Mantracker

Hollywood comes to Central BC - but the actors don't have a script for this action drama! Dylan & Travis get a healthy dose of reality as they try to evade Mantracker along the historic Cariboo mining trail.

Martial Arts Teacher Angie and her student/best friend Nolan pit themselves against the tracker and the Elliot Lake bush. Will Mantracker's sidekick Phil Lemieux be able to keep them out of the bogs - that's question one. Can he stay on his horse? That's something else.

They're 'Surfer Dudes' from Hawaii's Big Island hoping that (Chris's) age & wisdom, combined with (Shawn's) youth and enthusiasm will see them to victory on the slopes of Mauna Loa. Local 'paniolo' Leon Chow helps Mantracker negotiate the old growth forests and treacherous lava fields of his island home.

Mother & son: now there's a dynamic not seen before on Mantracker. Can a relationship so close and proscribed withstand the stresses of the chase? Or will big boy Max demand emancipation from his artist mother? Martin Dillabough guides Mantracker through the wilderness surrounding Quesnel, British Columbia.

These globetrotting brothers bring skills honed in places like Mongolia, Antarctica and Russia's Red Square to take on Mantracker in the Temagami forest. But, Barry Keown is back as Mantracker's guide and you know how he loves to blast into the Northern Ontario bush.

This is the Mom episode. Sisters Amy & Barb have 9 kids between them, and they think that prepares them for the wilds of Grand Cache Alberta. Curtis Hallock is back on team Tracker and they aim to put these women in their place.

Blake Hudson is an attorney in Los Angeles. His partner, Layney Delange, is a postal worker in Big Bear, CA. Will opposites attract a victory? Mantracker has Sidekick Mark Murphy to guide him through the high Desert in search of this odd couple.

Elliot Lake hosts the season premiere of “Mantracker 5,” featuring country music stars Clayton Bellamy and Jason McCoy of The Road Hammers as the prey. These guys are tough on tour - but can they suck it up in the bush? Will guide Phil Lemieux be able to stop them long enough to get an autograph?

Mantracker adjusts his tracking skills to suit the California high desert abutting the Mojave. He's up against Chelsea- a volatile mix of bush smarts and spiritual instincts and Trev, the entrepreneur, who hopes his back-country experience and level head will take them to the finish.

Brothers and business partners Rene and Dave lead Mantracker on a chase through treacherous land full of lakes and woods. It's virgin ground for Mantracker, who brings his considerable skills to the boreal forest.

They're sisters, but definitely not two peas in a pod. Lauren is an aspiring opera singer, while Jessica is a fitness instructor. How these talents will help them escape Mantracker through the mountainous terrain is anyone's guess.

These hard-core extremists call themselves "mountain dogs". They have a few tricks up their sleeves And on their ski poles as they tackle Southern California's Big Bear Mountain and attempt to lose the trackers on their trail.

Smithers, British Columbia ‘Team Aussie’ is what Bruce calls his pairing with in-law and friend Sabrina. The Martial Arts Champion and mother of two keeps pace with her whip-cracking, outback wild man as they battle Mantracker and the bugs in Northern British Columbia. And they manage to get on Mantracker’s bad side in the process. So now, it’s personal. The tracker is set on bringing them down. Bruce Chandler Age: 42 Hometown: Geelong, Victoria. Australia Occupation: Diamond Driller Bio Fact: Bruce has been a cattle drover and a Rodeo Bull-rider, but he’s most proud of his accomplishment in raising his two teenage boys. Sabrina Croft Age: 33 Hometown: Chilliwack, BC Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator Bio Fact: When Sabrina’s not on the run from men on horseback, she keeps fit playing baseball and soccer, doing Tae Kwon Do and swimming with her kids. She likes to be spontaneous.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario The wilderness surrounding Ontario’s Sault Ste. Marie has proved a formidable opponent to Mantracker in the past, and that’s great news for Mark and Taylor, co-workers who hail from just down the highway, ‘cause they know the land like the backs of their hands. Mark has the age and experience while Taylor is all youthful exuberance, but in the bush, they’re a well-oiled machine, determined to defeat the tracker and have a damned good time doing it. Mark Daub Age: 39 Hometown: Elk Lake, ON Occupation: Pole Line Constuction Bio Fact: The owner of his own company, Mark is also in complete control when navigating his way through the wilderness. Taylor van Ravenswaay Age: 21 Hometown: Fenwick, ON Occupation: Utility Pole Installer Bio Fact: Loves hunting, hockey and Johnny Cash.

Cape Breton Highlands, Nova Scotia He’s a gravedigger and she’s a social worker, but don’t underestimate these cousins from Cape Breton Island. Rob’s hunting skills make him bush savvy and Michelle’s athleticism keeps the prey on the move. But Mantracker has never been so tuned in to his prey as he hounds them from the peaks of the Cape Breton Highlands to the depths of the Margaree River Valley. Rob Donovan Age: 40 Hometown: Sydney Mines, NS Occupation: Grave Digger Bio Fact: Rob is a volunteer fireman and volunteer rescue diver who has been married for 13 years. He has two great kids. Michelle Killam Age: 40 Hometown: Mira, NS Occupation: Social Worker Bio Fact: Michelle is a member of the Cape Breton Road Runners and is daring enough to have jumped out of an airplane. She thinks she can beat Mantracker and she hates being wrong!

Big Muddy Badlands, Saskatchewan Raised on the mean streets of the “Hammer”, these steel town mates have never backed down from a fight. Rocker Jesse is counting on Nathan’s brute strength to carry them both through the rugged South Saskatchewan Badlands; While Nathan, the semi-pro wrester is hoping Jesse’s Aboriginal wilderness know how will lead them to victory. Jesse Tomes Age: 25 Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario Occupation: Musician Bio Fact: Jesse’s an all-round athlete and lead guitarist for the rock band “Anti-Hero”. His Aboriginal roots make him a “natural” in the bush but he hates cockroaches. Nathan McGuire Age: 22 Hometown: Ancaster, Ontario Occupation: Retail Sales Bio Fact: ‘Adventurous’, ‘funny’ and ‘spontaneous’ are how Nathan’s friends describe him. A natural strongman, he’s training to be a police officer.

New Hazelton, British Columbia They’ve never met, but they’re going to have to gel quickly as a team to have any hope of surviving Mantracker and some of the most rugged terrain northern BC has to offer. Can the flamboyant ‘city boy’ and self-proclaimed ‘punk-girl’ tree planter find common ground? At first glance, Mike looks to be an easy catch for Mantracker, but you should never judge a book by its cover. Simone Crook Age: 28 Hometown: Smithers, BC Occupation: GIS Technician, Treeplanter Bio Fact: Simone works seasonally so she can enjoy British Columbia’s ‘great outdoors’- ski touring, mountain biking and hiking. But she makes time for sewing and crafts, too. Mike Sage Age: 25 Hometown: Peterborough, Ontario Occupation: Grad Student and freelance film critic Bio Fact: International traveller and rock climber, Mike also loves Scrabble and role-playing games.

Deerhurst, Ontario The irony is not lost on these “two black guys running from a white guy on a horse”. Al and Garfield are lifelong friends who once lived in Toronto’s infamous Jane & Finch neighbourhood. With virtually no wilderness experience, these urban warriors draw on the history of the Underground Railroad for inspiration to escape the relentless Mantracker. Al St. Louis Age: 34 Hometown: Etobicoke, Ontario Occupation: Hair Stylist, poet, motivational educator Bio Fact: This fit, funny and single former semi-pro basketball player still has the moves and figures his creativity and determination will help him beat Mantracker. Garfield Thompson Age: 41 Hometown: Brampton. Ontario Occupation: Custodial Worker, University Student Bio Fact: Strong willed/tenacious. It’s no surprise that Garfield led his Humber College’s Men’s Basketball team to its first National Championship.

"Firefighters" An unforgiving Yukon landscape, frigid fall weather and elite prey team raise the stakes for Mantracker. Brent and Brian have the bush experience and physical strength to cut it on “Mantracker”, and their training as firefighters and ability to stay cool under pressure raise the bar even further. But its September in the north – will the severe conditions break them, and tip the delicate balance to Mantracker? Brent Kirchner Age: 29 Hometown: London, Ontario Occupation: Firefighter Bio Fact: Brent was a sea cadet, and won a Gold and two Silver Medals at the Police Fire Games for mountain biking. He received a Medal of Bravery from the Ontario Government, and became a father for the first time just after competing on Mantracker. Brian Aziz Age: 39 Hometown: London, Ontario Occupation: Firefighter Bio Fact: Brian has twelve years of training on the fire department’s technical rope rescue team, and once rappelled off a 25-story building. He works out six days a week and competes in triathlons. He plays the guitar, and is a father of three.

"Childhood Friends" Two fierce athletes who thrive on competition challenge Mantracker to a battle of strength, focus and determination in the wild remote wilderness of Grande Cache. Dustin and Ian, childhood friends and Ultimate Frisbee teammates refuse to let fear and dehydration curb their quest for glory but a hungry Mantracker won’t be deterred by their savvy diversions or upstanding fitness. Will the hunter’s skills triumph over the prey’s unrelenting competitive nature or will Dustin and Ian be diminished by a devastating defeat? Dustin Demille Age: 27 Hometown: Oakville, Ontario Occupation: Technical Services Manager Bio Fact: Dustin is an all round athlete possessed with a relentless thirst for victory. When he’s not knocking heads on the Frisbee field he kicks back in his Volkswagen Westfalia named “Roadie”. Ian Lawson Age: 27 Hometown: North Bay, Ontario Occupation: Teacher Bio Fact: Ian is a competition junkie. He plays competitive Ultimate Frisbee and says there’s nothing better than the rush that comes with winning.

"Long Time Friends" Friendships are tested, phobias are confronted and egos are on the line in the unforgiving Alberta wilderness. Shannon and Stephanie are bush smart, competitive athletes and close friends. They’re also moms out to smash some perceptions: just because you look great doesn’t mean you can’t bust it in the bush. But Mantracker’s hungrier than ever – he lost to a team of two women last season, so he’s got both bragging rights and redemption on the line. Shannon Leroux Age: 35 Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Occupation: Figure Athlete, Voice Artist & Actor Bio Fact: Shannon was a ground to air Javelin Missile System Operator with the Canadian Military, and is a Pro Member of the International Federation of Body Builders. Stephanie Bigras Age: 39 Hometown: Sarnia, Ontario Occupation: Engineering Technician Bio Fact: Stephanie plays competitive womens’ hockey and competitive fastball, and never, ever loses her cool. She’s a mom of two and claims she’s never missed a pedicure.

"Buddies" Chris and Brock are two urban tough guys who want to show Mantracker that their Toronto street smarts and urban fortitude can translate in the mountainous country of British Columbia. With attitude, grit and determination, these city boys put Mantracker through the ringer. Across the most grueling and dangerous terrain ever faced by any prey, Chris and Brock dig deep, testing the skills and patience of their hunter all along the way. Chris Borkowski Age: 31 Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Occupation: Real Estate Agent, Club Promoter Bio Fact: Chris is a devoted hunter, member of the Oshawa Skeet and Gun Club and avid reader of Guns and Ammo and Tactical Knives. Brock Herbert Age: 24 Hometown: Oakville. Ontario Occupation: Machinist Apprentice Bio Fact: Brock is an urban badass. He’s a big fan of skateboarding, piercings and tattoos.

Location: Yukon Sidekick: Chuck Hume In this special 1hour finale, Mantracker comes up against his most cocksure competitors yet in Julio and Joe. The extreme wrestler and wilderness guide forget their differences and pull out every harebrained scheme in the book to get Mantracker off their trail. Taking the chase through the swamps, mountains, lakes and bush of the nightless Yukon Territory.

Location: Ontario Sidekick: Sandy Ross 30somethings Luke and Mike couldn’t have less in common. Mike’s a dedicated athlete who goes by the nickname “Mr. Everything”. Meanwhile, Luke takes pride in a dry wit and his paintball skills. If they’re going to beat Mantracker, they better pull it together or Luke is going to have another reason to hate cowboy hats.

Location: Ontario Sidekick: Sandy Ross Jim and Dara Lee know they can’t outrun the trackers, so they plan to outthink them. But Mantracker and his guide Sandy are veterans of psychological warfare, so the prey better bring their best. The tangled forests of Ontario’s far north might be the prey’s only chance at escape.

Location: Alberta Sidekick: TJ Maynard Two grizzled military vets test their ‘take no prisoners’ philosophy against Mantracker in the foothills of Alberta. It’s commandos versus cowboys and Mantracker can’t afford to make any mistakes if he wants to apprehend these renegades.

Location: Yukon Sidekick: Chuck Hume Straight-edged Mike and free spirit Neela are out to prove something. They know the Yukon and they’re focused on beating Mantracker on their home turf. It’s storming in the Yukon, but Mantracker has his targets set on one thing – capture.

Location: Yukon Sidekick: Chuck Hume Russ and Susie pit themselves against Mantracker, not to mention the toughest terrain the Yukon has to offer. It’s a grueling chase through over 55km of tangled willow, high elevations, and torrential storms. This isn’t going to be easy. And this isn’t a walk in the park for Mantracker either. It’s going to take a lot of perseverance and local scout Chuck Hume’s expertise in order to navigate this unforgiving territory.

Location: Yukon Sidekick: Chuck Hume The old cliché “opposites attract” is put to the test as young city dweller Nicola is paired with experienced outdoorsmen Jim. They may not share a postal code, but they do share a incredible will to win. Doing whatever it takes, the prey overcome physical adversity and drag Mantracker up through the Rockies in pursuit of victory.

Location: Ontario Sidekick: Sandy Ross Liisa and Nicolina, two young women with steely resolve, want to make this the toughest challenge Mantracker has ever faced. To make sure of that, they sacrifice their own physical and psychological fitness and drag this chase through a maze of thick bush and swamp. Mantracker’s horses are in danger, and he’s not happy about it. Nobody’s safe in this twisted game of hide and seek.

Location: Alberta Sidekick: TJ Maynard Old school meets new school as Jeff and Magnus fuse their different lifestyle views in order to give Mantracker a run for his money in Alberta’s ranch country. The trackers’ horses are at a disadvantage in this terrain and it’s going to take some serious grit for Mantracker and local guide TJ to capture these two tenacious prey.