Klondike: The Quest for Gold

Klondike: The Quest for Gold is a Canadian documentary television series, which aired in 2003 on The History Network.[1] It follows the journey of five modern-day people as they recreate the journey made over 100,000 people during the Klondike Gold Rush.[2] 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 three months of food, mining equipment, and a knockdown boat, 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).[3]

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.

References
  1. "Klondike gold rush another reality quest". Times & Transcript, May 10, 2002.
  2. Stephanie Waddell, "Modern Gold Rushers can strike it rich". Whitehorse Star, May 10, 2002.
  3. Denise Duguay, "Watching the tenderfoots go for gold". Prince Rupert Daily News, February 7, 2003.
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