How the Wild West was Won with Ray Mears

Bushcraft expert and survivalist Ray Mears explores the awe-inspiring landscape of that shaped the story of the Wild West. ... Discover how extraordinary topography, extreme weather and ecology presented both great opportunity and even greater challenges for Native Americans and early pioneers of the Wild West.

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Created By

Ray Mears

Status

Ended

Original Name

How the Wild West was Won with Ray Mears

First Air Date

May 8, 2016

Last Air Date

May 22, 2016

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Four

Deserts
S01E03

Deserts

Ray Mears looks at how the landscapes of America's five great deserts, from the Great Basin desert to Arizona's Sonoran desert, challenged the westward push of the pioneers.

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