Series 2
Episode 1: Wednesday May 13th, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
Adventurer and former special forces soldier Ray Goggins takes well-known Irish faces on extreme outdoor expeditions through some of the most remote and unforgiving environments on Earth. In this gripping new series for RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, Ray pushes each participant far beyond their comfort zone in the ultimate test of survival and resilience.
Each week, Ray challenges a new pairing with a physically and mentally demanding adventure, designed to push their limits and spark real personal growth. As they face the wild together, the experience becomes more than just an adrenaline rush, it’s a deep and sometimes emotional journey. Bonds are forged, stories are shared, and vulnerabilities surface, as Ray guides them through a transformative wilderness challenge, they’ll never forget.
Episode 1: NEPAL
Liam Cunningham & PJ Gallagher
Comedian PJ Gallagher and actor Liam Cunningham are taking on the treacherous high altitude dirt roads of the Himalayas on motorbike. Venturing into the dizzying heights of Upper Mustang, they’ll eat, pray and bike their way along some of the diciest roads in the world, a real test of both nerve and skill for all three bikers.
From a quick pitstop at ‘Yak Donalds’ to reaching a height of more than 4000m on bikes, it’s 7 days of loose gravel and sheer drops. Embracing the sacred traditions of Buddhism while sharing local Nepalese culture, PJ, Liam and Ray find moments on their hair-raising adventure to slow things down, they meditate in a remote mountain temple and take a soak in the natural hot springs. The journey is a reflective one for all three. It’s a trip of a lifetime but as the week comes to an end have the lads learnt something about themselves and will there be a reunion bike tour next year?
