Series 2
Episode 2: Wednesday May 20th, 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 2: COSTA RICA
Ciara Mageean and Michael Darragh MacAuley
Olympian Ciara Mageean teams up with Dublin football star Michael Darragh MacAuley for an unforgettable test of endurance across the wild heart of Costa Rica. Ciara and Michael Darragh traverse the width of the entire country starting at the Pacific coast right across to the Caribbean / Atlantic side of the continent by every means possible.
With over 250 kms to cover, Ciara and Michael Darragh skydive into the week, plunging out of a plane to their meeting point with Ray in the tropical rainforest of the Quepos coast. But despite the look of their surroundings, this is no honeymoon. From here they’ll cycle, run, kayak, and trek across the world’s most majestic but challenging terrain.
