Extreme Treks

Ryan treks the long journey from Shanghai to western Sichuan in the middle of the summer monsoon season. He starts from the monastery at the base of the Sacred Mountain Minya Konka.

Every year, thousands make the pilgrimage to Kailash, following a tradition going back more than a millennium. But, when the weather turns against those on the mountain, people die. Ryan is in for the adventure of a lifetime.

Ryan ventures north and leaves the mountains behind as he travels deep into the high-altitude grasslands of China's northern Qinghai province.

Join Ryan Pyle as he attempts to reach the "Roof of Africa."

Glacier National Park is an American treasure. With its pristine forests, alpine meadows, and rugged mountains, it is a world like none other. Join Ryan Pyle as he snowshoes his way across the desolate peaks and stunning horizons in the…

The Taklamakan Desert is 105,000 square miles of sand, dunes, and gravel. Join Ryan as he takes a journey deep into the remote desert, where endless waves of sand stretch far into the horizon in every direction.

The Salkantay is a trek connecting the city of Mollepata with Machu Picchu. It consists of an ancient and remote footpath where massive snowcapped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests.

Formally known as the Kingdom of Lo, the Mustang Kingdom was once part of Tibet and became part of Nepal in the 1950s. It remained an independent part of Nepal until 2008. Between that time, few tourists had ventured through his…

The Dolomites are full of cables originally put into place during the fierce battles fought in northern Italy during World War 1, full of remnants and stories.

Starting in the desert lowlands, Ryan will follow rugged trails between picturesque mountain villages, each with its groves of date palms and intricately terraced fields. Then, camping out on the high plateaus before visiting the highest…

Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe, standing at 5,640m (18,510 feet), and is considered one of the seven highest summits on the seven continents. Join Ryan Pyle as he explores Moscow and climbs Mount Elbrus.

Join Ryan Pyle as he explores the city of Reykjavik before heading out into the unforgiving volcanic highlands of Iceland in this episode of Extreme Treks.

Join Ryan Pyle as he explores Luang Prabang and then travels to the northern regions, trekking from village to village, staying with local Akha families as he explores these isolated peoples' culture and way of life.

Join Ryan Pyle as he climbs Mount Wilhelm at 4,509m (14,793 feet) in central PNG before attempting the arduous and historic Kokoda Trail in this episode of Extreme Treks.

Join Ryan Pyle as he explores the city of La Paz, then travels in the jungles of Bolivia to begin the Choro Trek, then adds to the challenge by testing his nerves on the challenging and dangerous mountain of Huayna Potosi 6,088m (19,974…

Join Ryan Pyle as he explores Amman, travels to the ancient city of Petra, and then makes the arduous trek through the unforgiving Wadi Rum Desert finishing on the summit of Jabal Umm ad Dami, the highest mountain in Jordan, at 1,840m…

With the imminent dangers and challenges on every front, join Ryan Pyle as he climbs Aconcagua at 6,960m (22,837 feet) in this episode of Extreme Treks.

Starting on the border of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ryan will climb volcanoes, trek through National Parks, pass through local villages and eventually track mountain Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable…

Ryan explores the jungles and villages of Myanmar.

Ryan climbs the Polish Tatra Mountains.

Ryan treks across the magnificent Swiss Alps.

Ryan's epic journey across Switzerland continues.

Ryan climbs the Semien Mountains in Ethiopia.