A really fantastic story retelling how the pioneers of America adapted to travelling and living in mountains, Plains and desserts. Throughout the program Ray Mears meets enthusiastic people keen to explain various survival skills adopted. The cinematography is really nice actually, America has some gorgeous wilderness. Ray Mears is a superb host actually and I found the section on the gold rush fascinating. The final episode on the old West with its heroes and outlaws will be of particular attraction no doubt. For anyone interested in this period of US history I really highly recommend this program. The program does not shy away from the difficulty and hardship of life at the time but it also has great respect for the grit and resolve of the people of the time.
