Expedition Overland

Meet the team, the vehicles, and watch the expedition planning, logistics, and gear come together. Then the adventure begins-shipping vehicles to another country is no small feat!

The crew meets up with a guide, winding their way up into the Andes mountains of Colombia. Next, they drop down into the Tatacoa Desert where they taste the fruits of the region and enjoy time with the locals. The team has fallen in love with Colombia but it's time to head into Ecuador.

Crossing into Ecuador, the team is on the hunt for the equator! They stand on the active Cotopaxi Volcano (second highest active volcano in the world) before crossing into Peru and camping on the beach, then making their way to the westernmost point of the continent.

The crew comes down from northern Peru and makes their way to the Cordillera Blanca mountains. But first, they must traverse through narrow and dangerous tunnels carved along a cliffside. After a long day of driving, the team is awakened at gunpoint in the middle of the night. Suspense runs high.

Ryan Erickson joins the team as they continue south from Lima, Peru and connect with Luis, an in-country contact for Peru. Luis graciously invites the team into his home and then leads them to the majestic Paracas Dunes for some dune driving. The drive from sea-level to 14,000 ft. in a day doesn't sit well for Ryan.

The team faces a stressful border crossing into Bolivia after resting near Lake Titicaca. After making it across the border, the team ventures into the expansive and technical landscape of Bolivia and the trucks catch a ride on some questionable ferries. The team then fights through the traffic and chaos of La Paz to make it to the Death Road in Bolivia.

In Oruro, Bolivia the fight for fuel begins. Six gas stations deny selling the team fuel. Later, the team runs into a group of soldiers and exchanges greetings with them. Clay reminds the group that no matter where you go, "People are people."

The team visits an abandoned train cemetery and marvels at the engineering. Climbing higher into the mountains, snow becomes an issue. The journey through the Valle De La Roca is taking longer than expected and fuel begins to run out. The highest elevation point of the trip is reached at 16,545 feet.

The team finds rest, hot showers, and food in San Pedro De Atacama, Chile. They explore the Valley of the Moon before heading south again. Only halfway through South America, the team takes time to reflect on the trip so far; they then fly back to Montana to let the harsh Chile winter pass. Phase three of South America begins in Copiapo, Chile with Steve as a new member of the crew.

Heading south on a series of ferries, the team travels deeper into Patagonian Andes and hops on a boat to take in the truly remarkable marble caves (Cuevas de Mármol). The team celebrates a crew member's birthday.

Transitioning to Argentina from Chile, the crew decides to cross via "no-man's-land," a seven-mile stretch of riverbed with various tributaries. Get your water crossing fix in this episode!

During the South America finale, the team takes in the spectacular Mt. Fitz Roy peak and Moreno Glacier (Argentina and Chile). After a few vehicle challenges, the crew reaches the "end of the road," the conclusion of the Pan-American Highway, in Ushuaia, Argentina. A truly celebratory moment! Then, it's back to Buenos Aires to ensure the vehicles are safely shipped back to the U.S.