![]() ![]() With its high mountain vistas, lack of civilization, and the Shakespearean nomenclature of its exits, roads, and bridges, the Coquihalla can be a joy to drive in summer. ![]() residents the show opens a window on those too-familiar winter traffic reports: "Expect snow in the mountain passes." Highway Thru Hell shows just what that means. Episode one concluded with the discovery of a fatality - a trucker who jackknifed in a blizzard and then made the mistake of getting out of his cab to check the situation, only to be crushed when his truck was hit by another semi.įor B.C. But based on its first two episodes there appears to be little need for trickery in Highway Thru Hell. There is almost always some element of manipulation in documentary TV - events are compressed, timelines fudged. Ideally such shows come by their plot lines honestly, requiring less manipulated drama than shows about wealthy socialites or inspiring makeovers. It's the latest example of the current reality TV genre that includes Deadliest Catch and History Channel's Ice Pilots NWT - men at work, dangerously. The series follows Jamie Davis Heavy Rescue, a towing company servicing the Coquihalla and the Fraser Canyon. This October, be a part of the festival’s 80 events and discussions featuring local and internally revered authors. Please enable JavaScript before you proceed.Īnnouncements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners Vancouver Writers Fest Returns to Granville Island Your browser either doesn't support JavaScript or you have it turned off. Please consider becoming a new friend of The Tyee by signing up as a Tyee Builder today. We need more people to sign up with monthly or annual commitments to help us sustain our work and plan for the future. And we’re always looking to expand our community. Builders are special people whose contributions are powering an innovative, critically-minded news organization that swims against the current, speaks truth to power and sparks the careers of the next generation of journalists. Tyee Builders are why our pages are free of paywalls or walls of ads. Tyee Builders keep The Tyee’s independent journalism freely accessible to everyone. ![]() Often it’s in the range of the price of an afternoon treat for two friends. They support The Tyee by providing a monthly, annual or one-time donation in an amount that works for them. The Tyee is powered by a committed community of such people who we call Tyee Builders. The kind of people who step in when it counts, and who are unafraid to act on their values. It’s a diverse, courageous and feisty bunch. One of the great joys of this work is connecting with the community around The Tyee. ![]() Become a friend of The Tyee for $15 a month ![]()
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