Boundless

Boundless is an adrenaline-charged documentary series following the adventures of friends/fierce competitors Simon Donato and Paul \Turbo\ Trebilcock in their worldwide quest to challenge their limits in some of the most extreme competitive events on Earth From single and multi-day ultra marathons, to open-ocean standup paddling, to multi-day class 3+ kayak races, canyon bike races, and grueling triathlons, the events range from very well known to totally obscure Boundless is a riveting character study of two friends competing amoung themselves and others, revealing all the conflicts they encounter, incredible characters they meet, and set in the unforgettable backdrops of their surroundings.

2013 HD 44min TV-PG Canada English

Documentary

endurance adrenaline races

S1E1 - Iceland: Surface of the Moon 2013-09-25

Simon and Turbo’s season kicks off with the intense “Fire and Ice Ultra” – a 250km, seven-day stage race – camping and running through the volcanic ruggedness of the Icelandic Highlands. Much to everyone’s surprise, winter comes early, and all runners battle the plummeting temperatures as a large snowstorm closes in.

S1E2 - Iceland: All Ice, No Fire 2013-10-02

The “Fire and Ice Ultra” foot race continues its way out of the Icelandic Highlands, north through ever-changing seasons towards the 250km finish line. But the cold and snow continue to be a risk factor for Simon, Turbo, and the rest of the competitors – and everyone has to stick together to overcome the challenges and safely complete the race.

S1E3 - Hawaii: The Channel of Bones 2013-10-09

The “Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships” is considered one of the toughest and most elite paddling races on earth. Simon and Turbo have four days in Hawaii to train before competing against the world’s best – and stand-up paddling their way over 10-foot open ocean swells to cross the 32-mile Channel of Bones.

S1E4 - Kenya: Born to Run 2013-10-16

The “Amazing Maasai Ultra” race pits a small field of international competitors against local Kenyans – considered some of the fastest runners on the planet – amid the heat and wilderness of the Laikipia Highlands. Simon is running this race without Turbo – he’s living in a small hut and learning all he can from the local Maasai Warriors – before pushing his physical and emotional extremes to complete the 75km single-day run.

S1E5 - South Africa: Up-Downstream 2013-10-23

The two-day, 82km “Hansa Fish River Marathon” paddle race on a river in rural South Africa boasts nearly two thousand kayakers rowing down man-made weirs and waterfalls, on class 3+ rapids. Simon and Turbo find themselves in way over their head, and fearing for their safety, have to decide between pulling from the race or finding a way to persevere and reach the finish line intact.

S1E6 - United States: Spinning Wheels 2013-10-30

Taking their love of climbing, canyoneering and mountain biking to the extreme, Simon and Turbo head to Hurricane, Utah, to compete in the annual “Six Hours of Frog Hollow” bike race. The 12.8-mile looping course winds perilously through gaping canyons, alongside sheer cliff drops and over large boulders – presenting huge challenges for both guys, and a near catastrophic accident for Turbo.

S1E7 - Egypt: The Ancient Sea 2013-11-06

There are few events in the ultra-racing community that hold as much prestige as the Four Deserts “Sahara Race” – a 250km foot race in Egypt over five days, through searing heat and sand, where day-time temperatures reach well into the 40’s. Simon is determined to place in the top rankings among the worlds best, while Turbo battles ailments and near-exhaustion to hang onto his third-place position

S1E8 - Egypt: Castles Made of Sand 2013-11-13

The 250km “Sahara Race” continues across the Faiyum region of the Egyptian Sahara Desert, and as the days press on, all the racers become more worn down by the heat and long miles they are putting in. Turbo is forced into a major decision, while Simon pushes himself to the point of near-collapse, chasing down competitors and working his way up the ranks.

S1E9 - Cambodia: Spider Bites 2013-11-20

The “Ancient Khmer Path” is the first of its kind in Cambodia – leading runners 230km over six days through flooded jungles, ancient temples and rural villages in scorching heat and humidity. All the racers push themselves to their extremes – and when a good friend of Simon and Turbo suffers a life-threatening condition, they must find the courage to keep moving on and complete the race.

S1E10 - Thailand: Men of Iron 2013-11-27

There is no global triathlon brand as renowned as the Ironman, and Simon and Turbo are heading to Phuket, Thailand to compete in a grueling 1.9km swim, 90.1km bike and 21.1km run. Falling ill with a stomach bug, Turbo fights to gain back his strength, while Simon prepares for the grand finale of their race season with the hope both friends can cross the finish line and end their race season on a high note

S2E1 - Austria: Salzkammergut Trophy 2014-03-31

Simon and Turbo train with expert bike racers and locals in the Alps before taking on the terrifying descents and harrowing switchbacks of the hardest mountain bike marathon in Europe: the 137-mile Salzkammergut race in Austria.

S2E2 - Mongolia: Sunrise to Sunset 2014-04-07

100km single-day race in some the most scenic areas of northern Mongolia. Our friends from last year’s Kenya return to compete with Simon and Turbo. The race itself is one of a kind and incredibly challenging. Epic in scope and the biggest, longest ultra we have tackled to date.

S2E3 - Scotland: Charlie Ramsay Round 2014-04-14

Simon and Turbo train with local experts and some of the UK’s top mountain runners before taking on the historic Ramsay Round in Scotland, a 56-mile race in which they attempt to summit 24 of the country’s highest peaks. In less than 24 hours. With no sleep and no support.

S2E4 - Holland: SUP 11-City Tour 2014-04-21

Hoping to redeem themselves after a disappointing upset in Hawaii, Turbo and Simon take on a five-day, eleven-city stand-up paddleboarding race through the picture-perfect canals of northern Holland. But redemption comes at a price: sweat and pain.

S2E5 - Peru: Great River Amazon River Raft Race 2014-04-28

At the Great River Amazon Raft Race, Simon and Turbo pair with an inexperienced married couple to race 112 miles down a remote section of the mighty Amazon River. In 3 days. On a raft they built themselves. If they want to finish in one of the top spots, there’s a lot to learn, and quickly.

S2E6 - California: Trona 353 2014-05-05

The guys attempt a 353-mile bike race through the California deserts.

S2E7 - Costa Rica: Adventure Racing World Series (Part 1) 2014-05-12

Adventure races take place in Costa Rica.

S2E8 - Costa Rica: Adventure Racing World Series (Part 2) 2014-05-19

Conclusion. An adventure race in Costa Rica is featured.

S2E9 - Yukon: Arctic Ultra 2014-05-26

The 100 mile Yukon Arctic Ultra is possibly the coldest and toughest in the world. Racers battle the elements on skis and bikes, risking frostbite and navigation issues.

S2E10 - Mexico: Caballo Blanco 2014-06-02

In the Copper Canyons of northern Mexico is a remote and wild terrain where the CB Ultra race is held. This 75km race was featured in the book Born to Run and is considered to be very special among ultra runners.

S3E1 - Arizona: 24-Hour Mountain Bike Race 2016-04-12

The "Burning Man" of the mountain biking world, this race attracts some of Americas most eccentric mix, as competitors pedal a 24-hour loop course through the wild and dangerous cacti forest of the Sonoran Desert. The squad experiences equipment breakdowns, a race-stopping emergency, night time exhaustion and the fight to work their way onto the podium.

S3E2 - Greenland: Arctic Circle Race 2016-04-19

Set north of the Arctic Circle, this three-day cross-country ski race is considered one of the most challenging of its kind due to unpredictable weather conditions. The harrowing first day is full of learning curves, a white-out on day two challenges all the and a looming storm on the final day turns the entire race upside down.

S3E3 - Chile: Atacama Extreme 100 Mile Run 2016-04-26

The athletes head to the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth for a 100-mile foot race that could be the mental and physical breaking point of the race season. With the sun beating down on their bodies, it will take the pure determination of their minds to reach the finish line.

S3E4 - Utah: Adventure Xtream Race 2016-05-03

The Adventure Xstream Moab race in Utah is a riveting one-day, 60+ mile adventure competition. The race marks the first time Simon, Turbo, Rory and Hunter compete as a four-person team. Pushing the squad physically and emotionally against one another, they battle a crippling six-mile canyon climb, steep rope descents and a costly navigation blunder in their quest to make the podium.

S3E5 - France: 140 km Mountain Bike Race 2016-05-10

Deemed the hardest mountain bike race in the world, the MB Race Culture Velo set in the French Alps features 70km, 100km and grueling 140km course option with over 7,000 meters of single-track climbs, and harrowing descents. On and off the track, the athletes encounter a few obstacles along the way. Rory tries to overcome her mountain biking inexperience and retain her racing legacy. Simons bike goes missing and is forced to maneuver the rugged terrain on a rental and Hunters cramping threatens to take him out of the race entirely. On a high note, Turbo is pacing ...

S3E6 - Scotland: Scottish Highlands Quadrathlon 2016-05-17

This very demanding Quadrathlon race is amidst the scenic rolling hills of Aberfeldy, Scotland. The competition features a nearly one-mile swim across Loch Tay, 60 miles of fell running over seven hills above 3,000 feet, a seven mile kayak, and a 34-mile road bike. Simon and Turbo, as Team Canada, push and pull one another over some daunting moments through their combined sense of discipline, while the young and hungry Hunter and Rory, as Team America, push forward full force. Itll take more than just trash talking to beat the mental stamina required to reach the ...

S3E7 - Colorado: Vail Mountain Games 2016-05-24

The Boundless athletes take on the punishing Ultimate Mountain Challenge, the toughest event in the multi-day Vail Mountain Games festival. Cheered on by friends and family, they complete in standup paddling, mountain biking, trail running and a road bike time trial - each race pushing the athletes fears, injuries and endurance in ways they never expected.

S3E8 - California: Spartan World Championship 2016-05-31

The Superbowl of Obstacle Course Racing (ORC,), the Spartan Beast World Championship, brings the worlds top OCR athletes together for a 38-obstacle course track in Squaw Valley, California. Returning to the sport that put him on the map, Hunter is bringing Team Boundless to his wheelhouse for a change, pushing himself further and faster than ever before while preparing Simon, Rory and Turbo for a pounding and punishing experience.

S3E9 - Sweden: Otillo Swimrun World Championship 2016-06-07

The birthplace and world championship of the newest trend in ultra-racing, Ötillö is a unique race combining 10km of swimming and 65km of running across 26 islands in the Baltic Sea archipelago in Sweden. In pairs, the athletes must maneuver the wet, slippery conditions of the islands which adds difficulty. However, nothing compares to the massive swimming distances and sea swells, which push all of our racers to the edge, leading to an abrupt and heartbreaking end to the race for one team.

S3E10 - Canada: 100 km Multi-Sport Race 2016-06-14

The Bruce Peninsula Multisport Race is a 100km competition that features 16km kayak, 62km of treacherous road and trail biking and 21km of running along the beautiful Niagara Escarpment in Ontario, Canada. In teams of two, Simon and Rory are confident they will knock the wheels off Hunter and Turbo. But with Hunters "American muscle" and Turbos "Canadian hustle," they are sure they will give Simon and Rory a run for their money. As the miles add up, and the path winds in unexpected directions, Hunter and Turbo begin to turn on one another, allowing Simon and Rory to...

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