The Adventure Show — Season 5
Scotland's thriving adventure sports scene
About this season
Scotland's thriving adventure sports scene
Episodes (10)
1. Canoe Slalom
Aired 14 June 2011 • 60 min
The Adventure Show takes to the rapids and stunning white waters of the River Tay, near Aberfeldy, to meet the kayakers competing for a place on the British Canoe Slalom Team.
2. 2011 Mountain Biking World Cup
Aired 12 July 2011 • 60 min
We are at Fort William for the 2011 mountain biking world cup and in Glen Affric to discovery what's the best kit for a wild two-day trip into the Scottish hills.
3. Fell racing on the Isle of Jura
Aired 9 August 2011 • 60 min
The Adventure Show travels to the Isle of Jura for one of the toughest fell races in the UK and we join Cameron McNeish for a wild weekend both above and below the surface.
4. Craggy Island Triathlon
Aired 18 October 2011 • 60 min
The Adventure Show travels to the island of Kerrera for a brand new event - the Craggy Island Triathlon. Plus, why one woman believes the best way to travel is by open canoe.
5. The First Great Climb
Aired 22 November 2011 • 60 min
Three of Scotland's best climbers try to emulate a feat that three men from Lewis achieved in the 1870s - they were the first people to stand on top of the Great Stack of Handa.
6. Tiree Wave Classic
Aired 20 December 2011 • 60 min
Featuring a look at the UK's top windsurfing event, the Tiree Wave Classic. Also, Cameron McNeish and Deziree Wilson visit another stunning Scottish island.
7. Scotland - Coast to Coast
Aired 27 December 2011 • 60 min
Starting on Aberdeen's beach and finishing in the wild lands of Knoydart in the west, Cameron McNeish travels through Scotland's glens and mountains.
8. The OMM
Aired 14 February 2012 • 60 min
This month's programme covers the OMM - the original mountain marathon - in Highland Perthshire. And Cameron McNeish walks through one of his favourite Scottish glens.
9. Strathpuffer 24
Aired 13 March 2012 • 60 min
In the middle of winter, with 17 hours of darkness, 500 competitors head north of Inverness for one of the world's toughest mountain bike races - the Strathpuffer 24 hour marathon.
10. Climbing... No Limits!
Aired 12 April 2012 • 60 min
Two of Scotland's best rock athletes travel south of the Border to the heart of the English climbing scene asthey attempt two innovative first ascents.