The large-scale production required 200-plus cameras to collect 1,350 hours of footage in 4K and HDR, with the help of drones and tracking devices. Hosted by Bear Grylls, this “Eco-Challenge” sees a record 66 four-person teams from 30 countries attempting to traverse more than 400 miles in less than 11 days - without the use of navigational electronics. “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji” - all 10 episodes of which are now streaming on Amazon Prime Video - is a reboot of Mark Burnett’s expedition race, which was inspired by a Times article and aired from 1995 to 2002.
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“You get really attached to your team that you kind of feel like you’re one of them as well.” “I was so upset because I’ve been with that team the whole way there,” Earle told The Times of Team Atenah Brasil, which was assigned another crew member while she rested for 12 hours. Unlike those competing in the race, Earle was weathering the extreme heat, steep terrain and sleep deprivation while on the job - as a camera operator of the uniquely demanding reality series.
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The show’s producer thought otherwise, urging her to take a real break and get clearance from medical to continue. Eliza Earle twisted her ankle for the umpteenth time while filming “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji.” Though it was nearly midnight, the 30-year-old adventurer resolved to hike the few remaining miles of muddy trail to the campsite, where she’d wrap her ankle, clean her gear, restock on provisions and scarf down some food and water before getting back out on the course for another 24 hours or so.