They call themselves a couple of 'old guys' but the firefighter and photographer have more than just the wisdom of their years. They've been training with a military coach to prepare for this showdown in central Utah, where the canyons and buttes challenge both prey and trackers. Sidekick Kash Winn (His real name, honest) guides Mantracker through Castle Dale, Utah.

"Canadian Freestyle Teammates" Steve and Jeff are among the most elite athletes in the world – Olympians. They compete in one of the most exciting, risky sports there is – freestyle aerials. The snow, mud and terrain of early winter in northern Ontario are a horse’s – and Mantracker’s - worst nightmare. And for the first time, “Mantracker” moves into the realm of urban warfare. This could be the chase of the season – has Mantracker met his match? Steve and Jeff have a competitive edge unmatched by any other team – but when does confident turn into cocky? Steve Omischl Age: 27 Hometown: Kelowna, BC Occupation: Canadian Freestyle Ski Team Member Bio Fact: Steve is a two-time Olympian, and was World Champion in 2005. He’s been on the World Cup podium 26 times, and performs some of the hardest jumps ever to be attempted in the sport – two variations of a quadruple twisting triple flip! Steve’s also an avid golfer and filmmaker. Jeff Bean Age: 29 Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario Occupation: Canadian Freestyle Ski Team Member Bio Fact: Jeff’s been on the Canadian Olympic Team for 12 years, and has competed in three Olympics. A broken ankle threatened his career in 1999, and after suffering two fractured vertebrae, a broken nose, and a broken orbital bone during training for the 2004 World Cup; Jeff won silver at the world championships just 196 days later. When he’s not training or competing, Jeff’s working on his B.A.

Blake Hudson is an attorney in Los Angeles. His partner, Layney Delange, is a postal worker in Big Bear, CA. Will opposites attract a victory? Mantracker has Sidekick Mark Murphy to guide him through the high Desert in search of this odd couple.

"Long Time Friends" Friendships are tested, phobias are confronted and egos are on the line in the unforgiving Alberta wilderness. Shannon and Stephanie are bush smart, competitive athletes and close friends. They’re also moms out to smash some perceptions: just because you look great doesn’t mean you can’t bust it in the bush. But Mantracker’s hungrier than ever – he lost to a team of two women last season, so he’s got both bragging rights and redemption on the line. Shannon Leroux Age: 35 Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Occupation: Figure Athlete, Voice Artist & Actor Bio Fact: Shannon was a ground to air Javelin Missile System Operator with the Canadian Military, and is a Pro Member of the International Federation of Body Builders. Stephanie Bigras Age: 39 Hometown: Sarnia, Ontario Occupation: Engineering Technician Bio Fact: Stephanie plays competitive womens’ hockey and competitive fastball, and never, ever loses her cool. She’s a mom of two and claims she’s never missed a pedicure.

"Strangers" Two polar opposite strangers come together for this battle to the finish line. Both bring extensive training and resolve to the table. Dan, a former U.S Marine Corps sniper and personal trainer of massive proportions and Jared, a highly trained and disciplined Martial Artist and self described smartass, break out cheeky diversions and carefully crafted escape and evade techniques that force Mantracker to draw on all he’s got. Will the two strangers be able to work as a team, or will their different personalities clash and cost them the chase? Dan Chase Age: 31 Hometown: Whitecourt, Alberta Occupation: Firefighter, Personal Trainer Bio Fact: Dan is from Texas and was a sniper in the United States Marine Corps. With an imposing stature of 6’4, 250 pounds, Dan is no stranger in hand to hand combat. Jared Payne Age: 24 Hometown: North Vancouver. BC Occupation: Landscaper Bio Fact: Jared spent time in the Canadian Army and received the Top Athlete Award. He is an advanced kick boxer and competed with the Cambodian Kickboxing Club.

Big Muddy Badlands, Saskatchewan They’re smart, they’re tough, and they’ve prepared. But Buck and RJ aren’t used to being pursued. As tactical officers with the Barrie Police Force, they’re used to doing the pursuing. From chasing criminals to evading the Mantracker, it’s a test of strategy and psychological analysis that even has the Tracker confused. David ‘Buck’ Goodbrand Age: 35 Hometown: Barrie, Ontario Occupation: Police Officer Bio Fact: He’s had tactical and sniper training but also had a career as a foot model before joining the force. His phobia is eating live bugs. Rich ‘RJ’ Johnson Age: 32 Hometown: Barrie, Ontario Occupation: Police Officer Bio Fact: Rich has no experience in the wilderness but lives by his motto of “losing is not an option”. This fitness freak has a set of biceps that are legendary within the force.

Smithers, British Columbia Mantracker's youngest prey ever, Kaleigh is a college basketball star who has actually killed a bear and Alana lives in the wilderness. These BC mountain girls are determined not to let ‘that Alberta import’ get them. And they want to show everyone that a couple of pretty young things are tough enough to take on the challenge of brutal mountain terrain and the no nonsense cowboy. Kaleigh Allen Age: 19 Hometown: Smithers, BC Occupation: University Student Bio Fact: Killed a bear in self defence. Kaleigh enjoys competing in rodeo events, kayaking, rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding, fly fishing and hunting. She thinks she might be a little too competitive. Alana Wadley Age: 21 Hometown: Smithers, BC Occupation: General Handyperson at 5 Star Lodge Bio Fact: Alana grew up in a bush-loving family and practically lives in the wilderness for weeks on end. She loves fly fishing, dancing, snowboarding and all forms of art.

These globetrotting brothers bring skills honed in places like Mongolia, Antarctica and Russia's Red Square to take on Mantracker in the Temagami forest. But, Barry Keown is back as Mantracker's guide and you know how he loves to blast into the Northern Ontario bush.

"Childhood Friends" Two fierce athletes who thrive on competition challenge Mantracker to a battle of strength, focus and determination in the wild remote wilderness of Grande Cache. Dustin and Ian, childhood friends and Ultimate Frisbee teammates refuse to let fear and dehydration curb their quest for glory but a hungry Mantracker won’t be deterred by their savvy diversions or upstanding fitness. Will the hunter’s skills triumph over the prey’s unrelenting competitive nature or will Dustin and Ian be diminished by a devastating defeat? Dustin Demille Age: 27 Hometown: Oakville, Ontario Occupation: Technical Services Manager Bio Fact: Dustin is an all round athlete possessed with a relentless thirst for victory. When he’s not knocking heads on the Frisbee field he kicks back in his Volkswagen Westfalia named “Roadie”. Ian Lawson Age: 27 Hometown: North Bay, Ontario Occupation: Teacher Bio Fact: Ian is a competition junkie. He plays competitive Ultimate Frisbee and says there’s nothing better than the rush that comes with winning.

New Hazelton, British Columbia They’ve never met, but they’re going to have to gel quickly as a team to have any hope of surviving Mantracker and some of the most rugged terrain northern BC has to offer. Can the flamboyant ‘city boy’ and self-proclaimed ‘punk-girl’ tree planter find common ground? At first glance, Mike looks to be an easy catch for Mantracker, but you should never judge a book by its cover. Simone Crook Age: 28 Hometown: Smithers, BC Occupation: GIS Technician, Treeplanter Bio Fact: Simone works seasonally so she can enjoy British Columbia’s ‘great outdoors’- ski touring, mountain biking and hiking. But she makes time for sewing and crafts, too. Mike Sage Age: 25 Hometown: Peterborough, Ontario Occupation: Grad Student and freelance film critic Bio Fact: International traveller and rock climber, Mike also loves Scrabble and role-playing games.

"Buddies" Chris and Brock are two urban tough guys who want to show Mantracker that their Toronto street smarts and urban fortitude can translate in the mountainous country of British Columbia. With attitude, grit and determination, these city boys put Mantracker through the ringer. Across the most grueling and dangerous terrain ever faced by any prey, Chris and Brock dig deep, testing the skills and patience of their hunter all along the way. Chris Borkowski Age: 31 Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Occupation: Real Estate Agent, Club Promoter Bio Fact: Chris is a devoted hunter, member of the Oshawa Skeet and Gun Club and avid reader of Guns and Ammo and Tactical Knives. Brock Herbert Age: 24 Hometown: Oakville. Ontario Occupation: Machinist Apprentice Bio Fact: Brock is an urban badass. He’s a big fan of skateboarding, piercings and tattoos.

Cape Breton Highlands, Nova Scotia He’s a gravedigger and she’s a social worker, but don’t underestimate these cousins from Cape Breton Island. Rob’s hunting skills make him bush savvy and Michelle’s athleticism keeps the prey on the move. But Mantracker has never been so tuned in to his prey as he hounds them from the peaks of the Cape Breton Highlands to the depths of the Margaree River Valley. Rob Donovan Age: 40 Hometown: Sydney Mines, NS Occupation: Grave Digger Bio Fact: Rob is a volunteer fireman and volunteer rescue diver who has been married for 13 years. He has two great kids. Michelle Killam Age: 40 Hometown: Mira, NS Occupation: Social Worker Bio Fact: Michelle is a member of the Cape Breton Road Runners and is daring enough to have jumped out of an airplane. She thinks she can beat Mantracker and she hates being wrong!

"Sisters-In-Law" These city girls appear completely out of their element in the Yukon wilderness. But Erica and Kendall’s drive to succeed and prove their potential make them stellar opponents. By leaving surprises in the bush for Mantracker, will the women successfully get under the tracker’s skin and make him lose his focus, or will the downtown divas succumb to the grueling landscapes that make hours spent on a stair-climber and treadmill seem like a walk in the park? Erica Vanbriel Age: 29 Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia Occupation: Model, Actress Bio Fact: Erica, a natural beauty, is from Leuven, Belgium. She has worked world wide as a model since she was 15 but has dreamt about the Canadian wilderness since she was a child. Kendall Harris Age: 32 Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia Occupation: Real Estate Agent Bio Fact: The tough and determined Kendall is the eldest sister from a family of four brothers. She lived in Saudi Arabia with her family and spent time as an auctioneer on a cruise ship.

Canada's military gets represented in Temagami as reservists Ben & Darrell test their army training against the wilds of Ontario's northern bush. Bad news for the prey - their kit is 'sub' standard issue, with none of the technical equipment they're used to carrying. And Mantracker still has 'Krazy' Keown help him find his way.

Location: Alberta Sidekick: TJ Maynard Old school meets new school as Jeff and Magnus fuse their different lifestyle views in order to give Mantracker a run for his money in Alberta’s ranch country. The trackers’ horses are at a disadvantage in this terrain and it’s going to take some serious grit for Mantracker and local guide TJ to capture these two tenacious prey.

Location: Ontario Sidekick: Sandy Ross Liisa and Nicolina, two young women with steely resolve, want to make this the toughest challenge Mantracker has ever faced. To make sure of that, they sacrifice their own physical and psychological fitness and drag this chase through a maze of thick bush and swamp. Mantracker’s horses are in danger, and he’s not happy about it. Nobody’s safe in this twisted game of hide and seek.

Location: Yukon Sidekick: Chuck Hume The old cliché “opposites attract” is put to the test as young city dweller Nicola is paired with experienced outdoorsmen Jim. They may not share a postal code, but they do share a incredible will to win. Doing whatever it takes, the prey overcome physical adversity and drag Mantracker up through the Rockies in pursuit of victory.

Location: Yukon Sidekick: Chuck Hume Russ and Susie pit themselves against Mantracker, not to mention the toughest terrain the Yukon has to offer. It’s a grueling chase through over 55km of tangled willow, high elevations, and torrential storms. This isn’t going to be easy. And this isn’t a walk in the park for Mantracker either. It’s going to take a lot of perseverance and local scout Chuck Hume’s expertise in order to navigate this unforgiving territory.

Location: Yukon Sidekick: Chuck Hume Straight-edged Mike and free spirit Neela are out to prove something. They know the Yukon and they’re focused on beating Mantracker on their home turf. It’s storming in the Yukon, but Mantracker has his targets set on one thing – capture.

Location: Alberta Sidekick: TJ Maynard Two grizzled military vets test their ‘take no prisoners’ philosophy against Mantracker in the foothills of Alberta. It’s commandos versus cowboys and Mantracker can’t afford to make any mistakes if he wants to apprehend these renegades.

Location: Ontario Sidekick: Sandy Ross Jim and Dara Lee know they can’t outrun the trackers, so they plan to outthink them. But Mantracker and his guide Sandy are veterans of psychological warfare, so the prey better bring their best. The tangled forests of Ontario’s far north might be the prey’s only chance at escape.

Location: Ontario Sidekick: Sandy Ross 30somethings Luke and Mike couldn’t have less in common. Mike’s a dedicated athlete who goes by the nickname “Mr. Everything”. Meanwhile, Luke takes pride in a dry wit and his paintball skills. If they’re going to beat Mantracker, they better pull it together or Luke is going to have another reason to hate cowboy hats.

Location: Yukon Sidekick: Chuck Hume In this special 1hour finale, Mantracker comes up against his most cocksure competitors yet in Julio and Joe. The extreme wrestler and wilderness guide forget their differences and pull out every harebrained scheme in the book to get Mantracker off their trail. Taking the chase through the swamps, mountains, lakes and bush of the nightless Yukon Territory.

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