2x1 - Angel Falls

September 1, 2012

Travelling with fellow adventurers Fabian Rupprecht and Helmar Fasold, Bernhard Witz walks an 2,625 feet high line at Angel Falls in Venezuela. Together they cut through dense jungle and tackle treacherous ascents, to reach the highest waterfall in the world. This is an epic journey and proves to be the greatest challenge Bernhard has faced, as soaring temperatures threaten to ground his aspirations of walking a high line in the clouds.

2x2 - Untethered

September 8, 2012

Tancrède Melet and Julien Millot are masters in the art of high lining. Together they are alone, balancing on a thin lifeline that is pulled taut between two vertical faces of the mountain. The French duo often takes steps to improve their skills, but on this trip they make an important stride - walking 'untethered' without a leash. Suspended thousands of meters above sea level and free of any attachments, Tancrède and Julien are able to try something new as they part with their lifeline and BASE jump into the void.

2x3 - Riders on the Storm

September 15, 2012

Seasoned surfers Ross Clarke-Jones and Tom Carroll set-off for the un-ridden waves of Pedra Branca, boldly surfing where no young gun has dared: into the eye of a formidable storm. These big wave riders and lifelong friends scour the globe; utilizing sophisticated technology they hunt the fearsome storms, which create monster-sized swells.

2x4 - Beyond

September 22, 2012

The Wrangell Mountains in Alaska may be out of bounds for helicopters, but they won't stand in the way of the legendary free ride snowboarder, Jeremy Jones. He ventures to climb these massive mountains by foot, so that he can experience the pure thrill of finding the hardest and fastest route down.

2x5 - Phenomena

September 29, 2012

A freak swell creates a towering wave in Tahiti and a rare rolling cloud looms dangerously in the skies above Australia. Surfers Dylan Longbottom, Laurie Towner and hang glider Jonny Durand are privileged to be in the right place at the right time. These are extraordinary athletes with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to confront two natural wonders, however 'The Morning Glory' and 'Teahupoo' are unpredictable and dangerous, they are a phenomena.

2x6 - Other People's Nightmares

October 6, 2012

Falling from a high-rise building or plunging from a cliff edge is most people's idea of a nightmare, but not for the worlds best BASE jumper. 'Other People's Nightmares' is a chronicle of Jeb Corliss' dream to fly - a series of encounters that very nearly ended when he got too close for comfort at Table Top Mountain in South Africa; this was a near death experience that has provided Jeb with a new meaning to life.

2x7 - Lady Bird

October 13, 2012

When Italian model and skydiver Roberta Mancino met BASE jump aficionado Jeb Corliss, their lives soared to spectacular heights. 'Lady Bird' explores the relationship between two vibrant people, who share a passion for life and a long held dream of flying.

2x8 - The River Wild

October 20, 2012

Ben Brown leads a kayaking expedition across his home country of New Zealand. Travelling more than a thousand kilometers it is the ideal opportunity to tap into the 'flow', a meditative state where an athlete becomes at one with his surroundings. However this remote and exposed country is well known for its volatile weather - so when the dark skies unleash a torrential downpour, New Zealand's flowing rivers transform into wild raging torrents and Ben Brown's birthplace threatens to take the life of him and his friends.

2x9 - Endurance

October 27, 2012

One of the most enduring athletes on the planet faces one of its toughest challenges - The Race Across America. Cycling for a distance of nearly 5000 kilometers and negotiating 30,000 meters of grueling climbs and dangerous descents, Gerhard Gulewicz subjects his body to unimaginable physical exertion and sleep deprivation. Peddling against the clock from Oceanside California to Annapolis, Maryland requires a year of training and 15 days of unparalleled 'Endurance'.

2x10 - Free and Solo

November 3, 2012

Few climbers possess the skill and mental resolve that is required to climb 'free solo' and Dean Potter is a legend among these men. With dozens of dangerous ascents under his belt, he knows that without the safety of a rope, his knowledge and skill is paramount to survival. However, Dean also knows that to progress, he needs to tackle more technical routes. Falling has become inevitable, so living by the motto "flying is better than dying" he combines his expertise of climbing and BASE-jumping to dramatic effect.

2x11 - The Primal Climb

Climbers Leo Houlding, Jason Pickles and Sean Leary trek deep into the Amazon, venturing to be the first to ascend the east face of the impressive Cerro Autana. In a trip filled with risk and enlightenment, these free spirits soon discover a host of reasons why this summit has never been reached from the east.

2x12 - One Breath

Free diver William Trubridge fills his lungs to capacity and attempts to be the first man without fins to dive to 300 feet in one breath. Deans Blue Hole in the Bahamas provides a beautiful backdrop, but beneath the surface lays a sport, which can only be mastered with rigorous training and extraordinary physical ability.

2x13 - The Winter Peak

July 19, 2018

In the past 26 years, 16 expeditions have endeavored to summit a peak in excess of 8000 meters during the Pakistani winter - all of which have failed. Climber and filmmaker Cory Richards is determined not to become another statistic and takes the viewer on an intimate journey as he documents each fateful step on Gasherbrum II with fellow adventurers Simone Moro and Denis Urubko.

2x14 - Summit of Antarctica

July 20, 2018

Rising to 2931 meters in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica - the Ulvetanna Peak is referred to as "the masterpiece of the range". However such a romantic title should not disguise the ferocity of the challenge Leo Houlding, Jason Pickles and Sean Leary have set for themselves. To succeed in being the first climbers to ascend the legendary NE ridge, the expedition must be watertight and the Antarctic weather must be sympathetic to their cause.

2x15 - Journey to Inner Earth

May 14, 2018

Chris Jewell has dreamed of penetrating Mexico's Huatla cave system to set the record for the deepest cave dive in the Western Hemisphere. Traversing caverns the size of sports stadiums and shafts as tall as skyscrapers, his team descends a mile deep into the earth into a mysterious world where a sudden flood of water can drown experienced adventurers without a moment's notice.

2x16 - The Wild East

May 15, 2018

Darren Berrecloth leads a group of mountain bikers through the hostile terrain of Nepal's Upper Mustang and China's Gobi desert. Hiking under the weight of their bikes, they battle against the suffocating temperatures and high altitude before reaching breakneck speeds on some of the world's steepest and most dangerous descents.

2x17 - Vertical Ice

January 1, 2014

Ice climber Harald Berger has waited patiently for one of Austria's most awe-inspiring waterfalls to freeze over. 'The Supervisor' is as high as the Eiffel Tower, a cascade of frozen water that entices and threatens through its fragile beauty. But without the security of rope, Harry's ice-pick and wits are all there is between him, a thousand feet of ice and air, and a first ever free solo ascent.

2x18 - Positive Fear

May 17, 2018

As one of the world's most pioneering wingsuit pilots and BASE-jumpers, Cédric Dumont knows a thing or two about fear. Whether he's flying just meters above the ground in Switzerland, jumping from a waterfall in Peru, or soaring above the Nazca desert, Cédric is constantly trying to break the mold. However with each attempt to push his boundaries, comes a complex mental battle, in which Cedric must contend not only with fear, but survival instinct itself.

2x20 - Unsung Heroes

May 17, 2018

Without the technical skill and shear endeavor of the crew and cameramen behind the scenes, the accomplishments of the Athletes featured in 'Ultimate Rush' would go unseen. These artistic craftsman make an extraordinary commitment to make sure these images are shared with the world, providing inspiration and exhilaration to others -these are the Unsung Heroes.