Destination Wild
Season 1
TV-PG
Join Courtney Hansen as she guides you through exotic vacation adventures where the action never stops. If you can dream it, you can do it on Destination Wild!
Where to Watch Season 1
12 Episodes
- Whitewater Rafting, Breckinridge, COE1
Whitewater Rafting, Breckinridge, COThe powerful waters of Colorado River pulled in 20 of the top teams from North America all vying for a single spot to represent the US in next year's World Whitewater Championship. The thin air at Breckenridge Country Club helps with a little extra distance as Courtney takes to the links for some mountain golf on the only public course designed by Jack Nicklaus. A tour of the historic town with fine food and a delicious spa treatment are also on the agenda. - Sturgis Rally - Bike Week, Black Hills, SDE2
Sturgis Rally - Bike Week, Black Hills, SDThis Destination Wild takes us to the Black Hills of South Dakota for the Sturgis Rally. Each year over half a million bikers descend on the sleepy town of Sturgis to rally, ride and rock to out door concerts with the likes of REO Speedwagon and .38 Special. A Harley ride takes us to Mt. Rushmore and to play poker at the saloon where Wild Bill Hickock was dealt his final hand in the legendary town of Deadwood, SD. Biker bars and concert venues are all part of the ride. - Ocean Kayaking, Seattle, WAE3
Ocean Kayaking, Seattle, WACourtney travels to the Pacific North West's largest and most popular city; Seattle, WA. A caffeinated tour of fish markets, grunge bars and the Space Needle contrasts the serene and laid back San Juan Islands. Courtney gears-up for her kayaking adventure with a trip to a REI, where a personal shopper sets her up with everything needed for the dark waters of Orcas Island. - Off-Road Jeeping - Easter Jeep Safari Week, Moab, UTE4
Off-Road Jeeping - Easter Jeep Safari Week, Moab, UTHost Courtney Hansen sends Destination Wild's own adventure guide, Lauren Abraham to Moab, UT during the annual 4x4 Easter Jeep Safari. Lion's Back, Potato Salad Hill and Dump Bump are just a few of the proving grounds where drivers push their vehicles to the limits. The horsepower drops to one as Lauren explores the Moab's scenic landscapes on horseback before sampling a desert hot rock spa treatment. - Deep Sea Fishing - Savannah, GAE5
Deep Sea Fishing - Savannah, GACourtney's sea legs get a serious workout off the coast of Tybee Island, Georgia. Accompanied by Captain Miss Judy Barracuda, grouper, snapper or even shark could be on the hook in the sport-fishing paradise. Just a short distance from port is the sultry and mysterious southern town of Savannah. Courtney explores the bar scene on River Street before heading back out to sea, this time to for some extreme parasailing. - Snow-Mobiling & Dog-Sledding, Togwotee Pass, WYE6
Snow-Mobiling & Dog-Sledding, Togwotee Pass, WYCourtney finds her way to the Wyoming snowmobile "Mecca" of Togwotee Pass, where she meets up with the Arctic Cat snowmobile team during their annual equipment test and photo shoot. The Hibbert brothers and former X-Games rider, Aaron Hill, join up with Destination Wild for some wild snow action set against the dramatic backdrop of the Teton Mountains. A snow adventure is relived as Courtney tries her hand at dog sledding across the fresh snow pack just outside of Jackson Hole. - Fly-Fishing in Big Sky Country, Yellowstone, MTE7
Fly-Fishing in Big Sky Country, Yellowstone, MTCourtney tries her hand at the relaxing, yet invigorating, sport of fly-fishing. Local guide, Charlie Immemschuh, gets Courtney into some fish at a secret hole just outside the western town of Big Sky. We'll also visit the country's oldest and most famous national park, Yellowstone, where Courtney views Grizzlies at play, wolves feeding and encounters a herd of Bison that get a little to close for comfort. - Dude Ranch and Rodeo, Tucson, AZE8
Dude Ranch and Rodeo, Tucson, AZCourtney meets up with Russel True, the seasoned cowboy and owner of the White Horse Ranch just outside of Tucson, Arizona. We are treated to the life as only a first class dude ranch can deliver. Calf branding, lassoing, shooting rifles from horseback and barrel rolling are just a few of the highlights. Steer wrestling and a cattle drive are also on the agenda. Cooking out around the campfire completes this old west experience. - Rock Climbing & Bouldering, Telluride, COE9
Rock Climbing & Bouldering, Telluride, COHost Courtney Hansen sends Destination Wild's adventure guide, Lauren Abraham, to the picturesque mountain town of Telluride, Colorado for a rock climbing adventure. Telluride and its surroundings were once known only to a small band of "hardcore" climbers. Now climbing routes of every type, difficulty, and length have been opened-up to those with great desire and lesser skills. - Skiing the USFSO, Vail and Copper Mountain, COE10
Skiing the USFSO, Vail and Copper Mountain, COSki personality, adventure guide and Vail local, Chris Anthony, takes Courtney on the ultimate tour of Vail's legendary back bowls. The action continues at nearby Copper Mountain, where Courtney gets up-close and personal with the top athletes of the Free Ride Ski Movement during the 10th annual US Free Skiing Open. Of course, there will be plenty of after ski partying, fine dining and shopping in Vail, one of Colorado's best and most luxurious ski towns. - Surfing & Woodies on the Wharf, Santa Cruz, CAE11
Surfing & Woodies on the Wharf, Santa Cruz, CALauren Abraham, Destination Wild's adventure guide, packs up for Santa Cruz, California. There, the Wharf is the perfect setting for a celebration of the surf, spirit and music as thousands of surfers, more than 250 pre-1950s Woodies show up to celebrate the California surf scene. Lauren suits up for a ride, checks out the rock concert and the history of its legendary saltwater taffy. - Heli-skiing & Sundance Film Fest, Park City, UTE12
Heli-skiing & Sundance Film Fest, Park City, UTActually, we should call this heli-riding. Courtney teams up with Park City local, Hannah Hardaway, in search of powder in the Utah backcountry. The girls show us everything that is needed for the heli-riding adventure. Courtney then hits the town of Park City, where ski bums and A-list Hollywood stars alike party at the Sundance Film Festival.