
The Extremists
This is the classic series that preceded all other, dating back to 1990. The top extreme sports athletes of all time have appeared in the series, which has been broadcast on television networks and stations around the globe for 15 years.
StarringLaird HamiltonGabrielle Reece
Directed byCasy Bennett
Season 1

S01:E01 - The Original Daredevils
Skydiving and base-jumping with pioneer Patrick De Gayardon; Volcano chasers and 4000 horsepower drag boats. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E02 - Extreme Radical Skiing and Climbing
Free Radical Pro Skier Dominique Perret; Extreme Free Climbers Todd Skinner, John Bachar, and Dan Osman; and the invention of the Shotover Jet Boat. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E03 - Big Waves, The Widow Maker & Big Rescues
The Best Surfers In The World take on the Epic Winter Waves Of Waimea Bay's Big Wave Classic.Dramatic wipeouts are inevitable; Widow Maker Mountain looks to take another victim; Inside the Coast Guard. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E04 - Big Danger: Bull Riders, Mountain men, and Free Divers
Bull Riders take on ferocious 2000 lb. beasts; Outdoorsman, Pascal Budin trains for Speed Skiing; Despite the dangers, Free Divers Terry Moss and Bill Ernst hunt the elusive Bluefin Tuna. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E05 - Pioneers of Super Cross, Sail Boarding, and Aerobatics
Super Cross' "Beast from the East," Damon Bradshaw; Hawaiian Sail Boarding and the best women aerobatics pilot in the world, Marianne Maire. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E06 - Expedition Kayaking, Hell Fighters, And Frozen Alaska
An Expedition of Kayakers Take On The Sacred Monkey River; Hell fighters Wage War against Oil Rig Fires Around The World; The Grueling Idita in the Alaskan Outback. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E07 - Pioneer of Skydiving, Snowboarding And Rodeo Heroes
Remembering A True Pioneer Of The Extremist Movement, Bruno Gouvy; The Real Heroes Of The Rodeo Are Called into Action. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E08 - Cliff Jumping Skier, Kiwi Bungy Jumping; Surfing Family
Fearless Cliff Jumping Skier and Pioneer, Scott Schmidt; Extreme Bungy Jumping in New Zealand, Profile of an iconic California Surfing Family, the Fletchers. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E09 - Shark Chasers, Sea Explorers, And Olympic Aerialists
The Story of Entrepreneur, Thrill Seeker And Virgin Founder, Richard Branson; Outdoor Cinematographer, Dan Merkles dangerous approach. Tony Bernos is one of the founding fathers of the Chamonix Extremists movement. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E10 - Wave Warriors, Terminal Velocity, Ice Climbing
The North Shore wave warriors of windsurfing Pete Cabrina and Robby Naish; Breaking the Sound Barrier of Speed Skiing; Ice Climber, Kitty Calhoun attacks the Northern Region of frozen Alberta. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E11 - Shark Chasers, Sea Explorers, And Olympic Aerialists
Shark Chasers; Mal Wolfe traveled to the depths of the ocean and into the jaws of a great white shark. The daunting undertaking of Solo Sailing the globe. Olympic champion aerialists perform insane freestyle aerials. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E12 - Paralyzed Park Ranger, Baja Battleground, Land Yachts
Paralyzed park ranger, Mark Welman shows us everything is possible. Iron Man Stewart attacks 1000 miles of unforgiving Baja terrain. Piloting these speed ships across the desert for adventure. Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E13 - Barefoot Heliskiing; Taking The Shot
A European barefoot ski champion explores new and dangerous ways of barefoot skiing. Follow the Cinematographer of Chamonix's Elite as he shoots everything "extreme!" Hosted by legendary waterman Laird Hamilton and Olympic volleyball icon-turned-cover model Gabrielle Reece.

S01:E14 - Mountain bike racing; Rock Climbing; Psycho-Anthropologist
The Extremist profiles downhill mountain bike pioneer Dave Cullinan; Rock climbing icon Lynn Hill explains the joys and fears of rock climbing, and what one of the best rock climbers in the world; Psycho-Anthropologist/Explorer/ Cinematographer, Lawrence Blair

S01:E15 - Windsurfing; Avalanche Patrol; La Carrera Road
Pioneers of Windsurfing Pete Cabrina and Robby Naish, have been able to combine strong and furious talent off the north shore of Maui, and The Dangers of Avalanche Patrol; follow the ski patrols of Squaw Valley, USA and Mammoth mountain. They explain the dangers of their job, and the possible consequences!; The grueling La Carrera Road.

S01:E16 - Desert Motorcycle Racing; Smoke Juper's Attack
This is the classic extreme sports series that preceded all others, Desert motorcycle racer; Larry Rosler; Smoke jumpers; are fire fighters and front line troops that have the initial attack mission of parachuting into burning forests and containing these fires until back-up comes.

S01:E17 - Underwater Phiotography and Preparing For US Luge Team
This is the classic extreme sports series that preceded all others,underwater photography; Al Giddings is considered to be the foremost underwater cinematographer in the world; Luge; meet Wendal Suckow and Robert Pipkins. Preparing for the U.S. luge team proves to be a challenge.

S01:E18 - Rock Climbing: Shovel Racing
This is the classic extreme sports series that preceded all others,Rock Climbing with Dan Osman shows us why he is fast becoming a legend in the climbing world.Come along with Mike Dzmura, the speed record holder of shovel racing, competitors only have one practice run to check the brakes, before going for the speed record!

S01:E19 - Motorcycle Super Cross; Coast Guard Rescue Boats
This is the classic extreme sports series that preceded all others, Damon Bradshaw; the beast from the east, will astound you with his motorcycle riding ability, as he and the rest of the super cross tour race!; Rescue Boats; meet the coast guard men whose job involves facing huge waves

S01:E20 - Extreme Skiiing Pioneer; Courageous Test Pilots; Mountain Bike Racing
This is the classic extreme sports series that preceded all others, Extreme Skiier Terry Cook has a lifestyle that is as extreme as you can get; Courageous Test pilots of U.S. Armed Forces,always dangerous flying untested planes. they push themselves and their jets to the limits!;Mountain Bike racing with Missy Giovi
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