Unveiling the Triumph of the Wild West on BBC Four

Ray Mears delves into how the landscapes of America's three major mountain ranges - the Appalachians, the Rockies, and the Sierra Nevada - posed challenges for the early pioneers moving westward. The exploration is featured in the series "How the Wild West Was Won with Ray Mears" on BBC Four. Mears uncovers how the wilderness of North America influenced the narrative of the Wild West.