Klondike: The Quest for Gold

Klondike: The Quest for Gold was a 2003 Canadian documentary television series. It follows the journey of 5 modern-day people as they recreate the journey made over 100,000 people during the Klondike Gold Rush. They are supplied with 1897 period-appropriate clothing and gear and make the journey from Dyea, Alaska to Dawson City, Yukon. They are provided with 3 months of food, mining equipment, a knockdown boat (3 piece canoe) - all totaling 3000 pounds - carried on their shoulders or in period-appropriate backpacks.

It is part of the "Quest" series from producer Jamie Brown which also included Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West (2001), Quest for the Bay (2002), and Quest for the Sea (2004).

Cast

  • Sebastien Racine: 19 years old, youngest of the group
  • Dave Delnea: 22 years old, expedition photographer
  • Andria Bellon: Granddaughter of Klondike can-can girl
  • Rick Unrau: Jack of all trades
  • Joe Bishop: 41 years old, songwriter and oldest of the group

Tlingit Aboriginal Pack Men "Packers" were hired to assist carrying the gear.

  • Ron Chambers: Bush guide
  • Ralph James: Descendant of a Packer
  • Ron Altin: Descendant of a Packer

Episodes

#TitleOriginal airdate
01"Chilkoot Trial"7 February 2003 (2003-02-07)
A team of modern adventurers re-enacts the trek to the gold fields of the Klondike..
02"Lake Lindeman"7 February 2003 (2003-02-07)
The team falls behind and begins to run out of food.
03"Yukon River"7 February 2003 (2003-02-07)
The men leave Andria's personal gear behind, as the food dwindles and the cross Chilkoot Pass.
04"Dawson"7 February 2003 (2003-02-07)
The team reaches Dawson City, 72 days into the journey - starving.

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