Northern Ontario, even while the temperature drops a little bit lower than their Texas hometown. Sidekick Greg Huffman gives Mantracker the lay of the land around Thunder Bay.
David and Matthew, otherwise known as Rusty & Klumpy, are from Ontario farm country and they're out to take on Mantracker amongst the steep cliffs and crevices of Dolores Canyon. Will these life-long friends live up to their vow to 'leave it all in Colorado?' Local cowboy Garnett Weese is Tracker's guide here, and he's pulled more than one body out of the canyon.
Is Mantracker seeing double? Identical twins Jennifer & Amiee Roberge share more than just their looks. They work and live together, finish each other’s sentences, and are always on the same wavelength. Can they use that connection to their advantage to elude Mantracker in Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass? Not if he and aptly-named rancher, Joe Trotz, have anything to say about it!
Canadian Olympic Bobsledders Jesse Lumsden & Justin Kripps like a challenge. After all, their sport requires them to slide down an ice track at 150+kms an hour in nothing but spandex and a helmet. Next challenge: evade Mantracker in Sault Ste. Marie! With hometown hero and veteran Sidekick Phil Lemieux by his side, Tracker is determined not to let these two give him the slip.
These friends from the west coast have an unusual arsenal for their fight against the Tracker. Transported to the unfamiliar wilds of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Alex brings his considerable medical training, while Dion's backcountry savvy looks like a definite advantage. But Mantracker's guide Greg Huffman is the guy who cut the trails. Who's one up now?
Melanie has trained for over a year and lost 120 lbs for this opportunity. Reza is a multi-lingual professional wrestler who holds three degrees. They’re tough, competitive … and strangers! Will these two strong-willed individuals come together as a team to emerge victorious? We’ll see as they trek through Mantracker’s own backyard, Porcupine Hills, Alberta.
As a member of Team Canada, hockey player and Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan is used to gold, but this is a whole new challenge! He and brother Brook face off against Mantracker and Sidekick Russ Floyd in Gold Bridge, BC, nestled high in the Chilcotin Mountains. Will he take home a win this time, too?
Mantracker is a Canadian reality television series created by Ihor Macijiwsky and produced by Bonterra Productions. It premiered in Canada in April 2006 on the Outdoor Life Network. In the United States, the show currently airs on the Science Channel and in the UK on Extreme Sports Channel. The episodes of the first six seasons feature Terry Grant, an expert tracker called the "Mantracker", who pursues two individuals in the remote Canadian or American wilderness. The pursued, referred to as "Prey", must elude capture while attempting to reach a finish line within thirty-six hours. In season 7, Chad Savage Lenz replaces Terry Grant as the Mantracker.
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